Problem-solving courts save lives and strengthen communities | Opinion

A Broward circuit judge who presides in the county’s drug court writes that court systems that place treatment over ...
WBIW

Seven graduate from Lawrence County Superior Court II Problem Solving Court ready to elevate the community

Seven individuals graduated Thursday morning from the Problem Solving Court program in Lawrence Superior Court II, marking ...
Illinois Times

Prison or treatment?

This story is a collaboration between Illinois Answers and the Chicago bureau of MindSite News. Bloomington native Shayla Woodworth had struggled with mental illness and addiction since she was a teen ...

‘I’m not the exception’: Nebraska Supreme Court highlights success of problem-solving courts

Almost three years ago, Alex Strong began his journey with the Sarpy County adult drug court, battling addiction but trying ...
Omaha.com

Nebraska lawmakers seek to expand problem-solving courts, a less costly alternative to prison

LINCOLN — A proven, and lower-cost, alternative to a prison sentence would get a substantial boost in funding under a preliminary recommendation by a state legislative committee. Be the first to know ...
Grand Island Independent

Nebraska considers expanding problem-solving courts to reduce prison overcrowding

LINCOLN — Grappling with nation-leading prison growth, Nebraska officials are looking at ways to expand the state’s problem-solving courts as a potential solution.