AI in Treatment Courts

AI in Treatment Courts: Keeping Treatment Human

Artificial intelligence is entering treatment courts, influencing how participants seek support and how supervision is delivered. But AI cannot replace therapy, manage crises, or ensure participant safety. Treatment courts must adopt clear policies that establish AI as a supplemental tool while preserving the human-centered treatment that defines these courts.
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judicial ethics in problem-solving courts

A Judicial Landmine: Judicial Ethics Failures in Problem-Solving Courts

Judicial ethics are the backbone of every problem-solving court. The Howard County case shows how quickly credibility collapses when a judge abuses authority, blurs boundaries, and humiliates participants. This failure didn’t just harm individuals—it destabilized the therapeutic purpose of treatment courts and revealed how essential ethics are to sustaining legitimacy.
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AI and the Courts

Part Six: Judging the Machine – Lessons, Guardrails, and the Path Forward

AI is reshaping the justice system, offering both promise and peril. Courts face the challenge of adopting these tools without compromising fairness or transparency. This article outlines the essential guardrails for judicial use of AI, ensuring technology strengthens—not supplants—the rule of law.
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Justice Speakers Institute 10th Anniversary

A Decade of Progress: Advancing Public Safety Through Leadership, Trust, and Innovation

As Justice Speakers Institute celebrates its 10th anniversary, Vice President Cynthia Herriott reflects on advancing public safety through leadership, trust, and innovation. Drawing from decades in law enforcement, she champions training that bridges communities and strengthens ethical, effective policing worldwide—defining JSI’s next decade of impact.
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Justice Speakers Institute 10th Anniversary

A Decade of Integrity: Advancing Community Supervision Through Evidence and Hope

JSI’s ten-year journey reflects a steadfast commitment to fairness, evidence, and compassionate justice. This reflection by Chief Jenkins highlights how effective community supervision blends accountability with meaningful support, helping people rebuild their lives. As JSI enters its next decade, its mission remains grounded in integrity, impact, and hope for stronger, safer communities.
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Judicial Education and Justice Reform Consulting

A Decade of Impact: Justice Speakers Institute Celebrates 10 Years of Advancing Justice Worldwide

Justice Speakers Institute celebrates a decade of advancing justice reform worldwide. Founded in 2015 by Judge Peggy Hora, David Wallace, and Judge Brian MacKenzie, JSI has become a global leader in judicial education, evidence-based practice, and innovative court reform, shaping the next decade of progress in justice.
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policing perspective on justice reform

The Ones We Fear and the Ones We’re Mad At: A Policing Perspective on Justice Reform

Former Police Chief Cynthia Herriott examines how emotions like fear and anger influence law enforcement responses and criminal justice policy. She distinguishes between dangerous offenders and those struggling with addiction or poverty, urging a shift toward evidence-based, compassionate approaches that enhance public safety and reduce recidivism.
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AI in the courts

Part Five: Courts of the Future – Innovation, Access, and Global Trends

As artificial intelligence transforms judicial systems worldwide, courts are redefining how justice is delivered. From AI-powered transcription to online dispute resolution, innovation is improving efficiency and access—but must never eclipse fairness. This post explores global trends ensuring AI in the courts enhances justice without diminishing human judgment.
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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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Harm Reduction and Accountability

Harm Reduction Needs Guardrails: Balancing Compassion and Accountability

Harm reduction is an essential part of recovery but must not mean a lack of accountability. Drawing lessons from Oregon’s policy challenges, this article explains why treatment courts need structure, incentives, and consequences. True recovery requires compassion paired with meaningful accountability to prevent relapse and promote long-term change.
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