Monday, July 27, 2009

Gen. Barry McCaffrey urges support for Drug Courts

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/gen-barry-mccaffrey/breaking-our-addiction-to_b_245401.html

The verdict is in on Drug Courts. It has been proven beyond a reasonable doubt that Drug Courts work. Drug Courts significantly reduce drug abuse and crime and do so at less expense than any other justice strategy.

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Congress expresses strong support for drug courts

According to the National Association of Drug Court Professionals, the U.S. House of Representatives has voted to approve $45 million for the Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program (a $5 million increase over last year). The House also adopted a committee report with the following statement:

The Committee strongly supports drug courts, which serve a vital role in the Nation's justice system. By providing alternatives to the prosecution and incarceration of offenders with substance abuse problems, drug courts help rebuild lives, support families, and reduce recidivism and the costs of incarceration.

Video highlights success of Kaua`i Drug Court graduates

Drug Court to be discussed tomorrow (July 10) at Upcountry Maui Rotary Club

http://www.upcountrymauirotary.org/Calendar.cfm

July 10

Weekly Meeting

Speaker is Judge Shackley Raffetto on Friends of the Maui Drug Court

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM


New website address for National Association of Drug Court Professionals

http://allrise.org