The Court RENOvation Podcast

Episode 5: Launching the Judicial Resource Center on Firearms - Judges Envision a New and Needed Resource

Nevada Judges Egan Walker and Jennifer Klapper join the podcast to discuss their participation in the vision and development of Nevada's Judicial Resource Center on Firearms. Judge Susan Carbon weighs in with historical perspective, recalling the significance of the Violence Against Women Act in increasing awareness about the risks of gun violence to families experiencing domestic violence.

Episode 4: The Next 30 Years

Judge Douglas Johnson (ret.), Director Katherine Lucero, and Judge Beth Dixon join the podcast to examine strategies for maintaining momentum, scaling success, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement in court systems nationwide.

Episode 3: From Challenge to Change: Best Practices in Child Welfare Reform

Judge Leonard Edwards (ret.) and Judge Michael Key join the podcast to share innovative practices and policies adopted by Model Courts and how data can help address persistent challenges in the child welfare system.

Episode 2: Stronger Together: Advancing Collaboration and Leadership in Child Welfare Courts

Director Michael Nash, Judge Ernestine Gray (ret.), and Director Katherine Lucero join the podcast to dive into the power of multidisciplinary collaboration. This episode highlights how court teams, agency leaders, and community partners work together to improve outcomes for children and families.

Episode 1: "Pioneering Justice: The 30-Year Journey of Model Courts"

Judge Sharon McCully (ret.), Judge Ernestine Gray (ret.), Judge Stephen Rubin (ret.), and Dr. Sophia Gatowski join the podcast to discuss the origins of the Model Court Movement, exploring how it began, the visionaries who led the way, and the transformative impact it has had on child welfare courts over three decades.