National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges

Substance Abuse

Using "Sober Support" Groups In Your Juvenile Court

"Using Sober Support Groups in Your Juvenile Court" was developed by a group of multdisciplinary professionals who work with substance abusing youth. The Brief is a valuable tool that will guide courts and court practitioners to make the best possible decisions to improve outcomes for the youth they serve. The Brief clearly outlines the research and case law related to the use of sober support groups within a juvenile court and relays best practices to use when mandating youth to sober support groups.

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Managing and Sustaining Your Juvenile Drug Court

"Managing and Sustaining Your Juvenile Drug Court" is part one of a two-part series. Part two is an assessment tool for juvenile drug courts. "Ensuring Fidelity to the Juvenile Drug Courts Strategies in Practice--A Program Component Scale" will help JDC administrators determine if there are any gaps in their programs and give concrete recommendations to strengthen program operations and team cohesiveness.

A Judicial Curriculum on Juvenile DWI and Alcohol and Other Drug Use

This regionally based training curriculum will impart a new perspective to judges who deal with youth DWIs and give them the tools needed to become a proactive member of their community and advocates for change. (AOD-01) No charge

Establishing Juvenile Drug Courts: A Judicial Curriculum

The curriculum is designed for judges who are considering, or are at the early stages of planning the establishment of a juvenile drug court in their jurisdiction. The audience may include other members of a planning team who have an interest in the topic area as well. (AOD-02) No charge

Juvenile Drug Courts: Strategies in Practice

These 16 strategies, each accompanied by recommendations for implementation, are designed to be a guide to planning, operating, and implementing juvenile drug courts. (AOD-05) Click here to download.

Development of the Miami-Dade County Dependency Drug Court

Presents an overview of the country’s first modern drug court. 2003 (CAN-12) $5.00

Protocol for Making Reasonable Efforts to Preserve Families in Drug-Related Dependency Cases

Provides model questions to guide risk assessment and identify the family preservation service needs of drug-exposed families. Available by download only. 1992 (CAN-08)