For Justice Speaks podcast

Judicial Education

Joy Lyngar: Elevating Judicial Education for a Just Society

Joy Lyngar, Provost of the National Judicial College, discusses the importance of judicial education, the NJC's global impact, and her vision as NASJE's incoming president.
New Zealand Alcohol and Drug Treatment Courts

Transforming Justice: New Zealand’s Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Courts

Judges Tremewan and Aitken share their journey in establishing New Zealand’s Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Courts, highlighting their unique features, transformative impact, and the collaborative efforts reshaping justice.
Chemical Slavery

Chemical Slavery: Dr. Robert DuPont on Addiction and Recovery

Dr. Robert DuPont shares his groundbreaking work in addiction treatment, insights on the evolving drug epidemic, and the role of prevention and recovery, as detailed in his book Chemical Slavery.
Traffic Safety and Teen Leadership

Traffic Safety and Teen Leadership: SADD’s Mission to Empower Youth

Explore SADD's initiatives promoting traffic safety, substance abuse prevention, and personal well-being. Learn how teens and parents can work together for safer, healthier communities.
CARS assessment tool

Using the CARS Assessment Tool to Address Co-Occurring Disorders in DUI Offenders

Learn how the CARS assessment tool helps identify co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders in DUI offenders, providing targeted treatment referrals.
Specimen Collection Practices

Ensuring Accurate Specimen Collection: Key Practices for Justice Programs: Part 3

Part three of The Nuts and Bolts of Drug Testing focuses on specimen collection practices. Discover best practices for participant identification, secure collection sites, chain of custody, and witnessed collections to ensure accurate and reliable test results. Proper procedures are vital for maintaining integrity in justice programs and preventing test subversion.
Treatment Court Best Practices

Treatment Court Best Practices: Comprehensive Drug Testing: Part 2

Part two of The Nuts and Bolts of Drug Testing delves into the best practices for effective testing in treatment courts. Discover how frequent, random, long-term, and comprehensive testing supports participant success, reduces recidivism, and enhances program integrity. Learn why testing is a cornerstone of treatment court best practices.
Smart on Crime

Why “Smart on Crime” Works Better Than “Tough on Crime”

"Smart on crime" strategies like drug treatment courts focus on addressing root causes of crime, such as addiction, to reduce recidivism, save money, and improve public safety.
Drug Recognition Experts

Understanding Drug Recognition Experts: Training and Road Safety

This episode explores the critical role of Drug Recognition Experts in combating drug-impaired driving. Learn about their specialized training, the 12-step procedure, and their impact on road safety.
Global Traffic Safety

Global Traffic Safety: A Call to Action

Road traffic crashes claim over 1.24 million lives annually. This episode explores global traffic safety challenges, the UN's Decade of Action, and how we can save lives worldwide.