Justice To Healing Wed, 18 Mar 2026 03:28:03 -0400 https://ntcrc.org en-us © 2026 National Treatment Court Resource Center yes 0e66874f-1e2f-53fb-8a9f-c4ea7afabaff ntcrc@uncw.edu National Treatment Court Resource Center episodic false Justice To Healing is a podcast presented by the National Treatment Court Resource Center (NTCRC) and hosted by NTCRC co-directors Kristen DeVall, Ph.D. and Christina Lanier, Ph.D. Each episode explores a topic related to treatment courts through conversations with experts in the field. Listeners will gain knowledge and expand their perspectives regarding treatment court work. Dr. DeVall and Dr. Lanier bring a perspective informed by years of experience in the research and practice of treatment courts. It is our hope that Justice To Healing listeners will translate the information presented into practice.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) National Treatment Court Resource Center ntcrc@uncw.edu https://storage.buzzsprout.com/itwoj6bj21b4wdfeoj4k879ectiv?.jpg Justice To Healing https://ntcrc.org Christina Lanier Kristen DeVall Roles & Responsibilities: Judge Roles & Responsibilities: Judge In this episode of our series exploring the roles and responsibilities of treatment court team members, we sit down with retired Chief Judge Elizabeth Heath (N.C. District 8) of Eastern North Carolina. Judge Heath shares insights from her journey to the bench, the unique responsibilities of treatment court judges, and the challenges and triumphs of serving in a rural community. From balancing legal training with the human-centered approach of treatment courts to supporting participants beyond graduation, Judge Heath offers a thoughtful reflection on her career and life after retirement.

]]> In this episode of our series exploring the roles and responsibilities of treatment court team members, we sit down with retired Chief Judge Elizabeth Heath (N.C. District 8) of Eastern North Carolina. Judge Heath shares insights from her journey to the bench, the unique responsibilities of treatment court judges, and the challenges and triumphs of serving in a rural community. From balancing legal training with the human-centered approach of treatment courts to supporting participants beyond graduation, Judge Heath offers a thoughtful reflection on her career and life after retirement.

]]> National Treatment Court Resource Center Buzzsprout-17756233 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400 3506 21 full false Elizabeth Heath Christina Lanier Kristen DeVall Implementing an Alumni Group Implementing an Alumni Group In Part Two of our special two-part series, we shift gears from designing alumni groups to bringing them to life. Join us as we dive into the key steps for successfully launching and sustaining alumni groups—from choosing the right meeting locations to learning from the National Treatment Court Alumni Association’s nationwide support efforts.

Returning guests Carlos Gonzales and Michael Mooradian are back to share their powerful journeys—from starting local alumni groups to becoming national voices in the treatment court alumni movement. Their stories highlight how alumni groups can transform lives long after graduation.

Tune in for inspiration, practical tips, and a deeper look at how alumni communities can be a lasting force for recovery.

]]> In Part Two of our special two-part series, we shift gears from designing alumni groups to bringing them to life. Join us as we dive into the key steps for successfully launching and sustaining alumni groups—from choosing the right meeting locations to learning from the National Treatment Court Alumni Association’s nationwide support efforts.

Returning guests Carlos Gonzales and Michael Mooradian are back to share their powerful journeys—from starting local alumni groups to becoming national voices in the treatment court alumni movement. Their stories highlight how alumni groups can transform lives long after graduation.

Tune in for inspiration, practical tips, and a deeper look at how alumni communities can be a lasting force for recovery.

]]> National Treatment Court Resource Center Buzzsprout-17405200 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 16:00:00 -0400 5321 20 full false Carlos Gonzales Michael Mooradian Christina Lanier Kristen DeVall Designing an Alumni Group Designing an Alumni Group In the first part of our two-part series, we delve into the design of alumni groups within treatment court programs. Join us as we explore the essential steps in creating effective alumni groups, identify common roadblocks, and discuss the critical role of alumni feedback in enhancing program outcomes. Our returning guests, Carlos Gonzales and Michael Mooradian, share their insights and experiences, shedding light on the various functions and benefits of alumni groups. Don't miss this informative and engaging episode!

]]> In the first part of our two-part series, we delve into the design of alumni groups within treatment court programs. Join us as we explore the essential steps in creating effective alumni groups, identify common roadblocks, and discuss the critical role of alumni feedback in enhancing program outcomes. Our returning guests, Carlos Gonzales and Michael Mooradian, share their insights and experiences, shedding light on the various functions and benefits of alumni groups. Don't miss this informative and engaging episode!

]]> National Treatment Court Resource Center Buzzsprout-16754656 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0400 3191 19 full false Carlos Gonzales Michael Mooradian Christina Lanier Kristen DeVall Roles & Responsibilities: Alumni and Peer Recovery Support Specialists (PRSS) Roles & Responsibilities: Alumni and Peer Recovery Support Specialists (PRSS) We continue our mini-series 'Roles & Responsibilities' by exploring the positions of alumni and peer recovery support specialists (PRSS). Our co-hosts, Drs. Kristen DeVall and Christina Lanier, welcome treatment court alumni and peer support specialists Carlos Gonzales and Michael Mooradian. In this episode, we explore the impact the role of alumni and peer recovery support specialists have in the treatment court process, the differences between volunteer and paid, engagement, challenges, and more.

]]> We continue our mini-series 'Roles & Responsibilities' by exploring the positions of alumni and peer recovery support specialists (PRSS). Our co-hosts, Drs. Kristen DeVall and Christina Lanier, welcome treatment court alumni and peer support specialists Carlos Gonzales and Michael Mooradian. In this episode, we explore the impact the role of alumni and peer recovery support specialists have in the treatment court process, the differences between volunteer and paid, engagement, challenges, and more.

]]> National Treatment Court Resource Center Buzzsprout-14908085 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:00:00 -0400 5626 18 full false Carlos Gonzales Michael Mooradian Christina Lanier Kristen DeVall Roles & Responsibilities: Program Coordinator/Director Roles & Responsibilities: Program Coordinator/Director We begin our new mini-series 'Roles & Responsibilities' by exploring the position of program coordinator. Our co-hosts, Drs. Kristen DeVall and Christina Lanier, welcome Amy Galyon from Blount County Recovery Court in Tennessee. Listen as they discuss Amy's background, responsibilities of the program director/coordinator, additional selling the program, challenges the position faces, and more.

]]> We begin our new mini-series 'Roles & Responsibilities' by exploring the position of program coordinator. Our co-hosts, Drs. Kristen DeVall and Christina Lanier, welcome Amy Galyon from Blount County Recovery Court in Tennessee. Listen as they discuss Amy's background, responsibilities of the program director/coordinator, additional selling the program, challenges the position faces, and more.

]]> NTCRC Buzzsprout-13890605 Wed, 01 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -0400 3908 17 full false Amy Galyon Christina Lanier Kristen DeVall State of the Field: Tribal Healing To Wellness Courts – Part Two State of the Field: Tribal Healing To Wellness Courts – Part Two The State of the Field mini-series finally comes to an end with part two of our discussion focused on Tribal Healing To Wellness Courts (THWCs). Hosts Kristen DeVall, Ph.D. & Christina Lanier, Ph.D. continue their discussion with Kris Pacheco, Tribal Wellness Specialist for Tribal Law and Policy Institute, and Chief Judge John Haupt of the Makah tribe in Neah Bay, Washington. Listen as they discuss the current challenges in THWCs, legalization of marijuana, research among THWCs, and more.

]]> The State of the Field mini-series finally comes to an end with part two of our discussion focused on Tribal Healing To Wellness Courts (THWCs). Hosts Kristen DeVall, Ph.D. & Christina Lanier, Ph.D. continue their discussion with Kris Pacheco, Tribal Wellness Specialist for Tribal Law and Policy Institute, and Chief Judge John Haupt of the Makah tribe in Neah Bay, Washington. Listen as they discuss the current challenges in THWCs, legalization of marijuana, research among THWCs, and more.

]]> NDCRC Buzzsprout-10908768 Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:00:00 -0400 3925 16 full false Kristina Pacheco Christina Lanier Kristen DeVall State of the Field: Tribal Healing To Wellness Courts – Part One State of the Field: Tribal Healing To Wellness Courts – Part One We close out the State of the Field series with part one of an in-depth discussion on Tribal Healing To Wellness Courts (THWCs) in this month's episode. Hosts Kristen DeVall, Ph.D. & Christina Lanier, Ph.D. welcome Kris Pacheco, Tribal Wellness Specialist for Tribal Law and Policy Institute, and Chief Judge John Haupt of the Makah tribe in Neah Bay, Washington. Listen as they discuss the history of THWCs, the structure, who they serve, and more.

]]> We close out the State of the Field series with part one of an in-depth discussion on Tribal Healing To Wellness Courts (THWCs) in this month's episode. Hosts Kristen DeVall, Ph.D. & Christina Lanier, Ph.D. welcome Kris Pacheco, Tribal Wellness Specialist for Tribal Law and Policy Institute, and Chief Judge John Haupt of the Makah tribe in Neah Bay, Washington. Listen as they discuss the history of THWCs, the structure, who they serve, and more.

]]> NDCRC Buzzsprout-10687187 Thu, 26 May 2022 13:00:00 -0400 3547 15 full false Kristina Pacheco Christina Lanier Kristen DeVall State of the Field: Family Treatment Courts State of the Field: Family Treatment Courts Hosts Kristen DeVall, Ph.D. & Christina Lanier, Ph.D. welcome Jane Pfeifer, MPA, Program Director at Center for Children and Family Futures, and Chad Rodi, Ph.D., Director at NPC Research, for discussion regarding the state of family treatment courts (FTCs). Listen as they define FTCs and how they have changed over time. They also discuss a family-centered approach, the Adoption and Safe Families Act, and more.

]]> Hosts Kristen DeVall, Ph.D. & Christina Lanier, Ph.D. welcome Jane Pfeifer, MPA, Program Director at Center for Children and Family Futures, and Chad Rodi, Ph.D., Director at NPC Research, for discussion regarding the state of family treatment courts (FTCs). Listen as they define FTCs and how they have changed over time. They also discuss a family-centered approach, the Adoption and Safe Families Act, and more.

]]> NDCRC Buzzsprout-10122549 Tue, 01 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0500 5092 14 full false Jane Pfeifer Christina Lanier Kristen DeVall Children of Incarcerated Parents Children of Incarcerated Parents Hosts Kristen DeVall, Ph.D. & Christina Lanier, Ph.D. welcome Melissa Radcliff, Program Director at Our Children's Place of Coastal Horizons Center, for discussion regarding children of incarcerated parents (COIP). Listen as they discuss the data, related legislation, impacts on children, the involvement of law enforcement and other roles in COIP, and much more.

]]> Hosts Kristen DeVall, Ph.D. & Christina Lanier, Ph.D. welcome Melissa Radcliff, Program Director at Our Children's Place of Coastal Horizons Center, for discussion regarding children of incarcerated parents (COIP). Listen as they discuss the data, related legislation, impacts on children, the involvement of law enforcement and other roles in COIP, and much more.

]]> NDCRC Buzzsprout-9970387 Fri, 28 Jan 2022 14:00:00 -0500 4266 13 full false Melissa Radcliff Christina Lanier Kristen DeVall State of the Field: Veterans Treatment Courts State of the Field: Veterans Treatment Courts Hosts Kristen DeVall, Ph.D. & Christina Lanier, Ph.D. welcome Dr. Julie Baldwin, Research Professor in the Department of Justice, Law, & Criminology at American University, for discussion regarding the state of veterans treatment courts (VTCs). Listen as they discuss the history of VTCs, the differences between adult drug court and veterans treatment court, target population, risk assessment tools, challenges among programs, research, and much more.

]]> Hosts Kristen DeVall, Ph.D. & Christina Lanier, Ph.D. welcome Dr. Julie Baldwin, Research Professor in the Department of Justice, Law, & Criminology at American University, for discussion regarding the state of veterans treatment courts (VTCs). Listen as they discuss the history of VTCs, the differences between adult drug court and veterans treatment court, target population, risk assessment tools, challenges among programs, research, and much more.

]]> NDCRC Buzzsprout-9841118 Thu, 06 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0500 3103 12 full false Julie Baldwin Christina Lanier Kristen DeVall State of the Field: DUI/DWI Courts State of the Field: DUI/DWI Courts Hosts Kristen DeVall, Ph.D. & Christina Lanier, Ph.D. welcome Jim Eberspacher, Director of the National Center for DWI Courts, for discussion regarding the state of DUI/DWI courts. Listen as they discuss the history and myths of DUI/DWI courts, target population, risk assessment tools, challenges in establishing new programs, current and potential research, and much more.

]]> Hosts Kristen DeVall, Ph.D. & Christina Lanier, Ph.D. welcome Jim Eberspacher, Director of the National Center for DWI Courts, for discussion regarding the state of DUI/DWI courts. Listen as they discuss the history and myths of DUI/DWI courts, target population, risk assessment tools, challenges in establishing new programs, current and potential research, and much more.

]]> NDCRC Buzzsprout-9638930 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0500 5181 11 full false Jim Eberspacher Christina Lanier Kristen DeVall Selling Your Treatment Court Selling Your Treatment Court Proud of the work you and your treatment court team do and want to spread the word? Looking for ways to communicate with community partners to increase your court’s utilization? Listen as guest host Ben Yerby, the Integrated Marketing Communication Specialist for the NDCRC, welcomes Dr. Jeanne Persuit, Professor of Communication Studies at the University of North Carolina Wilmington and Director of Marketing & Communication for the NDCRC, as they discuss what integrated marketing communication is and how it can help you promote your treatment court’s work in your community, how to communicate with your audiences, and issues to think about as treatment court professionals performing in a communication role.

]]> Proud of the work you and your treatment court team do and want to spread the word? Looking for ways to communicate with community partners to increase your court’s utilization? Listen as guest host Ben Yerby, the Integrated Marketing Communication Specialist for the NDCRC, welcomes Dr. Jeanne Persuit, Professor of Communication Studies at the University of North Carolina Wilmington and Director of Marketing & Communication for the NDCRC, as they discuss what integrated marketing communication is and how it can help you promote your treatment court’s work in your community, how to communicate with your audiences, and issues to think about as treatment court professionals performing in a communication role.

]]> NDCRC Buzzsprout-9396655 Wed, 20 Oct 2021 08:00:00 -0400 2835 10 full false Jeanne Persuit Christina Lanier Kristen DeVall State of the Field: Mental Health Courts State of the Field: Mental Health Courts Hosts Kristen DeVall, Ph.D. & Christina Lanier, Ph.D. welcome Lisa Callahan, Ph.D., Senior Research Associate at Policy Research Associates, for a deep dive into the state of mental health courts (MHC). Listen in as they touch on the unique qualities of mental health courts, ideal program structure, the use of incentives and sanctions in MHCs, measuring success, tips for implementation, and much more.

]]> Hosts Kristen DeVall, Ph.D. & Christina Lanier, Ph.D. welcome Lisa Callahan, Ph.D., Senior Research Associate at Policy Research Associates, for a deep dive into the state of mental health courts (MHC). Listen in as they touch on the unique qualities of mental health courts, ideal program structure, the use of incentives and sanctions in MHCs, measuring success, tips for implementation, and much more.

]]> NDCRC Buzzsprout-9152728 Wed, 08 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0400 5842 9 full false Lisa Callahan Christina Lanier Kristen DeVall State of the Field: Juvenile Drug Treatment Courts State of the Field: Juvenile Drug Treatment Courts Hosts Kristen DeVall, Ph.D. & Christina Lanier, Ph.D. welcome NDCI's Director of Juvenile Training and Technical Assistance Dr. Jacqueline van Wormer as they discuss the history of juvenile drug treatment courts, the differences between traditional juvenile justice and the JDTC model, brain development in youth, measuring success in programs, and more.

]]> Hosts Kristen DeVall, Ph.D. & Christina Lanier, Ph.D. welcome NDCI's Director of Juvenile Training and Technical Assistance Dr. Jacqueline van Wormer as they discuss the history of juvenile drug treatment courts, the differences between traditional juvenile justice and the JDTC model, brain development in youth, measuring success in programs, and more.

]]> NDCRC Buzzsprout-8557246 Thu, 20 May 2021 13:00:00 -0400 2450 7 full false Jacqueline van Wormer Christina Lanier Kristen DeVall State of the Field: Adult Drug Courts State of the Field: Adult Drug Courts We are beginning our seven-part State of the Field series examining the current state of the treatment court field focusing on various court types. For the first installment, hosts Kristen DeVall, Ph.D. & Christina Lanier, Ph.D. welcome NADCP's Chief Executive Officer Carson Fox and Chief Operating Officer Terrence Walton as they discuss the history of treatment courts, cost-benefit, equity and inclusion, the importance of the Best Practice Standards, and the state of medication for addiction treatment (MAT).

]]> We are beginning our seven-part State of the Field series examining the current state of the treatment court field focusing on various court types. For the first installment, hosts Kristen DeVall, Ph.D. & Christina Lanier, Ph.D. welcome NADCP's Chief Executive Officer Carson Fox and Chief Operating Officer Terrence Walton as they discuss the history of treatment courts, cost-benefit, equity and inclusion, the importance of the Best Practice Standards, and the state of medication for addiction treatment (MAT).

]]> NDCRC Buzzsprout-8377816 Thu, 22 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0400 3606 6 full false Carson Fox Terrence Walton Christina Lanier Kristen DeVall Self-Care and Mindfulness Self-Care and Mindfulness Hosts Kristen DeVall, Ph.D. and Christina Lanier, Ph.D. welcome Jacquelyn Lee, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Social Work at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, as she walks us through self-care and the foundations of mindfulness.

]]> Hosts Kristen DeVall, Ph.D. and Christina Lanier, Ph.D. welcome Jacquelyn Lee, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Social Work at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, as she walks us through self-care and the foundations of mindfulness.

]]> NDCRC Buzzsprout-8145722 Mon, 15 Mar 2021 14:00:00 -0400 1376 5 full false Jacquelyn Lee Christina Lanier Kristen DeVall Measuring the Miracle: The Promise of Recovery Capital Measuring the Miracle: The Promise of Recovery Capital Hosts Kristen DeVall, Ph.D. and Christina Lanier, Ph.D. welcome Susan Broderick, J.D., Program Director of the National District Attorneys Association, as she focuses on the promise of recovery capital and its impact on the road to recovery.

]]> Hosts Kristen DeVall, Ph.D. and Christina Lanier, Ph.D. welcome Susan Broderick, J.D., Program Director of the National District Attorneys Association, as she focuses on the promise of recovery capital and its impact on the road to recovery.

]]> NDCRC Buzzsprout-7808314 Thu, 11 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -0500 1856 4 full false Susan Broderick Christina Lanier Kristen DeVall The Whys of Self-Care for Treatment Courts The Whys of Self-Care for Treatment Courts Hosts Kristen DeVall, Ph.D. and Christina Lanier, Ph.D. welcome Sally MacKain, Ph.D., the Director of Clinical Treatment at the National Drug Court Resource Center and professor of psychology, as she discusses how stress may impact treatment court practitioners. They focus on the science behind the stress, distress, and impairment continuum, as well as how self-care practices can assist with stress management.  Dr. MacKain also provides guidance on signs of burnout, as well as some ideas for active self-care.

]]> Hosts Kristen DeVall, Ph.D. and Christina Lanier, Ph.D. welcome Sally MacKain, Ph.D., the Director of Clinical Treatment at the National Drug Court Resource Center and professor of psychology, as she discusses how stress may impact treatment court practitioners. They focus on the science behind the stress, distress, and impairment continuum, as well as how self-care practices can assist with stress management.  Dr. MacKain also provides guidance on signs of burnout, as well as some ideas for active self-care.

]]> NDCRC Buzzsprout-7129957 Mon, 04 Jan 2021 14:00:00 -0500 2604 3 full false Sally MacKain Christina Lanier Kristen DeVall Use of Language in Recovery Use of Language in Recovery Episode 2 of the Justice to Healing podcast focuses on the use and impact that language has on the recovery process. Hosts Kristen DeVall, Ph.D. & Christina Lanier, Ph.D. welcome Michelle Gunn, the Director of Recidivism Reduction Services (RRS) & the ReEntry Systems of Effective Treatment (RESET) program at Coastal Horizons Center Inc. in Wilmington, North Carolina, to the program. The trio discuss how the (mis)use of language within the criminal justice system and within the realm of recovery can negatively impact individuals engaged in these arenas.

]]> Episode 2 of the Justice to Healing podcast focuses on the use and impact that language has on the recovery process. Hosts Kristen DeVall, Ph.D. & Christina Lanier, Ph.D. welcome Michelle Gunn, the Director of Recidivism Reduction Services (RRS) & the ReEntry Systems of Effective Treatment (RESET) program at Coastal Horizons Center Inc. in Wilmington, North Carolina, to the program. The trio discuss how the (mis)use of language within the criminal justice system and within the realm of recovery can negatively impact individuals engaged in these arenas.

]]> NDCRC Buzzsprout-6547912 Fri, 04 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0500 2410 2 full false Michelle Gunn Christina Lanier Kristen DeVall Introduction to the NDCRC Introduction to the NDCRC Justice to Healing co-hosts Kristen DeVall and Christina Lanier give a brief overview of the history of treatment courts in the U.S, the goals of the National Drug Court Resource Center, and topics of future podcast episodes.

]]> Justice to Healing co-hosts Kristen DeVall and Christina Lanier give a brief overview of the history of treatment courts in the U.S, the goals of the National Drug Court Resource Center, and topics of future podcast episodes.

]]> Buzzsprout-5867401 Thu, 15 Oct 2020 16:00:00 -0400 1091 1 full false