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

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Drug Courts

A Triangular Relationship

Drug Court/Parole Office/Treatment Center Court Card Attendees

NA Groups

ASC/RSC

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Some Resources/Approaches: •Presentations to drug court

personnel Chapter 6, PRHB

•Hold meetings at drug courts Chapter 6, PRHB

•Newcomer Workshops Chapter 6, PRHB addendum

• Introduction to NA Meetings (SP)

What’s NOT Working?

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

Other Ideas?

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?

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