[Tribal-drug-courts] Materials from TLPI's NADCP Conference Presentations

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Materials from TLPI’s
NADCP Conference Presentations

Materials from the Tribal Law and Policy Institute’s National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) Conference presentations are now available at http://www.wellnesscourts.org/prior-event-resources/index.cfm and copied below. Tribes had a strong showing at this year’s conference, with over 60 individuals in attendance at the Tribal Nations Forum and multiple tribal practitioners sharing their expertise as conference presenters.

2018 National Association of Drug Court Professionals Conference
May 30 - June 2, 2018
Houston, TX

Preserving our Culture: Realizing Restorative Justice in Tribal Wellness Courts<http://www.wellnesscourts.org/files/Preserving%20Our%20Culture.pdf>
Hon. Allie Maldonado, Chief Judge, Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Tribal Court
Patrick McKelvie, Coordinator, Sault Ste. Marie Chippewa Family Healing to Wellness Court
A participant’s healing often includes re-integration into the community and re-integration with one’s self. Cultural resources can be used to ground the self, reconnect with lost custom, and develop spiritual and cultural meaning that may have been lost or disregarded. Incorporation of culture into Healing to Wellness Court programming can take a variety of forms, from including cultural activities into the sanctions and incentives, to having a Wellness Court tribal name, to embedding treatment phases with cultural significance. Incorporation of custom and tradition can be especially important for Native participants, who often stem from a different worldview than that offered in standard drug court settings. This workshop will explore this different worldview, and strategies for incorporating custom and tradition into both Tribal Healing to Wellness Court and into State Drug Court programs. This workshop will include a dialogue of cultural readiness for Wellness Court/Drug Court participants, as well as different examples from operational Wellness Courts.

The Staffing and the Hearing: Strategies for Tribal Wellness Courts<http://www.wellnesscourts.org/files/Staffing%20and%20Hearing.pdf>
Hon. Carrie Garrow, Chief Judge, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court
Hon. Charlene Jackson, Owner/Managing Attorney, Jackson Law Firm, PLLC
Lauren van Schilfgaarde, Tribal Law Specialist, Tribal Law and Policy Institute
The staffing and the hearing represent the weekly manifestation of the Wellness Court model. The multi-disciplinary team gathers to discuss the participants’ progress, issue incentives and sanctions, and problem-solve their needs. However, the method and form that the staffing and the hearing can take can vary across a wide spectrum. This workshop will explore a variety of different options, ranging from structured to formal to restorative. This workshop will explore the mechanics of both the staffing and the hearing, including sample progress reports, court room layout, and court orders. The workshop will explore communication considerations between team members, trauma-informed strategies for participants, and incentives and sanctions within the hearing.
Bench Bard 15 - Staffing Meeting<http://www.wellnesscourts.org/files/Bench%20Card%2015%20-%20Staffing%20Meeting.docx>
Bench Card 17 - Review Hearing<http://www.wellnesscourts.org/files/Bench%20Card%2017%20-%20Review%20Hearing.docx>
Sample Participant Progress Reports<http://www.wellnesscourts.org/files/Sample%20Participant%20Progress%20Reports.pdf>

Healing the Family: Tribes and Counties Working Together Within the Family Treatment Court and Family Tribal Healing to Wellness Court<http://www.wellnesscourts.org/files/Healing%20the%20Family.pdf>
Hon. Mary Cardoza, Chief Judge, Lummi Nation
Jennifer Foley, Senior Program Associate, Center for Children and Family Futures
Hon. Carrie Garrow, Chief Judge, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court
Hon. Charlene Jackson, Owner/Managing Attorney, Jackson Law Firm, PLLC
Lauren van Schilfgaarde, Tribal Law Specialist, Tribal Law and Policy Institute
Family Healing to Wellness Court integrate the drug court model with child welfare and dependency court advocates to improve the recovery, safety, and permanency outcomes for families affected by parental substance use. For tribal communities, this integration additionally includes tribal values, laws, and resources. However, within a civil docket the drug court model must adapt. This workshop will highlight special considerations for Family Healing to Wellness Courts, especially concerning the opportunities and challenges when collaborating with neighboring counties/state. This can include the competing needs of child welfare’s focus on the best interests of the child and timelines, differing case referrals, and the parallel vs. integrated models.

Housing and Transportation: Successes in Indian Country<http://www.wellnesscourts.org/files/Lummi%20Sche'lang'en%20Village(1).pdf>
Hon. Mary Cardoza, Chief Judge, Lummi Nation
Diane Phair, Executive Director, Lummi Nation Housing Authority
Hon. Kim McGinnis, Chief Judge, Pueblo of Pojoaque Tribal Court
Hon. Kami Hart, Children’s Court Judge, Gila River Indian Community Court
Ruben Baca, Family Healing to Wellness Court Coordinator, Gila River Indian Community Court
Housing and transportation are the two most oft-cited barriers for Healing to Wellness Court participants. This workshop will explore some of the reasons behind these chronic challenges, then explore a variety of effective strategies being employed by tribes across Indian country. Examples will include sober housing initiatives, HUD grants, utilizing treatment transportation, driver’s license programs, and other strategies that have coupled with the Wellness Court to better engage participants and help ensure their success.

Ethics in Tribal Healing to Wellness Court
<javascript:void(0)/*339*/>Hon. Carrie Garrow, Chief Judge, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court
Hon. Charlene Jackson, Owner/Managing Attorney, Jackson Law Firm, PLLC
Healing to Wellness Court sheds much of the formality of adversarial proceedings. But Healing to Wellness Courts are not relieved of the same ethical boundaries and considerations. With collaboration among different agencies, frequent interactions with participants, and the increased potential for ex parte and confidential communications, Wellness Court practitioners must maneuver distinct and sometimes competing ethical considerations. This workshop will overview some of these ethical considerations ranging from the attorney to the treatment provider’s perspective. Topics will include confidentiality, relationships among team members and participants, and the inter-relationship of Wellness Court duties and distinct professional ethical obligations.
Kaitlyn Griffin, Answering the Critics: How Judges' Adherence to High Ethical Standards Increases Drug Courts' Effectiveness<javascript:void(0)/*338*/>, 36 J. Legal Prof. 545 (2012).
Tamar M. Meekins, Risky Business: Criminal Specialty Courts and the Ethical Obligations of the Zealous Criminal Defender<javascript:void(0)/*340*/>, 12 Berkeley J. Crim. L. 75 (2007).
Susan Weinstein, Ethical Considerations for Prosecutors in Drug Courts<javascript:void(0)/*341*/>, 15 Crim. Just. 26 (2000).

        Upcoming Trainings and Grant Opportunities:

  *   FY 2018 BJA Drug Court Discretionary Grant Solicitation<https://www.bja.gov/funding/DrugCourts18.pdf>
Due: June 5, 2018
TLPI’s BJA Drug Court Discretionary Grant Webinar<http://www.wellnesscourts.org/webinars.cfm>
  *   FY 2018 Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Program <https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6991297851790142722>
Due: June 7, 2018
TLPI’s BJA COAP Webinar<http://www.wellnesscourts.org/webinars.cfm>
  *   8th Annual Tribal Healing to Wellness Courts Enhancement Training<http://www.enhancementtraining.org/>
August 28-30, 2018
Albuquerque, NM
www.EnhancementTraining.org<http://www.EnhancementTraining.org>

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