Treatment courts in New York: what they are, how they work, and what the research says about outcomes
Problem-solving or “treatment” courts—Drug Courts, Mental Health Courts, and DWI (DUI) Courts—have become a major part of New York’s justice system. Instead of treating every case solely as a legal matter, these specialized dockets combine judicial supervision with treatment, case management, and community services designed to reduce substance use, stabilize mental illness, stop dangerous driving, […]