Therapeutic courts 101

This section provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles, goals, and operations of these specialized courts, which focus on addressing the underlying issues contributing to criminal behavior, such as substance use disorders (SUD), mental health conditions, and other related issues.

Resource Type Audience
A Practitioner's Guide to Constitutional and Legal Issues in Adult Drug Courts Publication Judge, Prosecutor, Defense Attorney, Law Enforcement Officer, Probation Officer
Adult Treatment Court Best Practice Standard V: Substance Use, Mental Health, and Trauma Treatment and Recovery Management Publication Coordinator, Case Manager, Treatment Provider, Peer
Adult Treatment Court Best Practice Standard VI: Complementary Services and Recovery Capital Publication Coordinator, Case Manager, Peer, Treatment Provider
Adult Treatment Court Best Practice Standard VII: Drug and Alcohol Testing Publication Coordinator, Judge, Treatment Provider, Probation Officer
All Rise: List of Incentives and Sanctions Publication Judge, Coordinator, Prosecutor, Defense Attorney
Behavior Modification 101 for Drug Courts: Making the Most of Incentives and Sanctions Publication Judge, Prosecutor, Defense Attorney, Coordinator
Community Supervision: Promoting Public Safety and Ensuring Accountability While Providing Supporting Recovery Using Virtual and in Person Strategies Slides Law Enforcement Officer, Probation Officer
Criminogenic Thinking among Justice-Involved Persons: Practice Guidelines for Probation Staff Publication Probation Officer
Defining Drug Courts: The Key Components #10 Publication
FAQ: Drug Testing Publication Coordinator, Treatment Provider
Guideline for Drug Courts on Screening and Assessment Publication Judge, Prosecutor, Defense Attorney, Coordinator, Treatment Provider, Law Enforcement Officer, Probation Officer
Justice To Healing: The Whys of Self-Care for Treatment Courts Podcast
Mapping Community Resources Publication Coordinator
Overview of Drug Courts Website Case Manager, Coordinator, Defense Attorney, Judge, Law Enforcement Officer, Peer, Probation Officer, Prosecutor, Treatment Provider
Quality Improvement for Drug Courts: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Addiction Treatment Publication Case Manager, Coordinator, Defense Attorney, Judge, Law Enforcement Officer, Peer, Probation Officer, Prosecutor, Treatment Provider
Recovery Capital Worksheets Toolkit Case Manager, Peer, Treatment Provider
Reference Guide for Standard IV: Incentives, Sanctions, and Service Adjustments Publication Case Manager, Coordinator, Defense Attorney, Judge, Law Enforcement Officer, Peer, Probation Officer, Prosecutor, Treatment Provider
SAMHSA Issue Brief: Person-Centered Planning Publication Case Manager, Coordinator, Defense Attorney, Judge, Law Enforcement Officer, Peer, Probation Officer, Prosecutor, Treatment Provider
Sample Policy and Procedure Manual Toolkit Coordinator
Selecting and Using Risk and Need Assessments Publication Coordinator
Targeting the Right Participants for Adult Drug Court Publication Judge, Prosecutor, Defense Attorney, Coordinator, Law Enforcement Officer
The ADA and Opioid Use Disorder: Combating Discrimination Against People in Treatment or Recovery Publication Judge, Prosecutor, Defense Attorney, Coordinator
Treatment Courts and Law Enforcement Working Together to Heal with Vanessa Matthews Webinar Law Enforcement Officer
Tribal Healing to Wellness Courts: Intergovernmental Collaboration Toolkit Case Manager, Coordinator, Defense Attorney, Judge, Law Enforcement Officer, Peer, Probation Officer, Prosecutor, Treatment Provider
What are Drug Courts? Website Case Manager, Coordinator, Defense Attorney, Judge, Law Enforcement Officer, Peer, Probation Officer, Prosecutor, Treatment Provider
What Are Therapeutic Courts? Website Case Manager, Coordinator, Defense Attorney, Judge, Law Enforcement Officer, Peer, Probation Officer, Prosecutor, Treatment Provider