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The 21 Year-Old Minimum Drinking Age Law Still Saving Lives in the U.S.

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The 21 Year-Old Minimum Drinking Age Law Still Saving Lives in the U.S.

David Wallace

Tuesday, 29 March 2016 / Published in Alcohol Use Disorder, Substance Use Disorder, Traffic Safety

The 21 Year-Old Minimum Drinking Age Law Still Saving Lives in the U.S. Over 30 years ago President Reagan signed the National Minimum Drinking Age Act (NMDAA) that requires states

minimum drinking age Underage drinking

5 to Drive: Essential Teen Driving Safety Rules

David Wallace

Thursday, 10 March 2016 / Published in Podcast

Teen driving safety starts with a conversation. Learn about the "5 to Drive" rules, effective strategies to engage teens, and resources to guide them toward safe driving habits.

Judges and Drugged Driving

Hon. Peggy Hora (Ret.)

Tuesday, 08 March 2016 / Published in Drugs, Impaired Driving, Marijuana, Traffic Safety

Judges and Drugged Driving As you sit on the bench in a criminal court you see impaired drivers every day. You try to make a reasoned judgment in split seconds

Drugged Driving

Senior Driver Safety: Tips for Staying Independent and Safe on the Road

David Wallace

Tuesday, 01 March 2016 / Published in Traffic Safety

Are you or a loved one over the age of 65 and still driving? Maintaining independence is important, but so is ensuring senior driver safety. Aging brings changes that can affect

Elderly Driving

Justice Scalia’s Death: What It Means for the Supreme Court cases

Todd Brower (JSI Associate)

Tuesday, 23 February 2016 / Published in Law

Most of the discussion after the recent death of Justice Scalia has been about the appointment of a new justice to the U.S. Supreme Court and the likelihood of Senate

Alternatives to AA and NA in Criminal Justice: Ensuring Constitutional Compliance

Hon. Peggy Hora (Ret.)

Thursday, 18 February 2016 / Published in Podcast

This episode examines the constitutional concerns of mandating AA or NA in criminal justice settings. Learn about viable non-religious alternatives like SmartRecovery® and LifeRing Recovery to ensure compliance with the First Amendment while respecting defendants' rights and maintaining judicial and programmatic immunity.

Law Enforcement and Communities in Crisis

Cynthia Herriott (JSI Associate)

Tuesday, 16 February 2016 / Published in Law, Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement and Communities in Crisis The United States, and other parts of the world, faces circumstances where death has occurred as a result of conflict between law enforcement and

The Baby Addict Myth: Debunking Misinformation About Neonatal Exposure

Hon. Peggy Hora (Ret.)

Tuesday, 09 February 2016 / Published in Drugs, Problem Solving Courts, Substance Use Disorder, Treatment

In the 1980s and 1990s it was “crack babies.” Now it’s babies born “addicted to opiates.” We’ve spent 30 years trying to debunk the baby addict myth; that newborns can

4 Steps to Creating a Traffic Safety Culture at Work

David Wallace

Tuesday, 02 February 2016 / Published in Corporate Safety, Road Safety, Traffic Safety

4 Steps to Creating a Traffic Safety Culture at Work This article will discuss why it is important to create a “traffic safety culture” at work, and the 4 steps

The Judge’s Role in Drug Treatment Courts: Research and Insights

Hon. Brian MacKenzie (Ret.)

Thursday, 28 January 2016 / Published in Podcast

This episode delves into the critical role of Drug Treatment Court judges and how their behavior impacts participant success. Research highlights the importance of procedural fairness, positive judicial demeanor, and the judge-participant relationship in creating transformational outcomes for drug-dependent defendants. Discover what makes a successful DTC judge.