treatment court leadership

Treatment Court Leadership with Pennsylvania’s Abbey Geffken

In this episode of Justice Speaks, Abbey Geffken discusses her leadership journey in Pennsylvania’s treatment court system. She shares insights on expanding training access, engaging law enforcement, and strengthening partnerships. Her strategic approach offers a blueprint for statewide treatment court growth and innovation.
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MOUD in the justice system

Overcoming Barriers to MOUD in the Justice System

Court-involved individuals with opioid use disorder face serious barriers to accessing lifesaving medications. This blog examines the research behind these challenges—such as stigma, provider bias, cost, and restrictive policies—and outlines actionable reforms to improve access to MOUD in court and probation settings.
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Treatment Courts for OUD

How Treatment Courts Can Transform OUD Recovery

The opioid crisis has had a profound impact on the criminal justice system, with many individuals struggling with opioid use disorder (OUD) coming into frequent contact with police, courts, and jails. Despite the well-documented effectiveness of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD), treatment gaps persist within the justice system. A recent study of high-overdose county
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West Virginia Treatment Courts

Exploring West Virginia’s Treatment Courts with Kaylee Dickenson

In this episode of Justice Speaks, Kaylee Dickenson, West Virginia’s State Drug Court Coordinator, shares insights on treatment court effectiveness, innovative funding models, and overcoming rural challenges. Learn how her leadership helps reduce recidivism, support participants, and shape the future of Drug and Family Treatment Courts in the state.
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Therapeutic Jurisprudence Worldwide: Dr. Yasuhiro Maruyama’s Insights

Join us on Justice Speaks as Dr. Yasuhiro Maruyama, a professor at Rissho University, shares his journey into Therapeutic Jurisprudence, inspired by U.S. Drug Courts and mentorship from JSI Co-Founder Judge Peggy Hora. Discover his insights on the global impact of problem-solving courts.
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David Wallace MATCP President

David Wallace Elected President of MATCP, Advancing Treatment Courts

At the 24th Annual Training Conference for the Michigan Association of Treatment Court Professionals (MATCP), Justice Speakers Institute (JSI) Co-President David Wallace was elected MATCP’s President.  Founded in 1996, MATCP serves as the voice for the 210 Treatment Courts in the state and works with the courts, the private sector, and the public on educating and advancing Treatment
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ADA Lawsuits and MOUD in Treatment Courts

ADA Lawsuits and MOUD: Ensuring Compliance in Treatment Courts

Is your Treatment Court at Risk? By Hon. Geno Salomone (Ret.) and Hon. Brian MacKenzie (Ret.) As of this article’s writing, there are still a large number of judges who persist in withholding medications from individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD), arguing that it merely replaces one addictive substance with another.[1] Similarly, certain probation or corrections
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Illinois’ Leadership in Problem-Solving Courts: Insights from Holmgren and Kinder

Judge Janet Holmgren and Matt Kinder share insights on Illinois’ Problem-Solving Courts, highlighting their history, annual conference, and the importance of team training.
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Treatment Courts

Advancing Treatment Courts: Insights from Gray Barton

Gray Barton, Director of Problem-Solving Courts in Maryland, shares his journey, key accomplishments, and the transformative impact of Treatment Courts.
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Driving Change: NEARCP Leaders on the Power of Recovery Courts

NEARCP leaders Judge Ziemian and Justice Nadeau share insights on Treatment Courts' success, addressing collaboration, challenges, and their transformative impact in New England.
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