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
Charting a “New” Course – DUI Courts Making a Difference
Hotel Madison & Shenandoah Valley Conference Center 710 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA, United StatesThis session outlines the current condition of harm and impact of DUI offenders in the United States and Virginia and discusses one of the most effective tools to change the high risk / high need DUI offenders: DUI Courts. JSI Co-President David Wallace will discuss this important program providing the rational and the key research
Why a Veteran’s Treatment Docket?
Hotel Madison & Shenandoah Valley Conference Center 710 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA, United StatesWith approximately 800,000 Veterans in Virginia and a growing number of Veterans suffering from substance use disorders, mental health conditions (such as PTSD) and trauma (such as traumatic brain injury) the real question is: Why wouldn’t there be Veteran’s Treatment Dockets (VTDs) everywhere in Virginia?. JSI Co-President David Wallace and JSI consultant Mack Jenkins will
The Signs & Symptoms of Alcohol and Other Drug Use/Abuse
A substance use disorder occurs when an individual continues using the substance, whether it’s alcohol, cocaine, prescription pain pills or other drugs, despite significant substance-related problems. A person who has a moderate or severe substance use disorder may put substance use before family, relationships and career. He or she will continue to drink or use
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.
Alcohol Use in the Workplace & the Reasonable Suspicion Standard
Rates of use remain highest among persons aged 16 to 25–the age group entering the work force most rapidly and 73% all current drug users aged 18 and older (8.3 million adults) were employed. JSI Associate Thomas Page will discuss alcohol use in the workplace, its ability to compromise company safety, and the reasonable suspicion standard for
How Technology Improves Supervision Outcomes
In the last 50 years, courts in the United States have increasingly used emerging technology to assist in managing those who are under supervision. These technologies include new forms of monitoring, alcohol / drug testing, computer information systems, remote reporting, and global positioning systems. Recent studies have found that these technological approaches can reduce supervision
Using Technology to Supervise the Alcohol Use Disorder Offender
Every probation and parole officer must be proficient with the basics of alcohol testing in order to successfully supervise a probationer who suffers from alcohol use disorder. Good testing procedures ensure that test results will be admissible in a probation violation/termination hearing. Join JSI Co-President Judge Brian MacKenzie as he explains the fundamentals and standards
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
MAT And Communication with Medical Team Members
How does Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) work? Starting with a presentation by JSI Consultant Steve Hanson, an experienced MAT/Treatment specialist, he will discuss the pharmacology of substance use dependency, the chemical impact of substance use on the brain, and the role of MAT in treating substance use disorders. He will explain why MAT is critical
