Since the development of the treatment court model in 1989, abundant research has been conducted on the courts themselves and on the populations served in the courts. There has been specific research on factors associated with criminal conduct, criminal recidivism, and effective interventions. Research shows that treatment courts can positively impact recidivism and facilitate behavior

Thirty-three years of operational research on problem solving courts demonstrates that they are effective at reducing recidivism among justice involved populations who are likely to be arrested and have behavior health issues. Prior and concurrent research on individuals with frequent contact in the justice system led to the development of the Risk Need Responsivity or

On the interdisciplinary teams that make up accountability courts, the supervision officers are asked to play a case management role beyond the more traditional surveillance enforcement approach. That case management role is designed to facilitate accountability and behavior change. JSI Vice President Chief Mack Jenkins (Ret.) will cover the elements of case management and their

Veterans Treatment Courts (VTCs) rely on the invaluable support of volunteer mentors to guide participants through the program and offer a unique peer perspective. However, the mentor role comes with distinct ethical challenges that can impact the success of the court and the well-being of participants. JSI Co-President Judge Brian MacKenzie (Ret.) examines the key

Fidelity to the Drug Treatment Court model is vital for optimum outcomes. So having a clear understanding of each of the Key Components will ensure adherence to the model. During this breakout session, JSI Associate Judge Michael Haley (Ret.) will show how the 10 Key Components provide the technical and practical framework for an effective