1. Communicating w/ Drug Courts

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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)

5. Communicating w/ Drug Courts
What’s NOT Working?

6. 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?

7. 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?

8. 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

9. Communicating w/ Drug Courts