The
2012 adcpi is full and registration is now closed.
- Are you looking for ways to address alcohol and substance abuse issues within your community?
- Would you like to be educated on the scientific research and best practices of an Adult Drug Court?
Overview
The Adult Drug Court Planning Initiative (ADCPI) is designed to assist jurisdictions in the planning and development of Drug Court programs. NDCI staff and a cadre of treatment court practitioners work with planning teams to shape their programs, develop their policy and procedure manuals, and build team unity.
Each session has been designed to familiarize participants with the building blocks of Adult Drug Courts. Topics include, but are not limited to:
- Team Building
- Mission Statement
- Target Populations
- Evaluation/MIS
- Sustainability
BJA, in partnership with the NDCI developed the content of each DCPI program. In offering training and technical assistance through DCPI, BJA demonstrates a commitment to working with local jurisdictions to prevent and control substance abuse and crime. Representatives from each of these organizations will attend all DCPI events.
Up to 25 jurisdictions will be served through the Adult DCPI. Once capacity is reached, a waitlist will be initiated. Waitlisted teams will be accepted into the Adult DCPI as space becomes available. Funding for DCPI is contingent on the availability and amount of FY 2012 funding for the Drug Court Grant Program.
Jurisdictions will be selected to participate in a facilitated 6 month planning process. Each jurisdiction will be required to complete pre-training worksheets, attend one, five-day DCPI training program, maintain routine correspondence with program staff, and submit a Drug Court implementation plan/draft policy and procedure manual. Notification of training dates and locations will be provided by NDCI upon the teams' acceptance. DCPI training programs will be regionally located and will occur between February 2012 and May 2012.
Completion of Application
To apply, each interested jurisdiction must complete the on-line Application
Form and submit a letter of commitment from the judge.
Submission of Letter of Commitment
A Letter of Commitment from the participating judge must be submitted via facsimile to Meghan Wheeler, Senior Consultant at 804-412-2947. The letter must include the following:
- A clearly stated commitment that approved team members will attend the required training in its entirety.
- A list of agencies that will make up your team participating in the planning process.
- An expression of the team's commitment to the planning and development of your Drug Court.
- The expected responsibilities and resources the participating team member agencies will dedicate during the Drug Court planning process.
Team Member Roles and Responsibilities
To participate in Adult DCPI, each community must identify eight (8) individuals representing the following disciplines to form a Drug Court Planning Team:
- Drug Court Coordinator
- Judge
- Prosecutor
- Defense Counsel
- Treatment Representative
- Law Enforcement
- Probation/Community Supervision Representative
- Evaluator/Researcher
Upon acceptance into the training program, each participating team member must:
- Attend the entire week long training.
- Actively participate in all discussions and training breakouts.
- Abide by the Federal Travel Regulations and DCPI policies.
- Identify an appropriate substitute if the need arises.
- Complete all homework assignments and respond to all requests for information.
- Write and submit a Letter of Commitment.
In addition, the Drug Court coordinator must serve as the team point of contact for all DCPI coordination activities. This will include ensuring all relevant information is disseminated to team members in a timely fashion, responding to requests for information, and coordinating with all DCPI staff and faculty.
BJA's investment in this training initiative is dependent upon active participation of all approved DCPI team members. In addition to attending the entire week long training, team members will be expected to work with project staff throughout the planning process and complete a number of pre and post training activities while at their home location.
DCPI participants will have regular contact with NDCI during the course of the 6 month planning process. Trainings are expected to last 5 days and will start in February 2011. There will be one training at a training location where attendance of the entire eight member Drug Court Planning Team is essential and required. Jurisdictions that are unable or unwilling to fully participate in DCPI may forfeit their participation in future BJA training events.
Upon acceptance into the training program each participating team member must write and submit a letter of commitment that includes the information listed below.
- An expression of the agency's commitment to the planning and development of your Drug Court.
- The expected responsibilities and resources the participating team member's agency will dedicate during the Drug Court planning process.
- A clearly stated commitment that approved team member will attend the required training in its entirety.
- Indication that the team member has read and will abide by the Federal Travel Regulations and DCPI policies.
Training Costs
Lodging costs associated with required team members' participation in DCPI will be covered by BJA. Payment will occur through direct billing. All other costs are the responsibility of the team member as detailed in the Federal Travel Regulations and DCPI policies.
Travel Scholarships will be awarded to jurisdictions for travel costs!
NDCI has been provided funding to award Travel Scholarships for travel costs to include airfare, ground transportation, parking, mileage, and per diem for approved jurisdictions. The application request for Travel Scholarships will begin after jurisdictions are approved for inclusion in DCPI. NDCI, in collaboration with BJA will review, approve and award scholarships. Travel Scholarships are intended to defray the cost of travel for teams and may not cover all cost.
For further information regarding the Adult DCPI Application Process and Training Program please contact the following:
Meghan Wheeler, Senior Consultant
National Drug Court Institute
419-884-8139
mwheeler@ndci.org