DEPARTMENT: Community Corrections
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Accept Allocations From State Of Minnesota's First Judicial District, Dakota County District Court, And Execute Cooperative Agreements For Drug Treatment Court Programs
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize acceptance of the state Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 allocations from the State of Minnesota's First Judicial District, Dakota County District Court, and execution of cooperative agreements between State of Minnesota's First Judicial District, Dakota County District Court, for Adult, Juvenile, and Family Dependency Drug Treatment Court Programs.
SUMMARY
The Juvenile Drug Treatment Court is a collaborative, multidisciplinary initiative designed to improve outcomes for justice-involved youth experiencing substance use disorders (SUD).
The primary Drug Court Team includes the client's defense attorney, the County Attorney, the presiding Judge, the assigned Probation Officer, a Probation Supervisor, and the Wraparound Program Services Coordinator. This team meets regularly to monitor substance use progress, review treatment engagement, address barriers to sobriety, and ensure consistent and informed decision-making throughout each participant's involvement in the program.
The Juvenile Drug Treatment Court integrates a comprehensive array of programming designed to address substance use and support lasting recovery. Services include chemical dependency treatment and aftercare, Habilitation Empowerment Accountability Therapy (H.E.A.T.) 4 Youth (a culturally specific cognitive-based therapy program), Wraparound services, Family Peer Support groups, Community Coaches, and other culturally grounded supports. Together, these interventions help youth reduce or eliminate illegal drug use, build prosocial skills, strengthen family engagement, and establish long-term stability.
The Adult Drug Treatment Court Program is a collaborative, multidisciplinary initiative designed to improve ...
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