101535: Ensuring Sustainability for Drug Courts: An Overview of Funding Strategies

About the Course:

The National Drug Court Institute (NDCI) has developed this publication to assist courts in creating a sustainability plan that moves past initial implementation into long-term viability. This course examines sustainability strategies utilized at the state level, starting with a general description of the sustainability strategy followed by specific examples. Course materials are from Part One found on pages 3-20 of pdf document (pages 13-30 if using Adobe toolbar page finder).

Journal/Publisher:

National Drug Court Institute

Publication Date:

April 2008

Author

Dennis A. Reilly, Esq., and Atoundra Pierre-Lawson, Esq.

About the Author:

Dennis A. Reilly, Esq., and Atoundra Pierre-Lawson, Esq., are associated with the National Drug Court Institute.

Recommended For:

This course is recommended for health care professionals, especially addiction counselors, psychologists, mental health counselors, social workers, and nurses who seek knowledge about drug court sustainability. It is appropriate for all levels of participants’ knowledge.

Course Objectives:

1. Discuss legislation and appropriations related to drug court sustainability, including creation of a statewide structure, appropriated general funds and surcharges, and replacement of federal funding.

2. Explain drug court administrative structures and discuss court assessments and fee systems, including legislatively mandated funds and convictions assessment.

3. Describe inter-agency agreements in Colorado, Missouri, Florida, and Vermont, and discuss the role of Medicaid and managed care in drug court sustainability.