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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-14-2021 Treatment Courts Minutes MEETING MINUTES TREATMENT COURTS SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE COMMUNITY JUSTICE COLLABORATING COUNCIL January 14, 2021 9:00 AM Room 1284-County Board Room St. Croix County Government Center - Room 1284 - Government Center - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin NOTICE Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CJCC members are encouraged to attend the meeting via the use of technology utilizing the Zoom platform. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Attendee Organization Title Status Arrived Name Scott Knudson St. Croix Sheriff Present County Edward Vlack St. Croix Hon. Edward F. Vlack, Br. II Absent County Scott St. Croix Hon. Scott R. Needham, Br. III Present Needham County Mark Lemke St. Croix Supervisor, Division of Present County Community Corrections Mike St. Croix Hon. R. Michael Waterman, Br. IV, Present Waterman County Chair Scott St. Croix Hon. Scott J. Nordstrand Absent Nordstrand County Bob Rohret St. Croix Director, Health and Human Absent County Services Travis Satorius St. Croix Attorney Manager, Office of State Absent County Public Defender Also present; APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Treatment Courts Subcommittee of the Community Justice Collaborating Council Regular Meeting June 16, 2020 12:00 PM Minutes from June 16, 2020 Treatment Court accepted as presented. RESULT: ACCEPTED PUBLIC COMMENT BUSINESS ITEMS 1. 2020 Treatment Court Program Snapshot Review Judge Waterman provided a review of the age, sex, drug of choice, conviction type, point of program entry and program exit outcomes for Track 1 and Track 2 participants. Graduations exceed terminations. Kim Kitzberger spoke regarding referrals that were deemed ineligible. Judge Waterman reviewed the procedures of admissions. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. Treatment Court CORE Reporting System Program Reports Review Judge Waterman discussed the CORE reporting system and how it is used to keep track of the program. Kim Kitzberger spoke on data collection and input into the system from 2016-2020. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. Treatment Court Alumni/Mentor Group Update One of the best ways to maintain sobriety is to be a part of the recovery community. Graduates find a structural disconnect upon graduation. In an effort to address this issue, an alumni/mentor group is beginning. Graduates provide mentorship to those just entering Treatment Court. Certified peer support training will be available in February. This program will provide a valuable supportive bridge for recent graduates and those just beginning the program. RESULT: DISCUSSED 4. Treatment Court Program Fees Update Judge Waterman explained the participant costs of the program and proposed a sliding fee scale similar to what Behavioral Health uses. Most participants cannot afford the costs and a waiver or sliding fee scale would allow for participation in the program. Judge Needham raised concerns. Further study will be completed before bringing it back to the committee. RESULT: DISCUSSED 5. Treatment Court Process and Outcomes Evaluations Update A UW-River Falls professor was hired to do an outcomes study. The report should be available in 2021. The report will provide the information for putting together the 2022 TAD grant application. RESULT: DISCUSSED 6. 2022 Treatment Alternatives & Diversion (TAD) Grant Program Enhancements Update Potential program enhancements include a Justice Services Department where programs would be consolidated for a systemic program. A justice systems services umbrella is something that may be included as part of the TAD grant to distinguish our program from others in the state. A task force could be identified in tandem to the TAD grant application. RESULT: DISCUSSED REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE Judge Waterman will continue with the transition of Treatment Court Judge to Judge Nordstrand. Judge Waterman will serve as backup. A question was raised regarding the impact to track 2 with mandatory prison on OWI 5th and above. ADJOURN Judge Waterman adjourned the meeting at 10:08 a.m. DATE OF NEXT MEETING Thursday, May 13, 2021, 9:00 a.m., Government Center-County Board room and via Zoom.