Racial and ethnic disparities

Addressing racial and ethnic disparities is essential to achieving equity in therapeutic courts and treatment services. This section focuses on identifying and mitigating the unequal treatment and outcomes experienced by individuals from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. We provide research findings, policy recommendations, and best practices aimed at reducing disparities and promoting inclusivity.

Resource	Type	Audience
An Equity and Inclusion State of Mind: A Statewide Approach to Addressing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Treatment Courts	Publication
Equity and Inclusion: Equivalent Access Assessment and Toolkit	Toolkit	Case Manager, Coordinator, Defense Attorney, Judge, Law Enforcement Officer, Peer, Probation Officer, Prosecutor, Treatment Provider
Hispanics and Latinos in Drug Courts: Cultural Strategies to Enhance and Sustain Recovery	Slides	Case Manager, Coordinator, Defense Attorney, Judge, Law Enforcement Officer, Peer, Probation Officer, Prosecutor, Treatment Provider
How to Make Courts Accessible to Users With Disabilities and Limited English Proficiency	Publication	Case Manager, Coordinator, Defense Attorney, Judge, Law Enforcement Officer, Peer, Probation Officer, Prosecutor, Treatment Provider
Improving Cultural Competence Quick Guide for Clinicians	Publication	Case Manager, Treatment Provider
RED Program Assessment Tool (redtool.org)	Toolkit	Case Manager, Coordinator, Defense Attorney, Judge, Law Enforcement Officer, Peer, Probation Officer, Prosecutor, Treatment Provider