Massachusetts Problem Solving
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The most common types of problem-solving courts were drug courts (44%) and mental health courts (11%) (figure 1). Most courts (53%) reported that they were established prior to 2005, including drug (64%), youth specialty (65%), hybrid DWI/drug (63%), and domestic violence (56%) courts.
Problem solving courts have become an important part of the criminal justice landscape and the National Drug Court Resource Center estimates there are more than 3,800 problem solving courts across all 50 states.
Problem-solving courts put judges at the centre of rehabilitation. Generally operating out of existing courts, problem-solving courts yoke together the authority of the court and the services necessary to reduce reoffending and improve outcomes.
Examples of problem-solving courts include drug courts, domestic violence courts, reentry courts, and veterans treatment courts.
Also known as specialty or therapeutic courts, problem-solving courts provide an alternative forum for certain individuals in the criminal justice system, such as veterans and those with mental illness or substance abuse disorders, among others.
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Problem-solving courts are specialized courts that develop expertise in particular social problems, such as addiction, domestic violence, or family dysfunction, because their caseloads consist primarily of these types of criminal cases (Dorf & Fagan, 2003).
Examples of problem-solving courts include drug courts, domestic violence courts, reentry courts, and veterans treatment courts.
The key components are (1) Drug courts integrate alcohol and other drug treatment services with justice system case processing; (2) Using a nonadversarial approach, prosecution and defense counsel promote public safety while protecting participants' due process rights; (3) Eligible participants are identified early and