How Can I Learn More?

For enhanced learning regarding the topics covered in Module 1, please review the following resources:
Guidance to States: Recommendations for Developing Family Drug Court Guidelines 
The publication provides information on best practices and collaborative principles to develop and sustain Family Drug Courts, and incorporates up-to-date research supporting key strategies. The Guidelines will assist policy makers and practitioners to enhance and expand these programs.

All Discipline – Orientation Materials 
The webpage includes fundamental publications and web-based resources applicable to all disciplines.

Paw (Michigan) Family Treatment Court Video 
The Treatment Courts in Paw Paw, Michigan, provide substance use disorder treatment to families involved in child protection proceedings and adult felony offenders.  This video features interviews with court leaders, a family that graduated from the Family Treatment Court Program, and three graduates of the Adult Drug Treatment Court.

Butte, MT Family Drug Court Video 
The video provides an overview of the Butte Family Treatment Court and its program operations. The primary goal is reunification of children and parents by providing substance use disorder treatment and support.

Jefferson County Family Drug Court Video 
The Jefferson County Family Drug Court began as a way to bring the child welfare and substance use disorder treatment systems together to address the cycle of drug use and child abuse/neglect within the community.  The video was created as a means to both promote the program and to spur a conversation in the Greater Birmingham area on how substance use disorders affect the entire family.

Peer Learning Court Program 
Children and Family Futures has identified best practice models by creating mentorship sites across the nation that further the exchange of learning through peer-to-peer technical assistance. Peer Learning Courts host visiting Family Drug Court professionals to experience their court in action and share proven policies, practices and lessons learned.