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Procedural Fairness in Treatment Courts

Procedural Fairness in Treatment Courts: JSI’s Presentation on Justice Reform in Japan 

The Justice Speakers Institute (JSI) envisions promoting justice and the rule of law worldwide by serving as the essential global resource on justice issues. In pursuit of this vision, JSI founders were pleased to travel to Tokyo, Japan, to interview Yasuhiro Maruyama, a Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Rissho University, and a leading
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David Rogers: Strengthening Tribal Courts and Public Safety

David Rogers explores justice issues in tribal courts, public safety initiatives, and the transformative role of restorative justice in Native communities.
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ADA Lawsuits and MOUD in Treatment Courts

ADA Lawsuits and MOUD: Ensuring Compliance in Treatment Courts

Is your Treatment Court at Risk? By Hon. Geno Salomone (Ret.) and Hon. Brian MacKenzie (Ret.) As of this article’s writing, there are still a large number of judges who persist in withholding medications from individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD), arguing that it merely replaces one addictive substance with another.[1] Similarly, certain probation or corrections
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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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Treatment Courts

Advancing Treatment Courts: Insights from Gray Barton

Gray Barton, Director of Problem-Solving Courts in Maryland, shares his journey, key accomplishments, and the transformative impact of Treatment Courts.
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New Mexico Treatment Courts

Transforming Justice: Robert Mitchell on New Mexico’s Treatment Courts

Robert Mitchell shares his journey to becoming New Mexico’s Treatment Court Coordinator, his team’s successes, and his vision for integrating justice best practices.
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Georgia Accountability Courts

Georgia’s Accountability Courts: Building Justice and Changing Lives

Chief Judge Weaver, Judge Auslander, and Executive Director Jones share their journeys, CACJ’s achievements, and the future of Georgia’s Accountability Courts.
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Oklahoma Treatment Courts

Transforming Justice: Tammy Westcott on Oklahoma’s Treatment Courts

Tammy Westcott shares her journey, Oklahoma’s Treatment Court innovations, and plans for expanding diversion programs and Veterans’ Treatment Courts statewide.
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Therapeutic Jurisprudence

Therapeutic Jurisprudence: Insights from Professor David Wexler

Professor David Wexler discusses his journey, the creation of Therapeutic Jurisprudence, its global influence, and its integration into justice systems worldwide.
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supportive housing for recovery

Supportive Housing for Recovery: A Key to Treatment Court Success

By Judge Brian MacKenzie (Ret.) and Judge Harvey Hoffman (Ret.) Introduction Prescription opiate and heroin abuse has reached epidemic proportions.  Increasing numbers of individuals with prescription opiate and heroin use disorders are finding their way into the Criminal Justice System. Specialty Courts have proven themselves to be an effective response in addressing substance use disorders of
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