Vermont Treatment Courts Quality Improvement Project

The Vermont Judiciary requests federal funding for the Vermont Treatment Court Quality Improvement Project to improve outcomes for participants in the adult treatment court programs and accountability with the Adult Treatment Court Best Practice Standards (BPS). The goals are to implement a statewide quality improvement plan; create a certification program; advance earlier access to treatment services and medications for opioid use disorder; establish regional governance structure and state partnerships; provide targeted training and technical assistance; and enhance peer recovery support services. The expected outcomes are fidelity to best practice standards; increased referrals; faster entry to treatment court; earlier screening for risk and need to access treatment and medications for opioid use disorder services, adequate treatment, and community resources; and training and technical assistance for treatment teams.