police opioid overdose

Saving Lives on the Front Line: How Police Can Use Naloxone and Nalmefene to Reverse Opioid Overdoses

Equipping police with Naloxone and Nalmefene empowers officers to reverse opioid overdoses, save lives, and link individuals to care. This life-saving strategy strengthens public safety and fosters trust between law enforcement and communities.
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State Treatment Court Coordinator

Advancing Iowa’s Treatment Courts: Insights from the State Treatment Court Coordinator

In this episode of Justice Speaks, Richard Gordon, Iowa’s Statewide Treatment Court Coordinator, shares his career journey, outlines Iowa’s treatment court models, addresses funding challenges, and highlights recent program developments like impaired driving tracks. He emphasizes the need for statewide training, regional partnerships, and rural treatment access to advance evidence-based practices.
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accountability courts

Leadership and Innovation in Georgia’s Accountability Courts

In this episode, Judge Lawton Stephens shares his three-decade journey on the bench, offering insights into Georgia’s evolving accountability courts. From launching drug courts to chairing statewide judicial conferences, Judge Stephens discusses the future of treatment courts and the vital role of compassion and structure in criminal justice reform.
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Probation Officer Leadership

Transforming Probation Officer Leadership: Chief Daniel Hernandez’s Vision

This episode of Justice Speaks highlights the leadership journey of Chief Daniel Hernandez of the Orange County Probation Department. From juvenile hall to Chief Officer, he shares insights on probation innovation, early intervention, and the qualities of effective probation officers in today’s justice system.
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