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11-14 April, 2023
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Better Together
The Arizona Problem Solving Courts conference brings together probation and parole staff, judges, attorneys, behavioral health providers, social workers, law enforcement and problem solving court coordinators for education on how to better server persons throughout Arizona involved with Problem Solving Courts, collaboration and support, and stigma reduction.
Keynote Speakers
Jesse Heath
Recovery Court Coordinator
From Participant to Practitioner
Overview
Mr. Heath will share his inspirational journey of his path to recovery and becoming the coordinator for the recovery court program from which he graduated.
Carolyn Hardin
NDCI Chief of Training & Research
Dare Them to Dream: Building Recovery Capital Step by Step
Overview
While utilizing substance use disorder treatment is critical in the drug court model, what other elements are important to bring about long-term recovery for clients? Research over the past two decades has found that individuals with strong concentrations of personal, social, and community capital are more likely to sustain long-term recovery. But what exactly does this mean, and how do we operationalize this in the treatment court model? This session will introduce participants to the concept and definition of Recovery Capital.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the research findings on the importance of assessing and building personal, social, and community capital to strengthen long-term recovery – long past the exit from treatment court.
- Teams will learn how to move these concepts into practice throughout their program, with a specific focus on applying the recovery capital framework in staffing and case management.
Celina M Hennessey
Clinical Director
Emerging Adult Justice: Young Adult Courts
Overview
Judge Bruce Chan and his Clinical Director, Celina M Hennessey, will share the impacts of San Francisco’s Young Adult Court. They will provide an overview of their interdisciplinary approach, use of motivational interviewing principles, and the importance of having a strong social work foundation.
Judge Quigley will moderate the discussion and share Arizona’s concerns for this population, the growing number of young adults involved in the criminal justice system, and opportunities to effectively address these challenges.
Learning Objectives:
- Attendees will develop an understanding of how and why the 18 - 25 year old population presents unique challenges for supervision and treatment as opposed to older age groups;
- Attendees will learn about how the San Francisco Young Adult Court was formed and how it operates, including but not limited to sources of funding, eligibility requirements, resources utilized, and outcomes.
- Attendees will learn about potential challenges and opportunities to establishing Young Adult Courts in Arizona.
Judge Bruce Chan
Judge
Emerging Adult Justice: Young Adult Courts
Overview
Judge Bruce Chan and his Clinical Director, Celina M Hennessey, will share the impacts of San Francisco’s Young Adult Court. They will provide an overview of their interdisciplinary approach, use of motivational interviewing principles, and the importance of having a strong social work foundation.
Judge Quigley will moderate the discussion and share Arizona’s concerns for this population, the growing number of young adults involved in the criminal justice system, and opportunities to effectively address these challenges.
Learning Objectives:
- Attendees will develop an understanding of how and why the 18 - 25 year old population presents unique challenges for supervision and treatment as opposed to older age groups;
- Attendees will learn about how the San Francisco Young Adult Court was formed and how it operates, including but not limited to sources of funding, eligibility requirements, resources utilized, and outcomes.
- Attendees will learn about potential challenges and opportunities to establishing Young Adult Courts in Arizona.
Steve Hanson
NDCI Faculty Consultant
Addiction and Psychopharmacology
Overview
This session outlines the effects of alcohol and drugs on the brain. It discusses the most recent research in the area and stresses the importance and effectiveness of treatment to combat addiction.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the short- and long-term neurological effects of alcohol and drug use and their implications for treatment.
- Evaluate how to apply current research findings to the practice of alcohol and drug treatment.
- Recognize the short- and long-term general effects of alcohol and other drug use on brain physiology and behavior.
- Learn the difference between use, abuse, and dependence/addiction and begin to develop appropriate and attainable expectations for offenders in your treatment court program.
Esteemed Panel of Practitioners:
Judge Rick A. Williams- Mohave County Superior CourtKarla Rahn- Probation Officer, Maricopa County
Julia Kaiserman- Prosecutor, Pima County
Deborah White- Treatment Provider, Yuma County
Nate Wade- Defense Attorney, Pinal County
Leigh Rupert- Clinical Coordinator, Maricopa County
Does This Happen in Other Counties? Observations from Arizona’s Treatment Courts
When challenges arise, one of the first questions is, “How do other treatment courts handle that?” With that in mind, experienced treatment court team members from around the state will discuss challenges their respective programs face regarding engagement and supervision of clients, treatment, fidelity to best practices, and incentives and sanctions. Panelists will share how they respond to challenges, what successes or failures they have experienced, and will encourage the audience to share their experiences as well.
Learning Objectives:
- How other treatment courts respond to challenges that arise,
- How to tailor other jurisdictions’ solutions to your treatment court, and
- The importance of networking in addressing challenges.
Travel Information
Venue
PRESCOTT RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER 1500 State Route 69 Prescott, AZ 86301
Transport
A shuttle will be made available from additional hotels if you are unable to book a room at the Prescott Resort
Hotel
Once you register you can call the hotel, and they will have your registration info to get our exclusive room rates starting at $93*.
* ONCE REGISTERED YOU WILL BE PROVIDED A CODE FOR SPECIAL ROOM RATES
Additional Hotel Details
Hassayampa Inn
$109
122 E. Gurley Street
Prescott AZ 86301
800-322-1927
Holiday Inn Express
$119
3454 Rancho Drive
Prescott AZ 86303
928-445-8900
(Includes hot breakfast)
Hampton Inn
$119
3453 Rancho Drive
Prescott AZ 85303
928-443-5500
(Includes hot breakfast)
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