This episode introduces Justice Speakers International, a global platform connecting and supporting justice systems worldwide. From drug treatment courts to restorative justice and elder abuse, learn how JSI bridges gaps in global justice with expertise, resources, and innovative solutions to enhance programs and share ideas across continents.
Jennifer Myers could not pay $91.99 a month in child support. So she was arrested and when brought to court, where without an attorney, she was put in jail for 30 days. According to the coroner she died died in the Macomb County (Michigan) jail from a sepsis infection. However, what she may have really
This episode highlights the critical role of Family Drug Treatment Courts in addressing child abuse and neglect cases linked to substance use disorders. Discover how FDTCs promote family reunification, reduce foster care stays, and improve parental treatment outcomes using holistic, evidence-based practices to protect and support children and families.
The people of the City of Flint Michigan were poisoned. There is no evidence that this was intentional; rather Flint’s citizens were treated like numbers in an accountant’s ledger, where spending the least money was thought to be the best decision. It was when members of the Snyder (Governor of Michigan) administration understood that their
Did you know December is Impaired Driving Prevention Month? Did you know that distracted driving is included in impaired driving prevention month? Did you know that using a cell phone is as dangerous as impaired driving from alcohol or other drugs? If you use a cell phone while driving, this article is for you. For
Part one of The Nuts and Bolts of Drug Testing explores why drug testing is essential in drug treatment courts. Learn how testing reduces recidivism, monitors abstinence, and serves as a treatment adjunct. Gain insight into different testing methods and their benefits to better understand their critical role in the justice system.
Few would argue that the judge is the most influential person in the courtroom. From increasing positive drug treatment court outcomes to choosing a fair and representative jury, judges cannot only affect the actual outcomes of legal disputes but they overwhelming set the stage for the perception of fairness and justice. Using Therapeutic Jurisprudence in
Hospital liability arises from two separate and distinct sources. The first comes from malpractice committed by medical staff and the second arises from the negligence of administrative staff. The legal theories behind these two sources of litigation are different and can cause confusion for hospital administrators. While a hospital’s liability for the negligence of its
The factors that make up a successful Drug Treatment Court (DTC) are diverse, but the emerging research demonstrates, beyond a reasonable doubt, that the interaction between a judge and a participant is central to that success[1]. The bond between participant and judge is not solely dependent upon the judge’s personality but rather upon the nature
The national average for people with alcohol use disorders is 1:10. According to Law.com, for lawyers, it’s 1:3. Alcoholism in the legal profession is a significant issue. Fully one third of the profession is struggling with alcoholism. How can that be? What makes lawyers vulnerable to alcoholism? And what is the profession doing about it?
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