Phil Bowen on Justice Innovation

The Centre for Justice Innovation: Building a Smarter and Fairer Justice System with Phil Bowen

In this episode, Justice Speaks features Phil Bowen, Director of the Centre for Justice Innovation. Bowen discusses evidence-based reforms transforming the British justice system, from diversion and smarter sentencing to procedural fairness and the Common Ground Justice Project, all aimed at building a fairer and more effective system.
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Oregon Treatment Courts

Building Better Treatment Courts in Oregon with Ms. Rachael Mark

In this episode of Justice Speaks, Ms. Rachael Mark of the Oregon Judicial Department discusses how Oregon’s Treatment Courts are strengthening justice through data, training, and collaboration. She shares insights on funding models, innovation, and building sustainable systems that improve lives across the state.
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Strong Unitary Executive Theory

Preserving Balance: State Responses to the Strong Unitary Executive Theory

The Strong Unitary Executive Theory (SUET) threatens to expand presidential power at the expense of checks and balances. This blog explores how states can respond through litigation, constitutional protections, and collaborative strategies to preserve democratic integrity and federalism in the face of growing judicial deference to executive authority.
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Texas specialty courts

Amber Gregory on Texas Specialty Courts and Leadership

In this Justice Speaks episode, Amber Gregory, Executive Director of the Texas Association of Specialty Courts, discusses her leadership role in supporting judges, coordinators, and staff. She highlights the Resource Center’s training, peer reviews, statewide conference planning, and efforts to strengthen specialty courts through collaboration and evidence-based practices.
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Kansas State Treatment Court Coordinator

Kansas State Specialty Court Coordinator: Dawn Huddleston’s Vision

In this Justice Speaks episode, Kansas State Treatment Court Coordinator Dawn Huddleston discusses her career journey, statewide program management, and the future of Kansas specialty courts. She highlights funding innovations, statewide training efforts, and the importance of collaboration and evidence-based practices to strengthen treatment courts and expand access to life-changing services.
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Missouri treatment courts

Missouri Treatment Courts with Judge Alan Blankenship

This episode of Justice Speaks features Judge Alan Blankenship, who shares his journey from CPA to judge and his leadership in Missouri treatment courts. He discusses veterans’ treatment court outcomes, statewide funding, drug testing protocols, mentor court designation, and the future of evidence-based best practices in specialized courts.
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Texas Treatment Court Coordinator

Insights from Texas Treatment Court Coordinator Erin Morgan

In this episode of Justice Speaks, Texas Treatment Court Coordinator Erin Morgan discusses her path into justice work, the creation of data standards for Texas courts, funding innovations like the Ruben Reyes Act, and plans for a statewide case management system, highlighting her pivotal role in advancing specialty courts in Texas.
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Judge Nancy Butts

Judge Nancy Butts on Treatment Courts, Reform, and Redemption

In this episode of Justice Speaks, Judge Nancy Butts reflects on nearly 30 years on the bench and her pioneering role in Pennsylvania’s treatment courts. From trauma-informed care to national justice reform, she offers powerful insights on leadership, compassion, and the future of probation and community supervision.
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Kamesha Falana: Advancing Treatment Courts in Wake County

In this episode of Justice Speaks, Kamesha Falana shares insights from her 30-year career and her leadership in Wake County's treatment court. Learn how trauma-informed, evidence-based practices, local partnerships, and dedicated funding have made the program a model for supporting individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring challenges.
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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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