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Drug courts

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...

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...