Tribal Healing to Wellness Courts: The Key Components

摘要

In 1996, a committee of practitioners and others involved with drug court program operations was established under the leadership of the National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP). The committee was authorized to identify the critical elements of drug court programs to serve as the foundation for later drug court program development. As a result of the committee's efforts-Defining Drug Courts: The Key Components- was published by the Drug Courts Program Office (now part of the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)) in 1997 and has served as the framework for drug court development and operational activities in state courts. This document focused primarily on the development of adult drug court programs. The primary developers of this publication were five members of the Tribal Advisory Committee. This publication is organized around ten key components, adapted for Indian Nations and tribal justice systems, which describe the basic elements that define Tribal Healing to Wellness Courts. The purpose of each key component is explained, followed by several recommended practices that give guidance for implementing each component.