Jefferson County, TN created a program for addicts that do not qualify for court recovery programs
Jefferson County, TN created a program for addicts
Jefferson County created a program to serve drug offenders that need treatment, but do not qualify for drug recovery court programs. Offenders are evaluated and given health treatment plans. They meet with corrections officers and judges to ensure they stick to the plan.
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Recovery Oriented Compliance Strategy Latest Tool In Opioid Fight | Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts
October 1, 2018 Type: News Weight: ...
Judge Slone receives national award for opioid-related work | | newportplaintalk.com
Fourth Judicial District Circuit Court Judge Duane Slone, whose groundbreaking work in the courtroom has given new hope to many battling addiction issues, was recently awarded the National Center for
Project Succeeded
The judge who came up with the program received a state award for his work with opioid addiction and coming up with the innovative program. There are a number of graduates from the program that have been able to stay clean and sober.
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