Description:  

Brown University Distance Learning Program is offering a credited, on-line course on drug
treatment courts: an integrated approach.

In the late 1980's drug courts were implemented as a response to provide an intervention
for non-violent substance abusing offenders. Notably, the Miami/Dade County Drug Court
was the first court implemented. It has been operational since 1989 when the Honorable
Judge Herbert M. Klien continued to experience repeated and detrimental effects of drug
offenses within his circuit. He "became determined to solve the problem of larger numbers
of people on drugs." (Miami's Drug Court: A Different Approach, 1993) This drug court has
become a model program for the Nation (National Criminal Justice Reference Service, n.d.).

Trends reveal substance-abusing offenders, who were also returning to the legal system
repeatedly, have heavily affected the criminal justice system. Many offenders were
committing non-violent crimes related to alcohol or other drug charges. The traditional
adversarial system of justice was ineffective at addressing substance abuse issues. At the
same time, treatment and continued support for substance abusers, has diminished
greatly, in both the private and public system. The innovation of drug court treatment
combined with legal case processing increases the participant's accountability while
providing long-term treatment to assist in behavioral change through sustained program
support. Potential outcomes of supportive court monitoring combined with treatment
suggest the offender will experience a change in behavior and decrease recidivism
(National Association of Drug Court Professionals, 2000; Senjo & Leip, 2001)

Drug treatment courts ensure the full involvement of the key stakeholders. The primary
stakeholders include a presiding judge and sometimes an alternate judge, designated to
oversee all proceedings of the drug court process, prosecution, defense counsel, law
enforcement, police / sheriff department, probation, correctional staff, community partners,
and substance abuse treatment representatives. Combined, the drug court team directs a
mandated process of accountability and treatment of the drug court participant in an effort to
accomplish three outcomes: (1) reduce recidivism, (2) provide treatment, and (3)
accountability of the offender. In exchange for involved participation in drug treatment court,
the offender may be offered a variety of outcomes depending upon the individual program
(U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Courts Program Office, 1997).

In this course we will examine drug courts from an integrated process - the blending of
treatment with legal case processing. Additional topics reviewed will include screening and
assessment of adult substance abusing offenders, ethical issues for drug court
practitioners, and the key components for drug and other specialty courts.

Course Objectives:  

•Gain a broader understanding of treatment drug courts as an integrated approach
•Understand the necessary components to include in the drug court structure
•Identify specific screening and assessment tools appropriate for substance abusing
offenders
•Increase knowledge related to legal and ethical issues for drug court participants and
practitioners

Course Requirements:  

This is a four-week course, beginning on March 22, 2010. Requirements are:

•Required on-line reading (one hour per week)
•Completion of pre and post test
•Completion of weekly homework assignments (one hour per week)
•Participation in the weekly course forum
•Completion of an on-line course evaluation

*Please note that there are no real time events associated with this course. Lessons will be
posted on the class home page on Tuesday and responses are due the following Monday.
With the exception of the first weeks lesson which will be posted Monday with the
responses due the following Monday. Assignments can be accessed at the participant's
convenience.

To participate, you must have:

•An E-mail address and the capacity to retrieve and send E-mail;
•Access to World Wide Web (the following programs provide WWW access: Firefox, Safari,
and Microsoft Explorer)
•Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher is the preferred browser for Brown DLP online courses
•The ability to navigate the World Wide Web
•A basic understanding of how to use a computer and send and receive email

PLEASE NOTE NETWORK AND COMPUTER TECHNICAL SUPPORT
WILL NOT BE PROVIDED.

SPONSORED BY:  Brown University Distance Learning Program

BROUGHT TO YOU BY:  Health Education and Training Institute

The cost for this course is flexible, with options outlined below.  
Payment must be received by the Health Education and Training
Institute before completing registration with the Brown University
Distance Learning Program. You will be given additional registration
information after payment has been received.

Registration Deadline:  
Two full days before the date of the training, or when the course limit is reached.

Accreditation:  

$79.95 Certification

•This four-week course, which begins on March 22, 2010, has been approved by the
National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) for 8
educational credits. It is being provided by the Brown Distance Learning program, which is
accredited as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider (#000151).

•This course meets the qualifications for 8 hours of continuing education credit for MFCC's
and/or LCSW's as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (PCE#1917).

•This course is approved by the Connecticut Certification Board (CCB) for 8 Category 1
continuing education for Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors (CADC's). The CCB is an
IC&RC affiliate.

•The New York State OASAS does accept distance learning CEUs provided by institutions of
higher learning for individuals pursuing or renewing a CASAC, CPP or CPS.

$119.95 Certification

•This Brown Distance Learning Program workshop is approved by the American
Psychological Association for 8 CE's for psychologists.  The Brown Distance Learning
Program maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

*Combined certificates are available upon request.

Certificates will be mailed within two weeks to participants in the program for its duration
who submit all required materials.

Please contact your local certification board to verify reciprocity or acceptance of Brown
Distance Learning contact hours.
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473 Drug Treatment Courts:
An Integrated Approach
March 22nd, 2010
Duration:  4 weeks
Number of CEU’s:  8
Cost:  See flexible pricing options below.
Instructor:  Diane Sherman Ph.D., NCAC-II
Programs cancelled by HETI due to weather conditions, trainer availability or lack of
participants will be rescheduled or fully refunded. Cancellations received 7 business days
in advance will receive a full refund. There will be a $25 fee for cancellations received 6
business days or less before a program. Fees will not be refunded for "no shows" or
cancellations received on the day of the program.
To pay by credit card, please choose an option below.
These credit
cards accepted!