DWI & Specialty Courts
Blog articles on Sobering Up that discuss the use and successes of DWI and Specialty Courts located across the United States.
Veterans Treatment Court Act Funds Supportive Alternatives
Veterans treatment courts (VTCs) are one of the fastest growing specialty court types in the U.S.; there are...
NADCP Conference Highlights Individual Experiences of Alcohol Addiction and Abuse
We spent a week at the National Association for Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) Annual Conference where a common...
Tennessee Court Says DUI Testing Fees Unconstitutional
For eight years, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has collected a $250 DUI testing fee for blood...
Judge John S. Kennedy Leaves Behind a Legacy in York County, PA
After serving 22 years on the bench, the Honorable John S. Kennedy has called it a career. Though...
Funding Alert: 2017 Adult Drug Court Discretionary Grants
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is accepting...
Milestone & New Report Highlight Importance of Treatment Courts
According to a recent announcement by the National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP), there are now more...
Drug Court Funding Available for Local Governments and Courts
Grants for drug court services, coordination, offender management, and recovery support services The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA),...
Funding Available for Programs Using Swift, Certain, and Fair Sanctions (SCF)
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has announced that funding is available for...
Impaired Driving Remains a Top Priority for NTSB
Each year, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) releases its “Most Wanted List” with 10 critical transportation safety improvements needed...
U.S. Military Veterans Find Help and Hope in Special Court
A disproportionate number of U.S. Military Veterans find themselves embroiled in the U.S. justice system after returning from combat. Veterans...