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Drug courts integrate alcohol and other drug treatment services with justice system case processing.
Using a non-adversarial approach, prosecution and defense counsel promote public safety while protecting participant's due process rights.
Eligible participants are identified early and promptly placed in the drug court program.
Drug courts provide access to a continuum of alcohol, drug and other related treatment and rehabilitation services.
Abstinence is monitored by frequent alcohol and other drug testing.
A coordinated strategy governs drug court responses to participants' compliance.
Ongoing judicial interaction with each drug court participant is essential.
Monitoring and evaluation materials measure the achievement of program goals and gauge effectiveness.
Continuing interdisciplinary education promotes effective drug court planning, implementation and operations.
Forging partnerships among drug courts, public agencies, and community-based organizations generates local support and enhances dug court effectiveness.
Q. What are the Juvenile Drug Court 16 Strategies of Practice?
Collaborative planning.
Teamwork.
Clearly defined target population and eligibility criteria.
Judicial involvement and supervision.
Monitoring and evaluation.
Community partnerships.
Comprehensive treatment planning.
Developmentally appropriate services.
Gender-appropriate services.
Cultural compentence.
Focus on strengths.
Family engagement.
Educational linkages.
Drug testing.
Goal-oriented incentives and sanctions.
Determine the population.
Perform a clinical assessment .
Develop the treatment plan.
Supervise the offender.
Forge agency, organization and community partnerships.
Take a judicial leadership role.
Development case management strategies.
Address transportation issues.
Evaluate the program.
Ensure a sustainable program.