The Role of the Judge as a Team Leader
Vail, Colorado Vail, CO, United StatesAn effective team has a number of ‘building blocks’ including clear objectives, balanced roles, and effective communication. It must also have good processes for making, implementing and reviewing decisions. An effective team has appropriate leadership creating an atmosphere that allows for experimentation and openness. The subject matter of this training will be partially driven by
Therapeutic Jurisprudence and More in the Courts
UTAS Staff Club Dobson Road, Sandy Bay, Tasmania, AustraliaJoin JSI President David Wallace, Vice President Chief Mack Jenkins (Ret.), and CFO Judge Brian Mackenzie (Ret.) for a day long workshop to discuss therapeutic jurisprudence and the courts. This session is for Corrections Professionals, Police, Prosecution, treatment providers, and stakeholders. The workshop will cover such topics as community-based supervision in Problem-Solving Courts, the function
A Panel Discussion for Judicial Officers and Lawyers on Therapeutic Jurisprudence and More
Law Society of Tasmania 28 Murray Street, Hobart, Tasmania, AustraliaJoin Join JSI President David Wallace, Vice President Chief Mack Jenkins (Ret.), and CFO Judge Brian Mackenzie (Ret.) and former Chief Magistrate, Mr Michael Hill (LLB, Chair of Just Desserts - Drug Court Incentives Group), to discuss Therapeutic Jurisprudence, Treatment Courts, international best practices, and their potential scope for the Tasmanian courts. This workshop is
Therapeutic Jurisprudence & Problem Solving Courts
University of Tasmania, School of Law, Sandy Bay, Tasmania, AustraliaJoin justice-minded community stakeholders and students to discuss therapeutic jurisprudence and the success of Treatment Courts with JSI President David Wallace, Vice President Chief Mack Jenkins (Ret.), and CFO Judge Brian Mackenzie (Ret.) The session will be chaired by Emeritus Distinguished Professor Rob White and it is sponsored by UTAS Criminology.
The Importance of Collecting Data in a Treatment Court
Embassy Suites by Hilton 1200 Conference Center Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN, United StatesTheresa Ewing Data is a part of our everyday lives. We use it in businesses every day to help inform decisions, track information, as well as a variety of other ways. We collect data, share data with colleagues, and other authorized agencies. As a result, we have a responsibility to understand what data integrity is, as well as understanding
The Intersections Between Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder and Co-occurring Disorder.
Embassy Suites by Hilton 1200 Conference Center Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN, United StatesDanette Montoya Those individuals who develop substance use disorders are also diagnosed with mental health disorders. 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 who struggle with mental health issues. At a clinical level, it
Applying the Risk Need Responsivity Model in Recovery Courts
Embassy Suites by Hilton 1200 Conference Center Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN, United StatesChief Mack Jenkins (Ret.) 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
The Recovery Court Team is Integral to the Program
Embassy Suites by Hilton 1200 Conference Center Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN, United StatesJudge Brian MacKenzie (Ret.) and Chief Mack Jenkins (Ret.) will discuss evidence-based best practices for team composition, evidence-based roles of team members, participation in staffing sessions and review hearings, and communication and decision-making. The critical role of the judge is discussed as well as Due Process Rights. Interactive discussions will be used to assist the
Enhancing Your DWI Courts’ Performance
Embassy Suites by Hilton 1200 Conference Center Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN, United StatesHonorable Geno Salomone (Ret.) Personnel turnovers are a constant in Recovery Courts. Team members need to be updated on the Best Practices and the new research that supports them. In this session JSI Associate Judge Geno Salomone (Ret.) will revisit Best Practices related to your target population with an emphasis on treatment and on sanctions
Best Practices for Supervision and Engagement in Recovery Courts
Embassy Suites by Hilton 1200 Conference Center Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN, United StatesResearch on Problem Solving courts since their inception in 1989 has shown they can be effective in reducing recidivism of high risk and high need individuals if those courts employ specific components. One of the components is supervision commensurate with an assessed level of risk for the individual. Additionally, over the same period research on