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Learn about Family Treatment Courts through this 16-minute educational presentation that explores specialized court programs designed to address child welfare cases involving substance abuse. Discover how these innovative judicial approaches integrate treatment services with legal proceedings to support families affected by addiction while prioritizing child safety. Examine the structure, processes, and outcomes of Family Treatment Courts, including their role in the child protective services system and their effectiveness in promoting family reunification and recovery. Gain insights into the collaborative model that brings together judges, attorneys, social workers, treatment providers, and other professionals to create comprehensive support systems for families in crisis. Understand the evidence-based practices and therapeutic jurisprudence principles that guide these specialized courts in making decisions that balance accountability with compassion, ultimately working toward sustainable family preservation and child welfare outcomes.
Syllabus
Family Treatment Courts by Colleen Lillard, PhD
Taught by
WVCTSI Project ECHO