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Impact of Mentor Courts on Recovery and Community Safety with Judge Shannon A. Holmes

September 2023
During this interview from RISE23, hear from Judge Shannon A. Holmes, 36th District Court, Detroit, Michigan. In the interview, Judge Holmes discusses mentor courts and what she has learned while serving on such a court. Judge Holmes also provides some insight to those considering developing a treatment court.

Equity and Social Justice in Drug Treatment Courts with Judge Karen Freeman Wilson

September 2023
During this interview from RISE23, hear from Judge Karen Freeman Wilson, President and CEO of the Chicago Urban League. In the interview, Judge Freeman Wilson discusses equity and the role of the judge and highlights the importance of access to treatment courts and the impact these courts can have on communities as a whole.

History of Treatment Courts with Judge Bill Meyer

September 2023
During this interview from RISE23, hear from Judge Bill Meyer, Senior Judicial Fellow with the National Drug Court Institute and former Denver (Colorado) District Court judge. In the interview, Judge Meyer speaks to the improvements and the evolution of treatment courts over the last 30 years, as well as how the Bureau of Justice Assistance was a part of the evolution. Judge Meyer also discussed how treatment courts provide individuals with the tools and support they need to make change.

How to Support Recovery with Treatment Courts - Carlos Gonzales

September 2023
During this interview from RISE23, hear from Carlos Gonzales, Statewide Program Manager, Alumni and Peer Initiatives, New Mexico. In the interview, Mr. Gonzales speaks about how treatment courts impacted his recovery journey, providing him with a way to become accountable in and a part of his community. Mr. Gonzales also discusses the role that treatment court alumni can have in the treatment court process.