Alaska Treatment Courts

Advancing Therapeutic Courts Across Alaska with Ms. Rachel Varela

In this episode of Justice Speaks, Ms. Rachel Varela, Deputy Therapeutic Court Program Coordinator for the Alaska Court System, shares how Alaska’s therapeutic courts are expanding access to justice across vast and diverse communities. She discusses statewide innovations in training, technology, and collaboration that strengthen recovery and rehabilitation outcomes.
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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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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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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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Colorado Problem-Solving Courts

Desiree Hermocillo on Leading Colorado’s Problem-Solving Courts

This Justice Speaks episode highlights Desiree Hermocillo’s leadership in Colorado Problem-Solving Courts. She shares how statewide coordination, funding models, and training initiatives support court innovation. From launching wellness courts to building data systems, Hermocillo outlines strategies that strengthen Colorado’s commitment to therapeutic justice.
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treatment court leadership

Treatment Court Leadership with Pennsylvania’s Abbey Geffken

In this episode of Justice Speaks, Abbey Geffken discusses her leadership journey in Pennsylvania’s treatment court system. She shares insights on expanding training access, engaging law enforcement, and strengthening partnerships. Her strategic approach offers a blueprint for statewide treatment court growth and innovation.
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North Dakota treatment courts

Transforming Justice in North Dakota: Treatment Court Collaboration

This episode of Justice Speaks highlights how North Dakota treatment courts thrive through cross-agency collaboration. Jess Throlson and John Gorde share how statewide training, legislative support, and strategic planning are advancing justice reform. Learn how rural challenges are being addressed and what’s next for the state’s specialty courts.
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West Virginia Treatment Courts

Exploring West Virginia’s Treatment Courts with Kaylee Dickenson

In this episode of Justice Speaks, Kaylee Dickenson, West Virginia’s State Drug Court Coordinator, shares insights on treatment court effectiveness, innovative funding models, and overcoming rural challenges. Learn how her leadership helps reduce recidivism, support participants, and shape the future of Drug and Family Treatment Courts in the state.
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Illinois’ Leadership in Problem-Solving Courts: Insights from Holmgren and Kinder

Judge Janet Holmgren and Matt Kinder share insights on Illinois’ Problem-Solving Courts, highlighting their history, annual conference, and the importance of team training.
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