...intervention programs and therapeutic courts that have expanded throughout Alaska over the past decade. The Juneau Therapeutic Court program began in 2005."Reaching early solutions works better not only for the families and children involved...
...a year, he was filled with dread at the prospect of going back to jail.Then his second lifeline came in: Juneau Therapeutic Court. The program, geared toward alcoholic misdemeanor and felony DUI defendants, offers an alternative to jail...
...Part of it is the idea of ending the revolving door," said Kendall Merry, the program coordinator for Juneau Therapeutic Court. "A lot of the folks in this population are in on a very regular basis, mainly for minor offenses - disorderly...
...look at it now, that is what I had to do in order to get here," Rose said at his graduation Wednesday from Juneau Therapeutic Court. "That is how I have to look at it. This is a huge accomplishment. That period of my life was pretty dark...
...participants to think about behavorial errors, according to the Washington state Department of Corrections. Juneau Therapeutic Court is one of more than 2,400 such courts in the United States and hears cases dealing with drug and alcohol related...
...of National Drug and Alcohol Court Month, the Juneau Therapeutic Court will hold a ceremonial commencement and open...therapeutic courts in the United States, the Juneau Therapeutic Court hears cases of offenders charged with drug and...
...a 45-year resident, will graduate from the Juneau Therapeutic Court on May 15. Miller is an executive secretary...Q: Generally, what is your opinion on the Juneau Therapeutic Court? Miller: "I think it was very helpful to me...
...at One of the first participants to enroll in Juneau Therapeutic Court completed the intensive 18-month program and...charged with felony driving under the influence. Juneau Therapeutic Court hearings are scheduled at 3:30 p.m. every...
...and other alcohol-related crimes, according to its new coordinator. Wendy Hamilton, hired to coordinate Juneau Therapeutic Court, said Tuesday that the program's approach will offer offenders an opportunity to address their alcohol addiction...
...being selected for an outstanding graduate award at the 3rd Annual Ceremonial Commencement exercises for the Juneau Therapeutic Court on Thursday at the Dimond Courthouse. Therapeutic Court is an 18-month program for misdemeanor or felony defendants...
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