Conferences

Danette Montoya Those individuals who develop substance use disorders are also diagnosed with mental health disorders. JSI Associate Danette Montoya will discuss how treatment and understanding of this subpopulation can be attained by clinical or systems-related interventions. One of the ways of intervening at the systems level is to provide wrap around services for those

During the California Judicial Branch Leadership Academy, JSI Associate Theresa Ewing discusses how the attendees can emerge as a powerful leader through evolutionary change, including managing in a multigenerational and multi-authority environment, leading post-pandemic, and demonstrating compassionate leadership

During the California Judicial Brand Leadership Academy, listen to JSI Associate Dr. Alexandra Walker and learn about reserving the right to change your mind and the importance of rethinking existing or proposed strategies when they don’t add value or aren’t relevant to future decisions (sunk cost theory).

JSI CFO Judge Brian MacKenzie (Ret.) and Associate Judge Geno Salomone will discuss the litigation undertaken by the U.S. Department of Justice and the American Civil Liberty Union against court agencies and businesses that restrict or bar the use of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD).  The conversation will cover why judges and other treatment

JSI CFO Judge Brian MacKenzie (Ret.) and Associate Judge Geno Salomone will discuss the litigation undertaken by the U.S. Department of Justice and the American Civil Liberty Union against court agencies and businesses that restrict or bar the use of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD).  The conversation will cover why judges and other treatment

A significant percentage of accountability court populations suffer from either substance use disorder, mental illness or both. Since the inception of accountability courts in 1989 significant research has been completed on how to better serve individuals in the justice system who suffer from behavioral health issues. That research has been incorporated into the field in

Judge Harvey Hoffman (Ret.) Safe and sober housing is a major problem for participants in Recovery Courts.  While program participants spend several hours each week involved in their programs, many participants spend the bulk of their time in the drug using subculture.  JSI Associate Judge Harvey Hoffman (Ret) will discuss what the Michigan Association of

JSI 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 emphasis on the following objectives: Define Data Integrity Identify the differences between data quality, data security and data integrity List three reasons data integrity should

JSI 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 it will facilitate their efforts in the community. Providing the treatment courts with examples of strategic plans. Recognizing and accentuating the pivotal role of diversity,

Honorable 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 duration of jail sanctions; Recognize best practices for incentives and sanctions so that each team member can communicate a knowledgeable opinion when needed; Identify effective