Janet Hawley

Janet Hawley oversees the Smart Justice District Court Initiative, a program dedicated to addressing the underlying causes of criminal behavior and preventing offenses from escalating into more serious crimes. Through this initiative, participants are connected with comprehensive support services, tackling challenges such as drug addiction, food insecurity, housing instability, mental illness, and unemployment. With a wealth of experience in the field, Janet began her career working in specialty courts in Pulaski and Saline County. She then served as the State Specialty Court Coordinator for five years with the Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts, where she refined her expertise in alternative sentencing and judicial system reform.