Drug Court Planning Initiative
TRAINING PROCESS—FY 2008
Information about the training process for FY 2008 is now OPEN.
BJA, in partnership with the National Drug Court Institute (NDCI) developed the content of each DCPI program. Representatives from each of these organizations will attend all DCPI events.
In offering training and technical assistance through DCPI, BJA demonstrates a commitment to working with local jurisdictions to prevent and control substance abuse and crime.
Things you must know before attending DCPI trainings:
Required Commitment
In offering training and technical assistance through DCPI, BJA demonstrates a commitment to working with local jurisdictions to prevent and control substance abuse and crime.
BJA's investment in this training initiative must be met by active participation of all approved DCPI team members. In addition to attending required trainings, team members will be expected to work with an assigned training coordinator throughout the planning process and complete a number of activities while at their home location.
DCPI participants will have regular contact with their assigned coordinator during the course of the 4-6 month planning process. Offsite trainings are expected to last 5 days and will start in between February and conclude in April 2008. There will be one training at an offsite location to be determined and attendance is essential and required. Jurisdictions that are unable or unwilling to fully participate in DCPI may forfeit their participation in future BJA training events.
Each participating judge must write and submit a letter of commitment that includes the information listed below.
- An expression that the community will seek resources necessary to sustain an operational drug court that may result from the community's planning efforts.
- A list of agencies that will make up your team participating in the planning process.
- An expression of the agency's commitment to the development and implementation of your drug court.
- The expected responsibilities and resources the participating team member agencies will dedicate once the drug court is operational.
- A clearly stated commitment that approved team members will attend all required training in its entirety.
- Indication that all team members have read and will abide by the Federal Travel Regulations and DCPI policies.
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Team Member Roles and Responsibilities
To participate in DCPI, each community must identify a Drug Court Planning Team.
| Adult |
Juvenile |
Family |
Tribal |
| |
| Drug Court Coordinator | Drug Court Coordinator | Drug Court Coordinator | Drug Court Coordinator |
| Judge | Judge | Judge | Judge |
| Prosecutor | Prosecutor | Agency Attorney/Prosecutor | Prosecutor |
| Defense Counsel | Defense Counsel | Parent Attorney | Defense Counsel/Advocate |
| Treatment Representative | Treatment Representative | Treatment Representative | Treatment Representative |
| Law Enforcement | School/Education | Child Welfare Representative | Tribal Council/Community Leader |
| Probation Representative | Community Supervision | Guardian Ad Litem/Court Appointed Special Advocate | Tribal Elder |
| Evaluator/Researcher | Evaluator/Researcher | Evaluator/Researcher | Evaluator/Researcher |
| | | | School Representative |
Each participating team member must:
- Attend all training sessions.
- Actively participate in all discussions and training breakouts.
- Abide by the Federal Travel Regulations and DCPI policies.
- Identify an appropriate substitute if the need arises.
- Complete all homework assignments and respond to all requests for information.
In addition, the drug court coordinator must serve as the team point of contact for all DCPI coordination activities. This will include ensuring all relevant information is disseminated to team members in a timely fashion, responding to requests for information, and coordinating with all DCPI service providers.
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Training Costs
Lodging and per diem cost associated with required team members' participation in DCPI will be covered by BJA. Payment will occur through direct billing and reimbursements.
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