Michigan Treatment Courts

MATCP: Advancing Michigan’s Treatment Courts with Judge Fabry and Kate Hud

Judge Jocelyn Fabry and Kate Hude discuss MATCP’s impact, legislative successes, and efforts to enhance Michigan’s Treatment Courts with innovative programs and training.
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A Trauma-Informed Court Starts with Procedural Fairness

The core of being an effective trial court judge is to be a judge who has insight and can effectively manage her or his own emotions as well as the emotions of the others in the courtroom.
Texas Specialty Courts

TASC: Transforming Texas Specialty Courts with Mary Covington

Mary Covington shares TASC’s history, achievements like the Ruben G. Reyes Act, and efforts to enhance Texas Specialty Courts through training, funding, and peer support.
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Tennessee Recovery Courts

TARCP: Dr. Marie Crosson on Transforming Tennessee’s Recovery Courts

Dr. Marie Crosson shares TARCP’s journey, successes, and its commitment to ensuring access to Tennessee Recovery Courts for all eligible individuals.
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Wisconsin Treatment Courts

WATCP: Advancing Wisconsin’s Treatment Courts with Kitzberger and Nelson

Kimberly Kitzberger and Liesl Nelson discuss WATCP’s growth, accomplishments like Wisconsin-specific standards, and plans to support the state’s Treatment Courts.
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Chief Mack Jenkins Criminal Justice Expert

Chief Mack Jenkins Joins JSI as Vice President

Chief Mack Jenkins joins the Justice Speakers Institute (JSI) as Vice President, serving alongside the Institute’s two remaining founders – Judge Brian Mackenzie (Ret.) and David Wallace, (the Traffic Safety Guy). Jenkins retains the honorific “Chief” in recognition of his 9 years as chief probation officer of San Diego (California) County from 2007 to 2016. 
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Chief Mack Jenkins Criminal Justice Expert

Leadership in Justice: Chief Mack Jenkins Joins Justice Speakers Institute

Chief Mack Jenkins discusses leading San Diego's probation department, the impact of specialty courts, and his new role as Vice President of the Justice Speakers Institute.
trauma-informed judges

Why Trauma-Informed Judges Are Essential for Justice

Judges who understand trauma are better equipped to create fair courtroom experiences. This blog explores how trauma impacts litigants and why being trauma-informed enhances procedural fairness, improves comprehension of court orders, and fosters trust. With high trauma rates among court participants, informed judicial practice is not optional—it’s essential.
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Benchbook for Family Courts

New Bench Book for Family Courts on Substance Use Disorders

The University of Baltimore School of Law Sayra and Neil Meyerhoff Center for Families, Children and the Courts (CFCC) announces the availability for purchase of its Benchbook for Family Courts on Substance Use Disorders, Second Edition (Benchbook). 
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Veterans Treatment Court mentors

Mentors in Veterans Treatment Courts: Roles, Rules, and Relationships

Veterans Treatment Court mentors play a vital role by providing peer support to justice-involved veterans. This blog explores their responsibilities, boundaries, and qualifications, distinguishing them from court staff and treatment professionals while highlighting how strong mentor relationships help participants succeed in treatment, sobriety, and community reintegration.
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