DWI Treatment Court

Leadership and Legacy: Judge Anchondo on DWI Treatment Court Innovation in Texas

Judge Robert Anchondo, Texas’ first DWI treatment court pioneer, reflects on his judicial journey, the evolution of impaired driving courts, and the importance of mentorship and systemic support. This insightful conversation explores challenges and innovations in specialty courts across Texas and beyond.
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Colorado Problem-Solving Courts

Desiree Hermocillo on Leading Colorado’s Problem-Solving Courts

This Justice Speaks episode highlights Desiree Hermocillo’s leadership in Colorado Problem-Solving Courts. She shares how statewide coordination, funding models, and training initiatives support court innovation. From launching wellness courts to building data systems, Hermocillo outlines strategies that strengthen Colorado’s commitment to therapeutic justice.
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MOUD Access

Bridging the Gap: MOUD Access for People on Probation

People on probation with opioid use disorder face major barriers to accessing medications for treatment. Stigma, policy gaps, and a lack of coordination between justice and healthcare systems make recovery difficult. This blog explores actionable steps to ensure probation becomes a bridge to care—not a barrier.
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Therapeutic justice

Therapeutic Justice: Enhancing the Judge’s Role

Therapeutic justice redefines the judge’s role from neutral arbiter to active facilitator of change. This approach promotes individualized justice, community collaboration, and systemic reform through problem-solving courts. By embracing these principles, judges help transform lives while strengthening public confidence in the court system.
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treatment court leadership

Treatment Court Leadership with Pennsylvania’s Abbey Geffken

In this episode of Justice Speaks, Abbey Geffken discusses her leadership journey in Pennsylvania’s treatment court system. She shares insights on expanding training access, engaging law enforcement, and strengthening partnerships. Her strategic approach offers a blueprint for statewide treatment court growth and innovation.
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addiction and criminal conduct

Cynthia Herriott on Addiction and Criminal Conduct in Law Enforcement

In this 75th episode of Justice Speaks, JSI Co-President David Wallace interviews Cynthia Herriott, the new Vice President of Law Enforcement. Together, they explore the evolving role of ethical leadership, the importance of community engagement, and how addiction intersects with the justice system. Herriott’s experience as a former police chief informs her deep insight into progressive reforms in law enforcement and her vision for transformative justice.
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