Conferences
Importance of Collecting Data in Treatment Courts
Penn State Conference Center and Hotel 215 Innovation Blvd., State College, PA, United StatesJSI Associate Theresa Ewing will discuss understanding what data integrity is, as well as understanding the role in keeping data complete, accurate, consistent, and safe throughout its entire lifecycle with
Innovative Solutions for Treatment Courts Using a Strategic Plan
Penn State Conference Center and Hotel 215 Innovation Blvd., State College, PA, United StatesJSI Associate Brian Chodrow will explore how Treatment Courts should consider a strategic plan for their courts with an emphasis on the following objectives: Understanding a strategic plan and how
Effective Sanctions and Incentives
Penn State Conference Center and Hotel 215 Innovation Blvd., State College, PA, United StatesHonorable Geno Salomone (Ret.) JSI Associate Judge Geno Salamone (Ret.) will focus on best practices for sanctions and incentives, with an emphasis on the following objectives: Re-evaluate the frequency and
Current and Trending Use in Illegal Drugs
Embassy Suites by Hilton East Peoria 100 Conference Center Drive, East Peoria, IL, United StatesJSI Associate Amy Miles will discuss how every Treatment Court professional has to understand the basics of alcohol and other drug testing in order to do a competent job. This
Is your Recovery Court about to be sued? The impact of the United States Department of Justice Disability Act lawsuits against treatment courts in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.
Embassy Suites by Hilton 1200 Conference Center Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN, United StatesDuring this session, JSI Co-President Judge Brian MacKenzie (Ret.) will speak about the litigation undertaken by the U.S. Department of Justice and the American Civil Liberty Union against court agencies
Supervising Participants in a Mental Health Recovery Court
Embassy Suites by Hilton 1200 Conference Center Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN, United StatesJSI Consultant Gina Wilkie will cover aspects in which a Mental Health Recovery Court differs from other types of Recovery Courts, particularly in the area of supervision and engagement of
Collaborative Case Management in Veterans’ Treatment Court
Embassy Suites by Hilton 1200 Conference Center Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN, United StatesAll Veterans Treatment Courts (VTCs) are composed of multidisciplinary teams working towards a common goal with justice involved veterans with behavioral health issues. In most cases the teams have more
Ethical Landminds for Problem Solving Courts
Embassy Suites by Hilton 1200 Conference Center Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN, United StatesHonorable Brian MacKenzie (Ret.) Recovery Courts modify the role of judges and lawyers that work within them. Judges must navigate a collaborative decision-making team role. Prosecutors and defense advocates must
Enhancing Recovery Court Team Functioning
Embassy Suites by Hilton 1200 Conference Center Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN, United StatesRecovery courts are multidisciplinary teams working together towards common goals generally focused around enhancing public safety and supporting the recovery of justice involved populations with behavioral health issues. Outside of
Applying Best Practices for Supervision in a Recovery Court
Embassy Suites by Hilton 1200 Conference Center Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN, United StatesSince 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