SUDs in Tribal Courts, Webinar 4, Responding to Return to Use and Violations of Court Orders
Days & Times
Noon PDT/1 p.m. MDT/2 p.m. CDT/3 p.m. EDT. 60 minutes.
Course Location
Online
When a parent or defendant has a suspected return to use in violation of court orders, judges must balance safety, accountability, and long-term stability. This session examines key decision points from the bench, including distinguishing violations stemming from recovery-related behavior versus public safety risks, adjusting conditions when appropriate, and applying proportionate responses that reinforce compliance without unnecessary escalation. The session will also review what the evidence shows about the use of jail in response to return to use and how courts can exercise discretion to promote safety and long-term stability.
During this course, you will learn to:
- Analyze key decision points regarding parental or defendant return to use while balancing safety, accountability, and stability.
- Differentiate between violations caused by recovery-related behavior and those posing immediate public safety risks.
- Evaluate research evidence concerning the impact of jail sanctions as a response to a participant's return to use.
- Apply proportionate judicial responses and condition adjustments that reinforce compliance without causing unnecessary escalation.
When a parent or defendant has a suspected return to use in violation of court orders, judges must balance safety, accountability, and long-term stability. This session examines key decision points from the bench, including distinguishing violations stemming from recovery-related behavior versus public safety risks, adjusting conditions when appropriate, and applying proportionate responses that reinforce compliance without unnecessary escalation. The session will also review what the evidence shows about the use of jail in response to return to use and how courts can exercise discretion to promote safety and long-term stability.