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NDCI records all webinars for you to watch at your convenience. Below are our archived webinars and powerpoint slides - make sure you are up to date on the hot topics in Drug Courts!


Presented by: Dr. Douglas Marlowe

More than two decades of research indicates which types of adult offenders are most in need of Drug Court services. Research shows that Drug Courts work best for offenders who are both high-risk and high-need. These high-risk and high-need offenders are in need of the full array of services embodied in the “10 Key Components” of Drug Courts. It may not always be possible or desirable for a Drug Court to target high-risk and high-need participants exclusively. In some communities the Drug Court may be the most effective, or perhaps only, program serving as an alternative to incarceration that has staff members with expertise in managing drug-involved offenders. This webinar describes the conceptual framework and evidence-based practice recommendations for designing alternative tracks within a Drug Court to serve various types of adult participants.

 

Targeting the Right Participants for Adult Drug Courts
Presented by: Dr. Douglas Marlowe


Adult Drug Courts are not designed to treat all drug-involved adult offenders. They were created to fill a specific service gap for drug-dependent offenders who were not responding to existing correctional programs. Research shows that Drug Courts work best for offenders who are both high-risk and high-need. These high- risk and high- need offenders are in need of the full array of services embodied in the “10 Key Components” of Drug Courts. This webinar reviews research and evidence to assist programs with revisiting the target population for their Drug Court.

The DWI vs. the Drug Offender

More and more Drug Treatment Courts are taking habitual DWI offenders into their programs raising questions on what is the proper treatment and supervision for this group of participants; should it be the same as the drug addicted participants? This webinar will discuss the practical and theoretical reasons why some Drug Courts with DWI participants have created separate tracks for the courtroom as well as for treatment.

But I Got A Script For It with Vanessa Price

Prescription drug abuse and addiction has traditionally been overlooked when considering its impact on criminal justice.  National studies and published reports indicated that the abuse of prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs is a growing concern.  The impact of prescription drug abuse and addiction on the criminal justice system must be considered in the design of, target population, and service delivery in specialty courts.

Working Wounded: Avoiding and Coping with Professional Impairment with Terrence Walton

This presentation explores the frequently overlooked issue of impairment in Drug Court professionals.  All of us seek to balance the stresses and strains of our private lives with the need to perform effectively at work.  Even in tough times most of us are able to “pull it together” long enough to get through our day.  However there are times when issues such as divorce, disease, drinking, drugging, depression or other dysfunction rob us of our ability to do our jobs and/or find joy in doing so.  Whether the problem results from an acute incident or from a chronic problem that has reached the breaking point, the consequences can be life and livelihood threatening. This presentation is essential for those who fear they may be impaired; want to know the warning signs of impairment; or want to know how best to support co-workers or loved ones who are struggling.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder with Dr. Casey Taft

The first portion of this webinar will provide an overview of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), including diagnostic features, the identification of biomarkers for PTSD, and interventions for PTSD.  The second portion of the webinar will focus on how trauma and PTSD may impact the family and interventions to prevent family conflict and domestic violence will be discussed.

The Effective Use of Urine Creatinine Measurements in Abstinence Monitoring with Paul Cary

The most common form of urine specimen tampering in Drug Court is sample dilution. The most effective strategy for combating this tampering technique is testing for urine creatinine. This webinar focuses on the importance of urine creatinine measurements and interpretation of creatinine results. Specific gravity, inadvertent dilutes, high creatinine levels, medical conditions effecting creatinine and creatinine sanctioning options are discussed.
Sustainability with Meghan Wheeler

Sustainability must be the focus of every member of the Drug Court team and it is vital to have a comprehensive funding strategy to ensure long-term survival. This webinar will identify various types of funding available to Drug Courts and identify the range of resources and options to support Drug Courts including sources of monetary and non-monetary resource.

How to Build a Mentor Program for your Veterans Treatment Court with Jack O'Connor

'Bath Salts - Another Designer Drug' with Paul Cary

  • This session provides facts about these designer drugs including information on their origin, chemical composition, effects on humans, detection and the legal efforts to ban their sale.


Constitutional & Legal Issues with Judge William Meyer (Ret.)


Spice/K2 With Paul Cary

Incentives and Sanctions with Dr. Doug Marlowe

Relapse with Terrence Walton

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