Substance abuse

During this interview from RISE23, hear from Brian Meyer, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and traumatologist with the Veterans Health Administration. During the interview, Dr. Meyer speaks to the different components that help create a successful veterans treatment court and how such courts help veterans deal with trauma.

During this interview from RISE23, hear from Mary Kay Hudson, Executive Director of the Indiana Office of Court Services. In the interview, Ms. Hudson speaks about her background in helping to develop treatment courts in her state. She also speaks to the importance of states adhering to best practices and standards when establishing and managing court programs.

During this interview from RISE23, hear from Steve Hanson, Senior Treatment Consultant at All Rise. In the interview, Mr. Hanson speaks about the role treatment courts have in recovery from substance use. He also speaks to the evolution of treatment and what treatment courts are doing to address service and support needs of individuals.

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.

During this interview from RISE23, hear from Judge Mary Jane Knisely with the 13th Judicial District Court in Billings, Montana. In the interview, Judge Knisely discusses the treatment courts she presides over and highlights how her courts have served as mentor courts, which provides a means for others to come and train with their teams and observe a docket.

Hear from BJA Director Karhlton F. Moore as he welcomes you to Recovery Month 2023.

Held July 19, 2023, this webinar provided details about the FY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program – Local Solicitation and how to apply.