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08/25/2026

Substance Use Disorders Are Treatable: Recovery Is Possible

Substance use disorders are treatable, and recovery is possible. Principle 2 of JSI's framework examines what effective treatment means for courts, prosecutors, law enforcement, community supervision, and treatment court teams....

Substance use disorders are treatable, and recovery is possible. Principle 2 of JSI's framework examines what effective treatment means for courts, prosecutors, law enforcement, community supervision, and treatment court teams.

08/18/2026

Understanding Substance Use Disorders in the Justice System

Science has changed what we know about substance use disorders. Principle One of JSI’s framework examines what that understanding means for judges, prosecutors, supervision professionals, corrections, and the justice system....

Science has changed what we know about substance use disorders. Principle One of JSI’s framework examines what that understanding means for judges, prosecutors, supervision professionals, corrections, and the justice system.

08/17/2026

The Summer edition of "Justice Insights" is here! Explore what the evidence really shows about specialty courts, why words matter in treatment courts, conversations with justice leaders, four new JSI Associates, and more.

See what’s happening at the Justice Speakers Institute and what’s ahead. https://mailchi.mp/8f5bb97b2649/are-specialty-courts-really-a-disappointing-form-of-diversion?e=bbe1991ddd

08/04/2026

Specialty Courts: What the Evidence Actually Shows

Do specialty courts improve public safety and reduce recidivism? This evidence-based review examines current research on treatment courts, addresses common criticisms, and explains what today's evidence and national best practice standards actually show....

Do specialty courts improve public safety and reduce recidivism? This evidence-based review examines current research on treatment courts, addresses common criticisms, and explains what today's evidence and national best practice standards actually show.

07/28/2026

Words Matter: How Language Shapes Justice in Treatment Courts

Words influence more than conversation—they shape perception, reduce or reinforce stigma, and affect how justice is experienced. Discover why language is an essential component of treatment courts, procedural justice, and evidence-based practices that support long-term recovery....

The words used by judges, attorneys, probation officers, and treatment professionals do more than communicate decisions, they influence stigma, procedural justice, recovery, and ultimately the delivery of justice.

07/21/2026

An Effective Framework for Responding to Substance Use Disorders in the Justice System

Substance use disorders affect every part of the justice system. This new series explores five evidence-based principles that can strengthen public safety, improve outcomes, and support long-term recovery....

Substance use disorders affect every part of the justice system. This new series explores five evidence-based principles that can strengthen public safety, improve outcomes, and support long-term recovery.

07/16/2026

Courts should not rely on artificial intelligence systems simply because they are popular or recommended by vendors.

Before AI tools are used in the justice system, courts should ask important questions about reliability, testing, error rates, and peer review.

In this AI Minute for Courts, Judge Brian MacKenzie (Ret.) explains why independent validation and peer review are essential guardrails for the responsible use of AI.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/kDLT328TQaQ

Artificial intelligence systems used in the justice system must be ...

07/14/2026

Leadership, Innovation, and the Future of Justice

Artificial intelligence, behavioral health research, and emerging technologies are transforming the justice system at an unprecedented pace. Yet innovation alone cannot ensure fairness, accountability, or public trust. The future of justice will depend on informed leadership, evidence-based decision-making, and collaboration across disciplines....

Artificial intelligence, behavioral health research, and emerging technologies are transforming the justice system at an unprecedented pace. Yet innovation alone cannot ensure fairness, accountability, or public trust. The future of justice will depend on informed leadership, evidence-based decision...

07/13/2026

Artificial intelligence may help prosecutors analyze information, but it cannot replace human judgment.

Charging decisions involve ethics, discretion, and accountability—responsibilities that belong to prosecutors, not software.

In this AI Minute for Prosecutors, David Wallace explains why AI should not make charging decisions in the justice system.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/Sth_FgW5b2s

Artificial intelligence may assist prosecutors in organizing inform...

07/07/2026

As courts begin adopting artificial intelligence, they should expect more than promises from technology vendors.

They should expect transparency.

In this AI Minute for Courts, Judge Brian MacKenzie (Ret.) explains why courts need to understand how AI systems work, what data they rely upon, and why vendor transparency is an essential guardrail for responsible AI use.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/bGHj40Px64s

Courts cannot rely on artificial intelligence systems that operate ...