Drug courts
OJJDP FY 2023 Family Treatment Court Program
OJJDP 2021 Annual Report
Starting a Juvenile Drug Court: A Planning Guide
OJJDP FY 2022 Family Treatment Court Program
Family Treatment Court Program
Overview
Family treatment courts serve children, parents, guardians, and families involved in the child welfare system when substance use is a contributing factor to child abuse or neglect. These courts aim to protect children, ensure they have safe and nurturing permanent homes, and help parents achieve stable recovery from substance use disorders.
More than 400 family treatment courts operate in communities across the United States...
OJJDP FY 2021 Family Drug Court Program
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention 2020 Annual Report
Developing Juvenile Drug Court Practices on Process Standards: A Systematic Review and Qualitative Synthesis
Juvenile Drug Courts: Policy and Practice Scan
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Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention: Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Report
Drug Courts
Overview
Substance use continues to pose a significant threat to the health, safety, and well-being of youth and communities nationwide. More than 9 percent of young people ages 12 to 17 needed treatment for substance use in the last year.
Drug courts are specialized court programs designed to help individuals overcome substance use and its repercussions. OJJDP funds drug courts to help youth and families...