Bar foundation’s mock election program expands statewide
The Indiana Kids Election kicked off in 2022 as a pilot program, but this year, the program is available to K-12 students in all districts across the state through the Indiana Bar Foundation.
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Web Exclusive: The Indiana Bar Foundation Civics Summit is in the rearview. What’s next?
The inaugural Indiana Bar Foundation Civics Summit featured speakers, panel discussions and historical documents. The day culminated with the announcement of the Indiana Civics Coalition that will help with the rollout of a new sixth-grade civics class.
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At the touch of a finger: Indiana Bar Foundation deploying 120 kiosks to provide civil legal help
As part of an initiative spearheaded by the Indiana Bar Foundation, 120 Indiana Legal Help kiosks are being placed in public locations like courthouses and libraries in all 92 Indiana counties.
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Prepared for pro bono: Collective pro bono platform to offer free trainings in variety of practice areas
Creating a central location for pro bono attorneys to receive training and resources has been on Dana Luetzelschwab’s brain for a long time. That’s why she pitched the idea to the state bar association: create the Pro Bono Academy and Resource Center.
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A Hamilton County community champion: Legendary Lawyer Douglas Church
In a career that has spanned 50 years, Douglas Church not only developed his own private practice but also played an integral role in the blossoming of Hamilton County. He served as attorney for the town of Fishers from 1980 through 2015 and for the city of Noblesville from 1988 through 1996, helping those communities formulate and implement strategies for growth.
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Indiana Legal Services receives $5M in new grant funding
The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute is providing the bulk of that money — $3.1 million — to fund legal services over two years for victims of crime through five separate programs.
Indiana Bar Foundation expands mock election program for students
The Indiana Bar Foundation announce the launch of the Indiana Kids Election Wednesday. The program is a way to teach students about voting by participating in a mock election process.
Indiana Bar Foundation awards more than $4.4M in grants, scholarships
The Indiana Bar Foundation awarded more than $4.4M to 12 Indiana organizations whose mission is to provide civil legal assistance to low income Hoosiers.
IndyBar: Robing Ceremony for Recently Appointed Marion Superior Court Judge Patricia McMath Scheduled for August 22
The legal community is invited to attend the public robing ceremony of recently appointed Marion Superior Court Judge Patricia McMath of the Criminal Division on Thursday, August 22 at 3:30 p.m. in the Community Justice Center’s Jury/Public Assembly Room. There will be open seating with additional standing room available. The ceremony is expected to last less than one hour. Registration is not required. Open seating will be first come, first serve beginning at 3 p.m.
IndyBar: Your Community is Calling! Support the Indianapolis Bar Foundation’s Mission
The IndyBar Foundation is a direct representation of the care association members, like you, have for our community. When was the last time you attended a foundation fundraiser or shared our story with a colleague on your social channels? How long has it been since you’ve donated your time and skills to a foundation committee or volunteer program? When did you last donate? Here are all the ways you can support the IndyBar Foundation right now:
Indiana Bar Foundation honors civic education and legal assistance at annual awards luncheon
The Indiana Bar Foundation celebrated three of its members and announced a new member to its President’s Circle at its its annual awards luncheon Friday
New Indiana law aims to elevate civic engagement among high school students
Under Senate Enrolled Act 211, the Indiana Department of Education will create a designation for excellence in civic engagement, which high school students can earn and put on their transcript.
Marion County program battles the ‘financial incarceration’ of eviction
About $2.3 million in grants are helping Lawrence Township Small Claims Court Judge Kimberly Bacon hire additional staff to support a local eviction diversion program that is serving nearly all of Marion County.
Appellate court and Indiana Bar Foundation to participate in Civic Learning Week
The Indiana Court of Appeals and Indiana Bar Foundation have partnered for the national Civic Learning Week March 11-15.
Indiana Chamber, Bar Foundation partner to produce free civics book
For almost four decades, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce has published the “Here is Your Indiana Government” book as a resource for civic engagement and education. Now, the chamber is partnering with the Indiana Bar Foundation to produce the publication.
Report stresses need to boost voter registration ahead of 2024 election: 2023 civic health index shows continued lag in Hoosiers’ voting practices
Indiana’s struggles with voter registration and turnout are nothing new.
Indiana voter registration, turnout continue to lag as 2024 primary, general elections near
There are a lot of areas where Hoosiers could make strides in improving the state’s civic health, but Indiana’s voter registration numbers continue to be the most significant problem.
Hamilton Southeastern HS, Fishers Junior High School named champions at annual We the People competition
A pair of Hamilton County schools won the Indiana Bar Foundation’s High School and Middle School We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution state championships, held earlier in December.
Smith recognized for civil legal aid advocacy at IBF retirement ceremony
For Marilyn Smith, civil legal aid is a personal passion.
We the People finals bringing 600+ middle, high school students to Indy next week
The 2023 Indiana Bar Foundation’s We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution State Finals returns to Indianapolis next week, as students from across the state gather to display their constitutional knowledge.
Floyd Co. Judge Granger shares how to ‘bring justice’ in civil legal aid speech
Floyd County Judge Maria Granger’s speech at Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis kicked off the Indiana Bar Foundation’s 2023 Civil Legal Assistance Conference, which also included continuing legal education events and a reception.
Educators go ‘behind the curtain’ for civics crash-course on Indiana judiciary
A dozen social studies teachers from across the state traveled to the Indiana Statehouse on Wednesday to get a behind-the-scenes look at the judiciary and fresh ideas on civics education.
COA hosts all day civics event for social studies teachers in partnership with bar foundation
The Court of Appeals of Indiana is partnering with the Indiana Bar Foundation next week to host “Behind the Curtain: The Judicial Branch,” a civics program designed for Indiana teachers.
Indiana business leaders form coalition to boost civic engagement
Some of Indiana’s largest employers are coming together to address what they call the state’s neglect of civic education, its declining college-going rate and a low voter registration and turnout rate compared with other states.