Conferences
Ethical Landmines for Judges in VTCs
Anaheim Convention Center 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA, United StatesPRESENTATION CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19 Cases of judicial discipline are being reported in VTCs for behavior rarely seen in Drug Treatment Courts. What is the reason for judges acting differently in VTCs? What should judges be on the lookout for? JSI President Judge Peggy Hora (Ret.) will address these and other questions during her session of “Ethical
The Science Bench Book for Judges: The Gatekeepers of Scientific Evidence in the Courtroom
Anaheim Convention Center 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA, United StatesPRESENTATION CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19 Most of the forensic science portrayed on CSI and Forensic Files is wrong. Yet much of this same suspect evidence is admitted into courtrooms across the United States. This is true in part because judges do not come to the bench with a deep understanding of science and may be inclined
Alcohol Testing: Applying Best Practices
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD, United StatesJSI Consultants Judge Diane Bull (Ret.) and Helen Harberts, MA, JD along with Pete Andrews, Vice President, Sales at LMG Holdings, will be discussing how alcohol testing is a key factor in ensuring the success of supervised individuals, not only in treatment court but in a variety of supervision circumstances. Conducting effective testing allows the court to gauge
Treatment Court Graduation
JSI Consultant Judge Geno Salomone (Ret.) will provide the keynote presentation for the 61st District Court Drug and Sobriety Court graduation. He will discuss how Drug Treatment Courts help the community and families, and how they are cost effective while ultimately focused on helping the participants.
Managing a Domestic Violence Caseload with the Right Tools
Chicago Hilton 720 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, United StatesDomestic violence offenders have long been one of the most volatile caseloads in a supervision departments list of offenders. These programs have historically been separated out to manage more efficiently and effectively each the needs of everyone. Providing the ability to have case managers and victim advocates communicate and work together within the program standards
Being Fair, a Primer on Procedural Fairness/Justice
Zermatt Resort 784 W RESORT DRIVE, MIDWAY, UT, United StatesJSI Co-President Judge Brian MacKenzie (Ret.) who will do a 75-minute presentation on Being Fair, a Primer on Procedural Fairness/Justice for the Utah Courts.
Procedural fairness in the Trauma-Informed Courtroom
Embassy Suites by Hilton 1200 Conference Center Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN, United StatesJSI Co-President Judge Brian MacKenzie (Ret.) and JSI Associate Judge Kevin Burke (Ret.) will focus on procedural fairness in creating a trauma informed courtroom. Specifically, it will include practical suggestions using the concept of procedural fairness for the courtroom personnel who are trauma informed. As a result of this program, attendees will be able to: •
Motivational Interviewing: Using It Effectively to Promote Behavior Change
Embassy Suites by Hilton 1200 Conference Center Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN, United StatesJSI Vice President Mack Jenkins will discuss Motivational Interviewing and how it can be used by all recovery court team members to enhance behavior change. This session will explore the application as a part of engagement, building a rapport and implementing a case plan to pursue behavior change.
Collaborative Case Management for Recovery Courts
Embassy Suites by Hilton 1200 Conference Center Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN, United StatesJSI Vice-President Mack Jenkins will speak about Collaborative Case Management. Recovery Courts are multidisciplinary teams, where several members (treatment, supervision, VA for Veterans Courts) of the team frequently have case management responsibilities. With multiple team members playing case management roles the possibility exists that services to treatment court participants could be redundant, conflicting, overwhelming and
Caring for Justice: Care and Case Management with Smartphone Engagement Apps and Care Coordination
George R. Brown Convention Center 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, TX, United StatesGain insights from state leaders and practitioners on their shift towards care management and the use of engagement apps to enhance recovery outcomes in Treatment Courts. Lead by JSI Vice President, Chief Mack Jenkins (Ret.), the panel discussion will delve into the definition of care management within the justice space, the rationale for choosing care