Communicating w/ Drug Courts

Communicating w/ Drug Courts Some challenges:  Trusted servant turnover; lack of follow through Lack of joint efforts with H&I Court card attendees overwhelm groups Groups don’t know where to get help ASCs are unaware of resources Drug courts are proliferating

Communicating w/ Drug Courts ASC/RSC NA & Drug Courts A Triangular Relationship Interacts w/Drug Court Concerns about Attendees Drug Court/ Parole Office/ Treatment Center NA Groups Court Card Attendees

Communicating w/ Drug Courts Some Resources/Approaches: Presentations to drug court personnel Chapter 6, PRHB Hold meetings at drug courts Newcomer Workshops Chapter 6, PRHB addendum Introduction to NA Meetings (SP)

Communicating w/ Drug Courts What’s NOT Working?

Communicating w/ Drug Courts What needs to happen? One idea: – court personnel and judge receive a presentation/follow-up from NA every six months Other Ideas?

Communicating w/ Drug Courts Contacting Drug Courts Many drug courts have their own websites, contact info can be found there The National Association of Drug Court Professionals website (nadcp.org) Check the court cards/slips for contact information Other ideas?

Communicating w/ Drug Courts Things to consider: Other “stakeholders” examples: parole board, treatment center that houses Drug Court attendees Drug courts typically support quarterly meetings for judges engage many judges at one time Use the PRHB to prepare Chapters 4 and 6, and also Drug Court FAQ

Communicating w/ Drug Courts