Introduction

The Center for Justice Innovation (www.innovatingjustice.org) is a unique public-private partnership that serves as the New York State Unified Court System's independent research and development arm. The Center is dedicated to enhancing the performance of courts and those whose work intersects with the courts. The Center's goals are to reduce crime, aid victims, strengthen communities and promote public trust in justice. The Center's web site provides information about problem-solving courts, including drug treatment courts, domestic violence courts, mental health courts and community justice centers developed in partnership with the New York State Unified Court System.