JSI Vice President Chief Mack Jenkins (Ret.) will explore how MOUD can be effectively integrated into supervision strategies to support recovery and ensure compliance among individuals with OUD. It will discuss best practices for incorporating MOUD into supervision plans, monitoring progress, and addressing potential challenges to ensure successful treatment outcomes.

JSI Co-President Judge Brian MacKenzie (Ret.) will emphasize the importance of integrating comprehensive treatment services, including counseling and therapy, with MOUD for individuals with OUD. It will provide judges with a practical guide to understanding the benefits of integrated care, advocating for its implementation, and supporting effective treatment outcomes within the judicial system.

JSI Associate Judge Kevin Burke (Ret.) will explore the crucial role of judicial leadership in successfully implementing MOUD programs within the court system. It will discuss how judicial support, policy changes, and collaboration with healthcare providers can facilitate access to and improve outcomes for individuals with OUD.

Treatment courts have demonstrated success in reducing recidivism and promoting rehabilitation. Many of their key principles—such as procedural fairness, team-based decision-making, and a balanced approach to accountability—can also be effectively applied in traditional courtrooms. JSI Associate Judge Kevin Burke (Ret.) will provide judges with practical strategies for fostering collaboration, enhancing procedural fairness, and strengthening judicial engagement. By integrating these principles, judges can improve courtroom efficiency, encourage behavioral change, and build public trust in the judicial process.

 While case management is a cornerstone of treatment courts, its principles can also enhance judicial support and efficiency in non-treatment court settings. By incorporating structured case management strategies, judges can improve case outcomes, increase compliance, and better address the needs of individuals appearing before the court. JSI Vice President Chief Mack Jenkins (Ret.) will explore practical approaches for integrating case management into traditional courtrooms, strengthening collaboration with service providers, and leveraging judicial engagement to support long-term success.