CACJ NJO 2023 Workbook_FIX

["49\/189 PRACTICAL TIPS FOR SANCTION HEARINGS Sanctions must ALWAYS be decided by and issued by the JUDGE \u2013 not by the team 9 DUE PROCESS IN SANCTIONING \uf0a1 No Georgia appellate legal authority (\u2026yet) \uf0a1 Current case law across the country is contradictory \uf0a1 State v. Brookman (460 Md. 291, 2018): Participants were entitled to adversarial hearings, including the right to counsel, when facing jail sanctions \uf0a1 But see State v. Rogers, 170 P.3d 881, 886 (Idaho 2007) (\\\"The principles articulated in this opinion apply only when a participant in a diversionary program is facing termination from the program because that is when the participant faces a loss of liberty. Intermediate sanctions imposed in these programs do not implicate the same due process concerns and continued use of informal hearings and sanctions need not meet the procedural requirements articulated here.\\\") \uf0a1 See also State v. Shambley, 795 N.W.2d 884, 894 (Neb. 2011) (holding that drug court program participants are entitled to the same due process protections as persons facing termination of parole or probation). \uf0a1 See also Mississippi\u2019s JQC v. Judge, 80 So.3d 86 (Miss. 2012): Judge in violation of code of judicial ethics by failing to allow drug court participant to utilize attorney of their choosing, where participant had retained private attorney and attorney was not allowed to speak at sanction hearing. 10 CACJ New Judges Orientation","50\/189 ETHICS: EX PARTE PROBLEMS \uf0a1 Rule 2.9(A)(5) of the Code of Judicial Conduct: \uf0a1 Judges may initiate, permit, or consider ex parte communications when authorized by law to do so, such as . . . when serving on therapeutic, problem-solving, or accountability courts, including drugs courts, mental health courts, and veterans\u2019 courts \uf0a1 But there is no special law for communications in accountability courts in Georgia \uf0a1 Do not participate in a text thread with just the coordinator and prosecutor or law enforcement. Just add defense attorney. 11 JUDICIAL ETHICS: FUNDRAISING \uf0a1 Judges cannot fundraise to support an AC program. CJC applies. \uf0a1 Judges can appear at Advisory Board meetings to speak about the program\u2019s progress and needs, but should not stay for entire meeting or be part of discussions \uf0a1 Ok to make a \u201ccameo appearance\u201d at fundraising activities \u2013 leave before any fundraising starts. Ensure other team members are there. Best not to attend though. 12 CACJ New Judges Orientation","51\/189 PROSECUTORIAL VETO \uf0a1 This term refers to the concept that the prosecutor in an accountability court has ultimate veto power over whether a participant enters the program. \uf0a1 Current legal challenges around separation of powers \uf0a1 Nevada case found it unconstitutional for post-plea cases: \uf0a1 432 P.3d 154 \uf0a1 NDCRC article agrees: https:\/\/www.nevadaappeal.com\/news\/government\/prosecutions-sentencing-veto- unconstitutional-nevada-supreme-court-says\/ \uf0a1 Judge must be sole decision-maker on sentencing, therefore for prosecutor to have power over sentencing is a violation of separation of powers \uf0a1 But ok for prosecutor to gatekeep\/veto pre-plea cases coming in on bond conditions 13 CACJ RULES 14 CACJ New Judges Orientation","52\/189 CACJ RULES \uf0a1 https:\/\/cacj.georgia.gov\/organization\/coun cil-accountability-court-judges- cacj\/statutes-rules-bylaws \uf0a1 You and your program are presumed to know and understand the Rules. 15 WHAT DO THE RULES REQUIRE? \uf0a1 Compliance with various CACJ processes is required to maintain certification and funding.Those are: \uf0a1 Certification application deadlines and format \uf0a1 Peer review reports \u2013 implement the changes suggested \uf0a1 Treatment Fidelity Monitoring \uf0a1 Training \uf0a1 Grant conditions, deadlines, format of application 16 CACJ New Judges Orientation","53\/189 ARTICLE 10: TRAINING \uf0a1 Overview of CACJ\u2019s existing training offerings \uf0a1 Annual conference, tune-ups and booster training, other training \uf0a1 Statement of principle: Council leadership encourages training as much as possible to stay aware of current national best practices and research.This should be a goal of each and every team member. 17 CURRENT Training Requirements TRAINING RULES \uf0a1 CACJ annual conference required every OTHER year 18 \uf0a1 NADCP may be substituted; however, this cannot result in the court attending the annual every fifth year \uf0a1 Tune-up\/Booster training required every five \uf0a1 Coordinator certification required \uf0a1 Budget for training and revisit MOUs with team members to require attendance CACJ New Judges Orientation","54\/189 ARTICLE 10: TRAINING \uf0a1 Training required OF THE PROGRAM AS A WHOLE: \uf0a1 Tune-ups\/Boosters \uf0a1 Conference \uf0a1 Training required OF INDIVIDUALS: \uf0a1 New Judge Orientation \uf0a1 New Coordinator Orientation \uf0a1 Coordinator Certification 19 PROGRAM TRAINING \uf0a1 When a program is required to attend a training, the entire team must attend for the training to count toward the program\u2019s training requirements. \uf0a1 \u201cThe entire team\u201d means having one person from every core team role. If a primary team member is unavailable, there is a substitution and waiver process. \uf0a1 Team roles are outlined in the rules (FTC gets more slots) 20 CACJ New Judges Orientation","55\/189 TEAM TRAINING \uf0a1 When a core team member cannot attend: \uf0a1 First, try to find a substitute from the same team role.They can attend without CACJ permission. \uf0a1 If no one from the same role is available, the team may bring someone from another team role with CACJ permission. \uf0a1 If no substitute of any kind can be found, apply for a waiver using the waiver form. Explain why no one can attend (small jurisdiction, trial week, etc.). \uf0a1 The judge cannot be substituted. 21 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 22 CACJ New Judges Orientation","56\/189 CONTACT ME! Alison M. Lerner, Esq. General Counsel Council of Accountability Court Judges Mobile: (470)808-9110 Email: [email protected] 23 CACJ New Judges Orientation","57\/189 ACCOUNTABILITY COURTS Business Issues 1 Accountability Courts\u2026 Business Issues What are you selling? Research & Data Administrative Grant Management Concerns Basics 2 CACJ New Judges Orientation","58\/189 WHAT AREYOU SELLING 3 Understand WhatYou Are REALLY Selling \u2022Community Safety? \u2022Rehabilitation? \u2022Treatment? \u2022Accountability? \u2022Saving Money? 4 CACJ New Judges Orientation","59\/189 Understand WhatYou Are REALLY Selling \u2022Community Safety \u2022Attack the root cause of crime \u2022Reduce recidivism (75% of drug court offenders remain arrest free compared to 30% of those released from prison) \u2022What else? 5 Understand WhatYou Are REALLY Selling \u2022 Rehabilitation? \u2022Sober Living \u2022Life Skills \u2022 Employment \u2022Reduced recidivism \u2022What else? 6 CACJ New Judges Orientation","60\/189 Understand WhatYou Are REALLY Selling \u2022Treatment \u2022Counseling\/Therapy \u2022Evidence-Based Practices \u2022Ancillary Services \u2022What else? 7 Understand WhatYou Are REALLY Selling \u2022 Accountability? \u2022 Drug Testing \u2022 Curfews & Home Checks \u2022 Frequent Judicial Intervention \u2022 Swift Sanctions \u2022 Local, State and\/or National Standards \u2022 What else? 8 CACJ New Judges Orientation","61\/189 Understand WhatYou Are REALLY Selling \u2022 Saving Money? \u2022 Jail Savings \u2022 Reduce Crime \u2022 System Savings (lower recidivism) \u2022 ER\/Healthcare Costs \u2022 Cost Beneficial \u2013 save as much as $27 for every $1 invested \u2022 What else? 9 Understand WhatYou Are REALLY Selling \u2022 Sources of Data \u2022 NADCP \/ NDCI \/ NCDC \u2022 Government Accounting Office \u2022 Urban Institute \u2022 Bureau of Justice Assistance \u2022 National Center for State Courts \u2022 NPC Research \u2022 Local\/State Program Evaluations 10 CACJ New Judges Orientation","62\/189 RESEARCH & DATA 11 RESEARCH IS IMPORTANT! 12 CACJ New Judges Orientation","63\/189 RESEARCH IS IMPORTANT! 13 Research is \u2022 Each Georgia graduate produces $22,129 in economic benefits to the state (UGA) Important! \u2022 Addiction costs $180 billion annually (ONDCP, 2004) \u2022 77 percent of addition treatment if publically financed (NIH-NIAA) \u2022 Drug Courts reduce the deficit by saving up to $27 for every $1 invested. (NPC Research, 2003) \u2022 Drug Courts reduce crime by up to 45% (Journal of Community Corrections, 2006) \u2022 All fifty State Supreme Court Justices agree: Drug Courts are \u201cthe most effective strategy for reducing drug abuse and criminal recidivism.\u201d (COSCA, 2004) \u2022 Drug Courts save money and significantly reduce crime. (GAO, 2005) \u2022 In 2009, Drug Courts saved taxpayers $8.3 billion in federal and state funding (estimate) 14 CACJ New Judges Orientation","64\/189 15 16 CACJ New Judges Orientation","65\/189 17 18 CACJ New Judges Orientation","66\/189 19 20 CACJ New Judges Orientation","67\/189 ADMINISTRATIVE CONCERNS 21 Contract or MOU? Organization\/Person\u2026 Contract or MOU\u2026 \u2022 Sheriff\u2019s Office \u2022 MOU \u2022 Local Police Department \u2022 MOU \u2022 Department of Community Supervision \u2022 MOU \u2022 Misdemeanor Probation Provider \u2022 MOU or Contract \u2022 Local CSB or treatment provider \u2022 Contract \u2022 Team Members\u2019 Organizations \u2022 MOU \u2022 County Government \u2022 MOU? \u2022 Staff paid directly by grant outside of \u2022 Contract their normal duties 22 CACJ New Judges Orientation","68\/189 What\u2019s In a Purpose Good MOU? Principles Goals Description of what each party is responsible for\u2026 Signed by the agency director 23 What\u2019s in a Purpose Good Statement (or Scope) of Work Contract? Communication and Reporting Requirements Compensation and Payment Expertise, Training and\/or Licenses\/Certification Requirements Points of Contact 24 CACJ New Judges Orientation","69\/189 What\u2019s in a KEY PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT CONFLICTS OF CONFIDENTIALITY Good INTEREST Contract? INSPECTION OF INSURANCE TERMINATION WAIVERS, RECORDS REQUIREMENTS IMMUNITY, ETC. 25 Sustainability \u2013 Funding Options Local Funding Other Grant Opportunities \u2022 General Fund requests \u2022 Byrne JAG (DOJ-BJA, GA-CJCC) \u2022 Cost Savings \u2022 Bureau of Justice Assistance \u2022 Criminal Justice (DOJ-BJA) Reinvestment \u2022 Substance Abuse and Mental \u2022 DATE Fund \u2022 Fines and Fees Health Services Admin (HHS- \u2022 Participant Fees SAMHSA) \u2022 Community Sources (Walmart, local banks, civic groups, NAMI) 26 CACJ New Judges Orientation","70\/189 Sustainability \u2013 DATE Funds (OCGA \u00a7 15- 21-101) (a) The sums provided for in Code Section 15-21-100 shall be collected by the clerk or court officer charged with the duty of collecting moneys arising from fines and forfeited bonds and shall be paid over to the governing authority of the county in which the court is located upon receipt of the fine and assessment if paid in full at the time of sentencing or upon receipt of the final payment if the fine is paid in installments. Those sums paid over to the governing authority shall be deposited thereby into a special account to be known as the \\\"County Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Fund.\u201d (b) Moneys collected pursuant to this article and placed in the \\\"County Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Fund\\\" shall be expended by the governing authority of the county for which the fund is established solely and exclusively (1) For drug abuse treatment and education programs relating to controlled substances, alcohol, and marijuana; and (2) If a drug court division has been established in the county under Code Section 15-1-15, for purposes of the drug court division. This article shall not preclude the appropriation or expenditure of other funds by the governing authority of any county or by the General Assembly for the purpose of drug abuse treatment or education programs or drug court divisions. 27 GRANT MANAGEMENT BASICS 28 CACJ New Judges Orientation","71\/189 Grant Approval Basics Understand all Seek local Identify Write a good Implement deadlines approval matching funds grant 29 30 CACJ New Judges Orientation","72\/189 Grant Writing \u2013 Tips to Remember \u2022 Highlight important information that may need to be referenced in the narrative or budget. \u2022 Pay particular attention to the evaluation criteria. \u2022 Write down questions that may need to be directed to the grantor \u2022 Avoid FLUFF!!!!!! At times, applicants will include significant amount of verbiage in their response but fail to directly answer the question. 31 Grant Writing \u2013 Organizational Statement \u2022 Meets an unmet need or fills an essential role in the community \u2022 Is fiscally secure \u2022 Is well managed \u2022 Provides important community services \u2022 Understands the community it serves \u2022 Reflects that community in its board and staff \u2022 Has the respect of the community 32 CACJ New Judges Orientation","73\/189 Grant Writing \u2013 Problem Statement \u2022 A description of the organization and its mission and vision, and how it came to be- its history. \u2022 The demographics of the community served; followed by the ways in which both the board members and the staff reflect those demographics. \u2022 A description of the organization\u2019s position, role in the community and the organization\u2019s collaborating partners in the community. \u2022 A discussion of the ways the organization is unique in comparison to others providing similar services. \u2022 Descriptions of innovative programs or special services the organization has provided. Has it received any awards or special recognition. \u2022 A very brief history of funding by other sources. 33 Grant Writing \u2013 Project Narrative \u2022 What difference will this research or program make (the need for the project)? \u2022 Are you the best person (agency) to do it? \u2022 Make sure that your need is the focus of the grantor\u2019s interest \u2022 Write to the funder\u2019s guidelines. \u2022 Use statistics that are clear and that document the current unmet need or problem. \u2022 Use comparative statistics and research where possible. \u2022 Quote authorities who have spoken on the topic. \u2022 Make sure to document all data that you collect. \u2022 Use touching stories of people as examples. \u2022 Give a clear sense of the urgency of the request. 34 CACJ New Judges Orientation","74\/189 Grant Writing \u2013 Follow Directions! 35 36 CACJ New Judges Orientation","75\/189 Grant Writing \u2013 Project Narrative Tips \u2022 Underlining- use to make phrases stand out; never underline the whole sentence \u2022 Bolding- use to speak loudly to the grant reviewer; never bold the complete sentence \u2022 Italics- use to highlight words that work; her words or your words- only one word at a time \u2022 Graphics- use caution in using graphics (tables, charts, etc.) because it takes away space from the narrative \u2022 Color- it\u2019s okay, but do not overdo it; black and one other color can make it appealing \u2022 Shading- use in your tables, but make sure you can still read them when you print them 37 Grant 1. Determine results areas: where will you look for improvement or change? Writing \u2013 Objectives 2. Determine measurement indicators, the quantifiable part of your results. 3. Determine performance standards- how much change do we need to have to be successful? 4. Determine time frame- period during which you will meet the performance standards (usually determined by funder) 5. Determine cost frame 6. Write the Objective- combines data from first 5 steps 7. Evaluate the objective- \u201cDoes this reflect the amount of change we want in the result area?\u201d If not, your measurement indicator (#2) is wrong or your performance standard (#3) is too low. Go back to steps 2 and 3 and repeat the process. 38 CACJ New Judges Orientation","76\/189 NO CALCULATIONS = NO FUNDING! 39 Grant Writing \u2013 Budget Narrative \u2022 Provide a budget that is complete, allowable, and cost-effective in relation to the proposed activities; shows the cost calculations demonstrating how they arrived at the total amount requested; and provides a brief supporting narrative to link costs with project activities. The budget covers the entire award period. \u2022 Budget Detail Worksheet is broken down by year. \u2022 Thoroughly and clearly describes every category of expense listed in the Budget Detail Worksheet. \u2022 Demonstrates in their budget narrative how they will maximize cost effectiveness of grant expenditures. \u2022 Generally describes cost effectiveness in relation to potential alternatives and the goals of the project. \u2022 Mathematically sound and corresponds with the information and figures provided in the Budget Detail Worksheet. \u2022 Explains how the applicant estimated and calculated all costs, and how they are relevant to the completion of the proposed project. 40 CACJ New Judges Orientation","77\/189 Grant Allowable - permitted by the grant and Writing \u2013 included in your budget narrative Calculating Costs Allocable - Capable of being tracked and treated consistently when charged Reasonable - Necessary to the project 41 Grant Writing \u2013 Calculating Costs Bad Budget Good Budget \u2022 Calculation \u2022 Calculation \u2022 $1,000\/month for drug testing \u2022 $5.00\/test x 2.5 tests\/week x 20 participants \u2022 Narrative \u2022 Narrative \u2022 Drug testing of a minimum of 2 tests \u2022 Drug testing of an average of 2.5 tests per per week will be done for each week will be done for 20 participants. The participant. average accounts for the minimum of 2 tests per week with flexibility to add more based on need. Tests are Redwood iCups costing $5.00 each and are 8-panel (AMP1000\/BAR300\/BZO300\/COC300\/mAMP1000\/O PI2000\/PCP25\/THC50 + S.V.T.OX,SG,PH) 42 CACJ New Judges Orientation","78\/189 Grant Writing \u2013 Helpful Reminders 1. Does the applicant organization demonstrate an understanding of the intent\/focus of the grant? 2. Is the applicant organization knowledgeable about the population of focus? 3. Are the Evidence-Based Practices appropriate to the grant\u2019s intent and population of focus? 4. Do the proposed activities match the goals and objectives? 5. Does the applicant organization clearly explain what they intend to do? 6. Is the timeline reasonable in terms of tasks to be performed? 7. Is the information in the narrative supported by documentation? 8. Is the supporting information\/research data in the narrative current? 9. Does project staff knowledge\/experience demonstrate their ability to carry out the project? 43 Grant Writing \u2013 Qualitative Descriptors 44 CACJ New Judges Orientation","79\/189 Grant Progress Reports Management Data Gathering - Reporting Site Visits & Technical Assistance Audits & Peer Reviews Financial Reports Matching Requirements 45 CACJ New Judges Orientation","80\/189 ACCOUNTABILITY COURT STANDARDS AND BEST PRACTICES NEW JUDGES ORIENTATION Josh Becker Assistant Director Council of Accountability Court Judges 1 AGENDA \uf0a1 What are accountability court standards? \uf0a1 Where did they come from? \uf0a1 Why do we do it? \uf0a1 Overview of standards 2 CACJ New Judges Orientation","81\/189 GEORGIA ACCOUNTABILITY COURT STANDARDS Adult Felony Adult Mental Veterans Drug Courts Health Treatment Courts Courts DUI Courts Family Juvenile Drug Treatment Courts Courts *Currently no standards for Juvenile Mental Health Courts* 3 GEORGIA ACCOUNTABILITY COURT STANDARDS \uf0a1 Statutorily required for state funded accountability courts \uf0a1 Developed and adopted by CACJ - Georgia judges \uf0a1 Based on national research and best practices \uf0a1 Can improve court operations and outcomes \uf0a1 Can keep you and your team out of trouble! 4 CACJ New Judges Orientation","82\/189 REVIEW OF STANDARDS 5 GENERAL OVERVIEW \uf0a1 Standards are similar across court types, both structurally and content wise \uf0a1 \u201cShould\u201d = Recommended \uf0a1 \u201cShall\u201d = Compulsory 6 CACJ New Judges Orientation","83\/189 STANDARD 1 Integrate alcohol and other drug treatment services with justice system case processing. \uf0a1 Team membership, at a minimum \uf0a1 Judge, Prosecuting and Defense Attorneys, Coordinator,Treatment, Law Enforcement \uf0a1 VTC \u2013 VJO (or VA rep),Veteran Mentor Coordinator \uf0a1 FTC \u2013 SAAG, Child Attorney, Parent Attorney, CASA, DFCS \uf0a1 MOUs \uf0a1 Participation in staffing and court hearings \uf0a1 Case management at least once per week during first 12 months 7 STANDARD 2 Using a non-adversarial approach, prosecution and defense counsel promote public safety while protecting participants' due process rights. \uf0a1 Defines prosecutor and defense attorney roles \uf0a1 Participant handbooks \uf0a1 Participant must receive counsel prior to entry and must be filed \uf0a1 Voluntary participation (DUI Courts allow for some exceptions) \uf0a1 Judge apprises of rights and waivers on the record \uf0a1 Termination hearing procedures and due process 8 CACJ New Judges Orientation","84\/189 STANDARD 3 Eligible participants are identified early and promptly placed in the program. \uf0a1 Objective legal and clinical eligibility \uf0a1 Criminogenic risk assessments must be evidence based \uf0a1 LSCMI; START permitted for MHC; DUI RANT for DUI Courts \uf0a1 Moderate to high risk\/need \uf0a1 Clinical assessment by qualified staff \uf0a1 30 days to entry 9 STANDARD 4 Provide access to a continuum of alcohol, drug and other related treatment and rehabilitation services. \uf0a1 Length of participation and traditional sentencing \uf0a1 18 months minimum for felony and FTC; 12 months minimum for misd. and DUI Courts \uf0a1 Defined phase movement criteria \uf0a1 Evidence-based treatment and licensed\/certified providers \uf0a1 Treatment providers to maintain treatment calendar in writing \uf0a1 ASAM for treatment planning \uf0a1 No exclusion based on MAT or psychotropic medications; MAT strongly encouraged 10 CACJ New Judges Orientation","85\/189 STANDARD 4 CONTINUED Core Services Ideal Services Ancillary Services Group Counseling Family Counseling Employment Counseling\/Assistance Individual Counseling Gender Specific Counseling Educational Component Drug Testing Domestic Violence Counseling Medical and Dental Care Health Screening Transportation Co-occurring \u2013 mental health counseling Housing Assessment and Treatment for Trauma Mentoring\/Alumni Groups Individual case management\/treatment planning Medication Management Parenting Services Crisis Intervention Services Anger Management Peer Supports Services for Children; Reunification Support Obtaining Qualified Benefits 11 STANDARD 5 Abstinence is monitored by frequent alcohol and other drug testing. \uf0a1 Random drug testing 2x per week until final phase; Same sex observed \uf0a1 Drug testing on weekends and holidays \uf0a1 Urinalysis is primary testing method \uf0a1 Drug testing procedures in policy and procedure manual and handbook \uf0a1 Chain of custody \uf0a1 90 days negative to graduate \uf0a1 Creatinine violations and missed screens treated as positive 12 CACJ New Judges Orientation","86\/189 STANDARD 6 A coordinated strategy governs drug court responses to participants\u2019 compliance. \uf0a1 Formal system of \u201cswift and certain\u201d sanctions on an escalating scale \uf0a1 Limited use of incarceration \uf0a1 No indefinite periods for sanctions \uf0a1 Updating treatment plans following relapse or other program infractions \uf0a1 Formal system of incentives for positive behavior \uf0a1 Requires a field supervision policy 13 STANDARD 7 Ongoing judicial interaction with each drug court participant is essential. \uf0a1 Dedicated judge should serve for at least two years \uf0a1 Judge shall attend and participate in all staffings, court sessions \uf0a1 Status hearings must be held no less than twice per month for first phase, once thereafter \uf0a1 Individual attention for participants in court sessions \uf0a1 Average of 3 minutes per participant 14 CACJ New Judges Orientation","87\/189 STANDARD 8 Monitoring and evaluation measure the achievement of program goals and gauge effectiveness. \uf0a1 Participant surveys and feedback \uf0a1 Program evaluation \uf0a1 Data collection and regular review \uf0a1 Data must be maintained in approved case management system and submitted quarterly to CACJ \uf0a1 Data examples: recidivism, drug test results, treatment sessions, sanctions, intakes & exits\u2026 15 STANDARD 9 Continuing interdisciplinary education promotes effective drug court planning, implementation, and operations. \uf0a1 Must have a formal training policy for staff and new hires \uf0a1 ALL team members must receive training \uf0a1 Must attend CACJ conference and tune-up trainings \uf0a1 Requirements for new judges and coordinators \uf0a1 Cultural competency training is recommended 16 CACJ New Judges Orientation","88\/189 STANDARD 10 Forging partnerships among drug courts, public agencies, and community-based organizations generates local support and enhances program effectiveness. \uf0a1 Steering committee with members from court, community, law enforcement, health providers\u2026 meet regularly \uf0a1 Consider developing 501(c)(3) \uf0a1 Public outreach and forming partnerships 17 TREATMENT STANDARDS Each program type has a set of treatment standards to follow. Largely expands on standards. \uf0a1 Screening \uf0a1 Assessment \uf0a1 Level of Treatment \uf0a1 Interventions (evidenced based treatments) \uf0a1 Case planning \uf0a1 Oversight and evaluation 18 CACJ New Judges Orientation","89\/189 STANDARDS CHANGES AND UPDATES \uf0a1 Standards reviewed and updated at minimum every 3 years (maybe more) \uf0a1 Input by judges, coordinators, and treatment personnel \uf0a1 Presented to Council for review and discussion \uf0a1 Must be adopted by Council body at annual meeting by majority vote \uf0a1 Hosted on CACJ website 19 QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION 20 CACJ New Judges Orientation","90\/189 Josh Becker Assistant Director Council of Accountability Court Judges Mobile: 470-249-2819 [email protected] 21 CACJ New Judges Orientation","91\/189 ACCOUNTABILITY COURT TREATMENT TARA ZELLOUS, LPC,NCC,CADCII,CPCS TREATMENT SERVICES MANAGER COUNCIL OF ACCOUNTABILITY COURT JUDGES 1 INTRODUCTION Accountability courts provide evidence-based treatment and individualized interventions for participants, thereby improving public safety, reducing recidivism, restoring lives, and promoting confidence and satisfaction with the justice system process. These treatment services are designed to identify and meet the unique needs of each participant. 2 CACJ New Judges Orientation","92\/189 ROLE OF TREATMENT \uf0a1 Motivation \uf0a1 Insight \uf0a1 Behavioral Skills 3 MOTIVATION TRANSTHEORETICAL MODEL FOR BEHAVIORAL CHANGE (TTM)-STAGES OF CHANGE MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING (MI) PRE-CONTEMPLATION (NOT READY)- No intention on changing behavior Helping participants by having the conversations that support and initiate behavior change CONTEMPLATION (GETTING READY)- May feel stuck- ambivalent or resistant Preparation\/ACTION (READY)-Intention to change- develop action plans-put change plans in place MAINTENANCE (STICKING TO IT)- New behavior is sustained for several months and starts to become a part of a new life-style (reviewing and managing high risk situations) RELAPSE (LEARNING)-Common part of learning process- encourage learning from the slip and to identify triggers to be avoided 4 CACJ New Judges Orientation","93\/189 INSIGHT \uf0a1 Treatment providers use insight to help participants understand how their feelings, beliefs, actions, and events from the past are influencing their current mindset. \uf0a1 It is about discovery of why and what to change \uf0a1 Self-knowledge is about recognizing triggers and is important to maintain long-term recovery 5 BEHAVIORAL SKILLS \uf0a1 Highlights how negative thoughts can lead to negative feelings and actions. But, if you reframe your thoughts in a more positive way, it can lead to more positive feelings and helpful behaviors. \u2022 Identifying specific problems or issues in your daily life \u2022 Becoming aware of unproductive thought patterns and how they can impact your life \u2022 Identifying negative thinking and reshaping it in a way that changes how you feel \u2022 Learning new behaviors and putting them into practice 6 CACJ New Judges Orientation","94\/189 BEHAVIORAL SKILLS COGNITIVE SKILLS TRAINING \uf0a1 how to solve problems \uf0a1 how to deal with social situations (refusal skills- how to say no) \uf0a1 how to control your anger 7 EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES Evidence based treatments have solid evidence backing their effectiveness \uf0a1 Have shown to be effective in peer-reviewed scientific experiments \uf0a1 There is adherence to psychological approaches and techniques that are based on scientific evidence \uf0a1 Two of the main goals behind evidence-based practice are: \uf0a1 Increased quality of treatment \uf0a1 Increased accountability 8 CACJ New Judges Orientation","95\/189 EXAMPLES OF EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICES \uf0a1 Motivational Enhancement Therapy and Motivational Interviewing \uf0a1 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy \uf0a1 Contingency Management \uf0a1 Relapse Prevention Therapy \uf0a1 Dialectical Behavioral Therapy \uf0a1 Peer Support 9 EVIDENCE BASED CURRICULA \uf0a1 THINKING FOR A CHANGE (T4C) \uf0a1 Cognitive restructuring \uf0a1 Social skills development \uf0a1 Problem solving skills \uf0a1 MORAL RECONATION THERAPY (MRT) \uf0a1 Addresses criminogenic thinking \uf0a1 Enhances moral Reasoning \uf0a1 Better decision making \uf0a1 Helps participants utilize more appropriate behavior \uf0a1 COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSERS (CBI-SA) \uf0a1 Motivational engagement \uf0a1 Cognitive restructuring \uf0a1 Emotion regulation \uf0a1 Social skills, Problem solving \uf0a1 Success planning 10 CACJ New Judges Orientation","96\/189 EVIDENCE BASED CURRICULA \uf0a1 PRIME SOLUTIONS \uf0a1 consistent with Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and the Transtheoretical Model of Change, all 20 session topics are designed for easy integration with Twelve-Step involvement \uf0a1 WRAP \uf0a1 The Wellness Recovery Action Plan is a self-designed prevention and wellness process that anyone can use to get well, stay well and make their life the way they want it to be 11 TREATMENT PROVIDERS \uf0a1 Psychiatrists-MD with a specialization in psychiatry. \uf0a1 diagnose mental health conditions \uf0a1 prescribe and monitor medications \uf0a1 provide therapy \uf0a1 Psychologist-PhD\/PsyD \uf0a1 Perform psychological evaluations and testing \uf0a1 diagnoses \uf0a1 provide individual and group therapy 12 CACJ New Judges Orientation","97\/189 TREATMENT PROVIDERS Master\u2019s level Clinicians include: \uf0a1 Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) \uf0a1 Diagnose \uf0a1 Provide individual counseling and group therapy (Psychotherapy) \uf0a1 Conduct mental health and substance abuse assessments and determine placement criteria for clients \uf0a1 Complete Treatment Plans 13 TREATMENT PROVIDERS Certified Substance Use Counselors (CADC,GCADC) \u2022 Education level indicators: \uf0a1 I-at least a GED\/High School Diploma \uf0a1 II- at least a Bachelor\u2019s degree \uf0a1 (MAC, CAADC) or III-at least a Master\u2019s degree \uf0a1 Services shall in any event be limited to the provision of chemical dependency treatment \uf0a1 Cannot diagnose \uf0a1 Substance Use Group and Individual Substance Use Counseling \uf0a1 Substance Use assessments Group Facilitators for Evidence Based Curricula (Psychoeducational) \uf0a1 Must be trained and Certified to deliver identified curriculum 14 CACJ New Judges Orientation","98\/189 PHASES STABILIZATION PHASE INTENSIVE TREATMENT PHASE TRANSITION PHASE \uf0a1 AOD Detoxification \u2022 Individual and Group Counseling \u2022 Social Reintegration \uf0a1 Initial Treatment Assessment \u2022 Other Core and Adjunctive Therapies \u2022 Employment And Education \uf0a1 Education \u2022 Housing Services \uf0a1 Screening For Other Needs \u2022 Other Aftercare Activities 15 UNSUCCESSFUL TREATMENT ATTEMPTS Typical Option: Residential Substance Use Treatment \u2013RSUT \u2022 9-month, highly structured program targeting high risk, high needs offenders \u2022 need for intensive substance abuse programming \u2022 Offenders have a history of substance abuse which was the causative factor to their correctional supervision \u2022 Offenders involved are in an intensive, highly structured residential therapeutic treatment community, comprised of peer groups and counselors. \u2022 The community is responsible for helping offenders work together under the authority and supervision of staff \u2022 Program incorporates process and psycho-educational groups, individual counseling, work details, and vocational education \u2022 Offenders balance work with intensive individual and group counseling sessions \u2022 Offenders are subject to random drug screening 16 CACJ New Judges Orientation"]