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
Procedural Fairness in Japan
Rissho University 4-2-16 Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JapanJSI Co-Presidents Judge Brian MacKenzie (Ret.) and David Wallace will discuss the Treatment Court model and how it has been an important component of Criminal Justice in the United States
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
Trauma in the Courtroom
Ocean Coral Spring Trelawny, JamaicaJSI Associate Judge Gayle Williams-Byers will discuss the impact of trauma in the courtroom. Specifically, she will include Adverse Childhood Event information, basic neurobiology on the impact of trauma on
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