In honor of Veterans Day, we welcome the opportunity to spotlight the work of Colorado's Veterans Trauma Court (VTC). CSG West was honored to have VTC Judge David Shakes host a session on the role of veterans and problem-solving courts in criminal justice reform during this year’s 74th Annual Meeting in Colorado Springs. Click below to learn more.

As states struggle with worker shortages, the CSG Justice Center recently launched the Fair Chance Licensing Project, an unprecedented effort to track new reforms across all 50 states that reduce barriers to employment licensure for people with criminal records.

To view state-by-state licensing maps and explore how these reforms can help address the current workforce shortage, please click below.

In Arizona v. San Francisco City and County of California the Supreme Court will decide whether states with interests should be permitted to intervene to defend a rule when the United States ceases to defend the rule. To read more about this case and its implications for admissibility into the United States, click below.

This year’s CSG National Conference, which brings together state officials from across the country, will convene in the Western region – Santa Fe, New Mexico. The conference will address a plethora of issues and provide opportunities to learn and engage. Within the conference, CSG West will host a session addressing today’s water needs and fostering effective tribal engagement. Click below to access registration information, agenda, and more.