NCJ Number
246492
Date Published
May 2014
Length
118 pages
Annotation
This publication provides information on the key components of Tribal Healing to Wellness courts.
Abstract
This publication is part of a series of publications geared towards assisting tribal governments and tribal justice systems in developing, enhancing, and sustaining Tribal Healing to Wellness courts. The 10 key components of Tribal ) Healing to Wellness courts include 1) the courts should focus on individual and community healing; 2) defendants can enter the courts through various referral points and legal processes that promote tribal sovereignty; 3) early screening is used to determine defendants' eligibility for the system; 4) the courts provide access to treatment and rehabilitation services; 5) the courts provide intensive supervision to participants; 6) the courts use progressive rewards to encourage participant compliance with court requirements; 7) continued collaboration between the court judges and the court's team and staff; 8) use of monitoring and evaluation to improve the court processes; 9) promoting continued interdisciplinary and community education to promote the courts efforts; and 10) ongoing commitments, communication, coordination, and cooperation among court team members, service providers, and payers. Additional resource information is provided at the end of the publication.