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12/24/2022

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12/23/2022

Restaurant manager welcomes workers to a life-changing job

Learn what one West Virginia woman is doing to support recent graduates of her town's Adult Drug Court 🤝 🙌

"Sometimes people need someone just to believe in them and give them an opportunity so they can prove themselves."

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BARBOURSVILLE — While Amy Hughes trains her restaurant employees to serve with a smile and prepare delicious meals, she also makes sure they are working toward their personal goals.

12/22/2022

'Would not have lived too much longer': Meet the Taunton Recovery Court class of 2022

"Every fiber of my being wanted to stop the way I was living."

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"Every fiber of my being wanted to stop the way I was living," graduate Thomas Halpin said. Wait until you hear what he's doing now.

12/21/2022

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Painting the Current Picture: A National Report on Treatment Courts in the United States – Highlight and Insights 📖💡

This condensed version of the P*P provides the most important information and findings from the 2019 P*P survey.

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12/20/2022

JoCo courts expand programs for treatment instead of punishment

"Incarcerated individuals with mental illness spend an average of 21 days in jail and are at higher risk of physical illness and death."

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Incarcerated individuals with mental illness spend an average of 21 days in jail and are at higher risk of physical illness and death. Johnson County plans to add another specialty court focused on treating these issues rather than punishing them.

12/19/2022

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Drug Court Review, Volume 1 is out NOW!

This peer-reviewed journal features expert commentary on treatment court research, co-occurring disorders in treatment court programs, problem-solving courts, and gender-responsive strategies.

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12/18/2022

Drug Court graduates grateful for the opportunity to move forward

"The fellowship of the group, the togetherness, it makes all the difference."

Congrats graduates! 🎓🎉

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QUINCY — For April Wiley, one of the most important aspects of the Adams County Drug Court program that helped her through it were the people she was with during

12/17/2022

Court celebrates anniversary of innovative drug program

“People coming together, selflessly, to support one member of the community and by doing so strengthening the entire community."

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A major milestone was celebrated Wednesday for a program that has revolutionized a part of the court system.

12/16/2022

Juvenile offender programs emphasize support, building relationships

“It keeps them in the community, which is important. It can allow them to be employed, which is important. It can allow them to be with their families."

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The Sheridan County Justice Office administers programs such as probation and treatment court for juveniles, putting an emphasis on being supportive, not punitive.

12/15/2022

Graduate says drug court saved her life

"...I'm so glad I got the opportunity to do this treatment."

Congratulations to a recent graduate of a local Maryland Adult Drug Court! 🎓🙌

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OSSIPEE — Carolann Bell of Conway says without the Carroll County Drug Court she wouldn’t be alive today.

12/14/2022

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The NADCP National Association of Drug Court Professionals will offer in-person practitioner training in 2023 for treatment court coordinators, defense attorneys, and judges.

Registration is now OPEN for the coordinators training, which will be held March 27-30, 2023 in Oklahoma City.

The deadline to register is Friday, March 3.

Check out the "Collaborative Updates" section of this month's Newsletter to register!
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12/13/2022

For those fighting addiction, Baton Rouge drug court offers redemption, not just punishment

"It's a lot about motivation. It's a lot about inspiration, and I'm huge on that.”

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Redemption comes in many shapes and likenesses.

12/13/2022

The NADCP National Association of Drug Court Professionals is offering a free training on incentives, sanctions, and therapeutic adjustments! You and your program leaders can attend this two-day training virtually or in person.

The deadline to register for this invaluable enrichment opportunity is December 16.
Check out the "Collaborative Updates" in this month's Newsletter to register.

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12/12/2022

Lewis County Drug Court Celebrates Another Participant’s Rise to Recovery Out of Addiction

"There was a time when I didn’t think this day would come"

Read about Darby's journey to

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Every time a participant of Lewis County Drug Court graduates out of the program, Drug Court staff pick a unique word to represent the graduate, which is gifted to the graduate in the form of a …

12/09/2022

A local Kentucky Board of Commissioners approved a four-year funding plan for a Juvenile Drug Court.

"The number of juveniles in Juvenile Drug Court with a mental health issue is well above 50%. By becoming more intentional about it, we feel we can develop a program that will meet the needs of the kids, their families, and the community."

"City approves funding for Juvenile Drug Court's mental health program"
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📸 Adrian Swancar

12/08/2022

Drug court graduate finds new path as EMT

“Now I have my whole life planned out. I have goals. I’m going to be a flight medic and I’m not stopping until I get there. It’s going to be great.”

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LARAMIE — For Katie Baker, Thursday, Nov. 10, marked a milestone: she graduated from Albany County Drug Court with friends, family and program professionals rallying around her.

12/07/2022

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Delaware Courts have partnered with the Bridge Clinic of the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) to provide substance use disorder and mental health screenings, treatment referrals, and more!

Program participants are placed on a “fast track” court calendar that connects them to treatment through an on-site peer specialist. The average time for a defendant to move from the Justice of the Peace to the Court of Common Please was between 60-90 days. The “fast track” has reduced the length of this process to about two to three weeks.

Learn more about Delaware treatment court programs, and join our email list so that you never miss highlights from the field!

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12/06/2022

Success Applauded at Drug Court Graduation

“Today I have confidence and I have strength. Every single day, I am grateful...Life is so beautiful today."

Congrats graduates! 🙌 🎓🏆

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(La Porte, IN) - There was no shortage of positive change during a Monday night ceremony for graduates of a program turning people behind bars from substance abuse into law-abiding productive citizen...

12/05/2022

Two new graduates honored for drug court program completion

Congrats to two recent graduates of a local Adams County Adult Drug Court!🎓

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The program gives those charged with drug crimes a chance to turn their lives around outside of a jail cell.

12/02/2022

The December issue of the Newsletter is out now!

This month's issue features the first volume of the Drug Court Review. This is a peer-reviewed journal including expert commentary, treatment court research, and strategy and insights from people in the field.

Check out the Drug Court Review Vol. 1, and join our email list so that you never miss a 🚨

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12/01/2022

Are you new here? Get to know us!

Explore resources for your treatment court program. From interactive maps, to best practice guides, to funding opportunities, we have you covered!

Check out the National Drug Court Resource Center site to learn more.
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11/30/2022

Season of Gratitude for Maui Drug Court Graduates

A local Hawaii Adult Drug Court celebrates its 80th graduation!🎓

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  WAILUKU, Hawaii — The timing was perfect and the gathering intimate as three individuals gave thanks and celebrated their graduation from the Maui Drug Court. Under the leadership of the... read more

11/29/2022

Luke Griffith is celebrating his fourth year of sobriety! 🙌 🎉

He credits the local Adult Drug Court program that he completed for giving him some of the tools necessary to pursue .

"...I feel like my life is just starting"
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11/28/2022

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The National Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Dashboard has been updated! The dashboard now outlines more treatment courts across the US.

Click "explore dashboard" in this month's to complete the survey and add your court!

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11/24/2022

Enjoy your time spent with family, or your time spent resting this week!

11/23/2022

Winnebago County Drug Court holds 50th graduation ceremony

Congratulations to 10 people who completed and graduated from a local Winnebago County Adult Drug Court! 🎊 🎓

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10 graduates were acknowledged for complete all of the requirements of adult drug court.

11/22/2022

Congrats to two recent graduates of a local Hamilton City Adult Drug Court!

They are the first two people to successfully complete this program that was established last year. 🎓 🎉

"Local Treatment Court to hold first graduation"
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11/21/2022

Marion County drug court graduate celebrates sobriety, reintegration into community

"I'm 16 months clean and sober...I am responsible and reliable...I think before I act, considering all negative consequences."

Congrats grad!🎓🎉

Read Tracy's story of , and how a local Marion County Adult Drug Court helped give her the tools.
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Tracy Gaines is one of a handful of Marion County Common Pleas Court drug court graduates to complete it with no sanctions for rules violations.

11/18/2022

🚨The Tribal Law and Policy Institute "Tribal Youth National Conference" is set for December 13-15 in San Diego📍

💡Events feature peer learning, youth development, prevention/intervention tactics, and how they can support Tribal communities. 🤝

November's Newsletter can help you register!
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11/17/2022

"...reducing criminal recidivism requires an approach that emphasizes treatment and recovery from substance use disorder over punishment and incarceration..."

💡 📰 "Reducing Recidivism Through Drug Court Technology"
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11/16/2022

"...three primary goals: reduce recidivism, reduce substance abuse among participants, and rehabilitate participants..."

Treatment courts can give participants tools for recovery. Read to learn how the community can benefit too. 🤝
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11/15/2022

Benton County Recovery Court aims to help reduce drug related crimes

Drug court programs help reduce criminal recidivism. Read what one local Indiana Adult Drug Court is doing to support participants in pursuing .

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11/14/2022

The November issue of the Newsletter is out NOW. 📫

The National Association of Drug Court Professionals (ALL RISE) is now accepting applications for the "2023 Adult Drug Treatment Court Operational Tune-Up" training.

This is an enrichment opportunity for programs that are at least two years old. The training is designed to help your team think through self-assessment measures and next steps to improve program practices.

The deadline to apply is tomorrow, November 15! 🚨

Click to read more, or to join our email list.
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11/10/2022

Upon graduating from drug court, Ashley Petker reflects on her journey

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Sitting over on the side of courtroom two in the Waseca County Courthouse, Ashley Petker begins a game of rock paper scissors with her youngest son, Ryatt. What may have

11/04/2022

Becca Hinshaw is a shining example of drug court success

Treatment Court programs can help people change their lives.🤝

Read Becca's story of recovery and how a local Adult Drug Court helped give her some of the tools to pursue wellness.
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Becca Hinshaw of IHR is a shining example of drug court success

11/03/2022

One local Colorado Adult Drug Court program has 13 reasons to celebrate! Congrats graduates! 🎓

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"Thirteen participants graduate from Douglas County Adult Drug Court"
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📸 by Joshua Hoehne

11/02/2022

3 Graduate Loudoun's Drug Court

“These Adult Drug Treatment Court graduates have demonstrated a commitment to their own health and healing, as well as that of their friends [and] families..."

Congratulations to three graduates of a local Virginia Adult Drug Court! 🎓🎉

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On Oct. 26, Loudoun County celebrated three new graduates of the Adult Drug Treatment Court in a ceremony at the Loudoun County Courthouse.

11/01/2022

Drug Court graduates 4 - Harlan Enterprise

“To me, it’s the most satisfying part of my job. To see so many people come through here and get well."

Congrats to four recent graduates of a local Kentucky Adult Drug Court! 🎉 🎓

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The Harlan Circuit Court’s Drug Court program saw four individuals complete the program on Friday, with a ceremony recognizing the graduates in the Circuit Courtroom at the Harlan Justice Center. Circuit Court Judge Kent Hendrickson explained the importance of the Drug Court program. “This day i...

10/31/2022

Justice applauds four Cabell County drug court graduates

"I couldn't be happier that you're standing here..."

Congrats to these four Adult Drug Court graduates! 🎉 🎓

Read their stories of recovery 🙌
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HUNTINGTON — Four people graduated from the Cabell County drug court program Monday with hope to live the rest of their lives sober.

10/28/2022

Two graduate from drug court program - The Tribune

“It saved my life, and it has help me to be a good mom.”

Congratulations to two graduates of a local Ohio Adult Drug court🎓 🎊

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Cledus T. Judd speaks at Nexus Recovery event “The only reason you’re here is that you care about yourself, you care about your family and you care about your community,” Lawrence County Common Pleas Judge Andrew Ballard said on Thursday. Ballard was addressing the 2022 graduates of the Nexus ...