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House of Delegates
Lacey Putney
Counties of Bedford & Botetourt; City of Bedford
Phone: (804) 698-1019
Fax: (804) 698-6719
Email: DelLPutney@house.virginia.gov
Harvey Morgan
Counties of Essex, Gloucester, King, Queen, King William, Mathews & Middlesex
Phone: (804) 698-1098
Fax: (804) 698-6798
Email: DelHMorgan@house.virginia.gov
Robert Tata
City of Virginia Beach
Phone: (804) 698-1085
Fax: (804) 698-6785
Email: DelBTata@house.virginia.gov
Riley Ingram
Counties of Chesterfield, Henrico & Prince George; City of Hopewell
***Four drug courts in his jurisdiction
Phone: (804) 698-1062
Fax: (804) 698-6762
Email: DelRIngram@house.virginia.gov
Beverly Sherwood
County of Frederick; City of Winchester
Phone: (804) 698-1029
Fax: (804) 698-6729
Email: DelBSherwood@house.virginia.gov
Kirk Cox
County of Chesterfield; City of Colonial Heights
****Two drug courts in his jurisdiction
Phone: (804) 698-1066
Fax: (804) 698-6766
Email: DelKCox@house.virginia.gov
Steven Landes
Counties of Albemarle, Augusta & Rockingham; City of Waynesboro
****Drug court in his jurisdiction
Phone: (804) 698-1025
Fax: (804) 698-6725
Email: DelSLandes@house.virginia.gov
Chris Jones
Cities of Chesapeake & Suffolk
****Drug court in his jurisdiction
Phone: (804) 698-1076
Fax: (804) 698-6776
Email: DelCJones@house.virginia.gov
Jimmie Massie
County of Henrico (part)
****Drug court in his jurisdiction
Phone: (804) 698-1072
Fax: (804) 698-6772
Email: DelJMassie@house.virginia.gov
Clarence Phillips
Counties of Dickinson, Russell & Wise; City of Norton
Phone: (804) 698-1002
Fax: (804) 698-6702
Email: DelBPhillips@house.virginia.gov
Johnny Joannou
Cities of Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth & Suffolk
****Three drug courts in his jurisdiction
Phone: (804) 698-1079
Fax: (804) 698-6779
Email: No Email
Mamye BaCote
Cities of Hampton & Newport News
****Three drug courts in her jurisdiction
Phone: (804) 698-1095
Fax: (804) 698-6795
Email: DelMBaCote@house.virginia.gov
Senate
Charles Colgan
Manassas City; Manassas Park City; Prince William County
****Drug Court in his jurisdiction
Email*: district29@senate.virginia.gov
Fax: (804) 698-7651
William Wampler
City of Bristol, Grayson County, Lee County, Norton City, Scott County, Smyth
County, Washington County, Wise County
****Application before the GA in 2010 to operate a drug court in Bristol; operating drug court in Lee, Scott & Wise
Email*: district40@senate.virginia.gov
Phone: (804) 698-7540
Fax: (804) 698-7651
Walter Stosch
Goochland County; Henrico County; Richmond City
****Three drug courts in his jurisdiction
Email*: district12@senate.virginia.gov
Phone: (804) 698-7512
Fax: (804) 698-7651
Edward Houck
Culpeper County, Fredericksburg City, Louisa County, Madison County, Orange
County, Spotsylvania County
****Two drug courts in his jurisdiction
Email*: district17@senate.virginia.gov
Phone: (804) 698-7517
Fax: (804) 698-7651
Janet Howell
Fairfax County
****Drug Court in her jurisdiction
Email*: district32@senate.virginia.gov
Phone: (804) 698-7532
Fax: (804) 698-7651
Richard Saslaw
Alexandria City, Fairfax County
****Drug Court in his jurisdiction
Email*: district35@senate.virginia.gov
Phone: (804) 698-7535
Fax: (804) 698-7651
Frederick Quayle
Chesapeake City, Franklin City, Hopewell City, Isle of Wight County, Portsmouth
City, Prince George County, Southampton County, Suffolk City, Surry County
****Three drug courts in his jurisdiction
Email*: district13@senate.virginia.gov
Phone: (804) 698-7513
Fax: (804) 698-7651
Yvonne Miller
Chesapeake City, Norfolk City, Virginia Beach
****Two drug courts in her jurisdiction
Email*: district05@senate.virginia.gov
Phone: (804) 698-7505
Fax: (804) 698-7651
Roscoe Reynolds
Carroll County, Floyd County, Galax City, Grayson County, Henry County,
Martinsville City, Patrick County, Wythe County
Email*: district20@senate.virginia.gov
Phone: (804) 698-7520
Fax: (804) 698-7651
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PURPOSE: To establish or enhance Drug Courts and systems for nonviolent substance-abusing offenders. For the purposes of this solicitation, the definition of "Adult Drug Court" may include Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)/Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Courts, Co-Occurring Drug and Mental Health Courts, Veterans' Treatment Courts, and Community Courts.
WHO CAN APPLY: For Implementation and Single Jurisdiction Enhancement Grants, applicants are limited to states, state and local courts, counties, units of local government, and federally-recognized Indian tribal governments; Indian tribal governments may apply directly or through other public or not-for-profit private entities. For Statewide Grants, applicants are limited to state agencies such as the State Administering Agency (SAA), the Administrative Office of the Court, or the state Alcohol and Substance Abuse Agency.
APPLICATION DUE DATE: February 11, 2010
For additional information: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/10AdultDrugCourtSol.pdf
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2) BJA and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) are pleased to announce their joint solicitation titled Enhancing Adult Drug Court Services, Coordination, and Treatment.
PURPOSE: To enhance Drug Court capacity, allowing applicants to compete for access to both criminal justice and substance abuse treatment funds with one application. In order to fulfill all of the requirements for this grant program, applicants must comply with the requirements outlined in the grant announcement as well as those, incorporated by reference, in the Requirements Resource Guide.
For the purposes of this solicitation, the definition of "Adult Drug Court" shall include Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)/Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Courts, Co-Occurring Drug and Mental Health Courts, Veterans' Treatment Courts, and Community Courts that serve substance-abusing adults in the respective problem-solving court, as long as the court meets all the elements required for Drug Courts.
Under this program, grantees will receive two separate awards; BJA will fund the Drug Court component and the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) will fund the substance abuse treatment component. Please note that BJA will make a one-time award, up to $300,000 (match is required) per grantee, for the entire 3-year grant period, while CSAT will make annual awards, up to $325,000 per grantee, for each year of the 3-year grant period.
WHO CAN APPLY: Applicants are limited to states, state courts, local courts, counties, other units of local government, or Indian tribal governments (as defined under the Indian Self Determination Act, 25 U.S.C. 450b(e)); Indian tribal governments may apply directly or through other public or not-for-profit private entities.
APPLICATION DUE DATE: February 11, 2010
For additional information: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/10BJACSATDrugCourtSol.pdf
]]>Alexandria Family Drug Court (Contact Mary Ellen Ruff) Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010 at 3:00 pm.
Rappahannock Regional Adult and Juvenile (Contact: Kelly Hale) ADC Graduation – Monday, 1/25/10 at 2:30 p.m. – Fredericksburg Circuit Court JDC Graduation – Thursday, 2/18/10 at 3:45 p.m. – Fredericksburg J&DR Court
]]>The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is accepting applications for up to $26 million in grants to expand Substance Abuse Treatment Capacity in Juvenile Treatment Drug Courts.
The purpose of this program is to expand and enhance substance abuse treatment services in “problem solving” courts which use the juvenile drug court model in order to provide alcohol and drug treatment, recovery support services and program coordination to juvenile defendants/defenders. Problem-solving courts are used as an alternative to incarceration; they quickly identify substance-abusing offenders and place them under strict court monitoring and community supervision as well as provide the participant with effective treatment services.
It is expected that up to 27 grants will be awarded for up to three years. The average annual award amount for each grantee is expected to be up to $325,000. The actual award amounts may vary, depending on the availability of funds and the progress made by the grantees. This grant will be awarded by SAMHSA’s Center for Substance Abuse Treatment.
WHO CAN APPLY : Eligibility is restricted to existing individual juvenile drug courts that have demonstrated relationships and agreements with existing domestic public and private nonprofit entities and community-based treatment providers and units of tribal, state and local governments that submit applications on behalf of an individual juvenile treatment drug court. .
HOW TO APPLY: Applications for No TI-10-004 are available by calling SAMHSA’s Health Information Network at 1-877-SAMHSA7, or by downloading from: http://www.samhsa.gov/Grants/2010/TI-10-004.aspx. Applications are encouraged to apply online using http://www.grants.gov/.
APPLICATION DUE DATE: Must be received by February 23, 2010
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION : Applicants with questions on program issues should contact Robert M. Vincent at 240-276-1582 or e-mailmailto:RoRobert.vincent@samhsa.hhs.gov . For questions on grants management issues, contact William Reyes at 240 276-1406 or e-mailwilliam.reyes@samhsa.hhs.gov.
]]>The President must know you support $250 million
With 2,369 Drug Courts across the nation, we need over 5,000 letters sent to the President in support of $250 million for Drug Courts!
If we make our voices heard, $250 million for Drug Courts is achievable. But we must act today as the President is close to finalizing next year's budget.
There is no better way to ensure your Drug Court gets sustainment and enhancement funding.
Act Now! Click here to send your letter
Last year, your National Association of Drug Court Professionals launched a campaign to secure $250 million for Drug Courts at the federal level. The President and his Administration has pledged to expand Drug Courts. Right now is our best opportunity to make $250 million for Drug Courts a reality.
Letters do matter. Spread the message.
]]>This year’s theme, “Join the Voices for Recovery: Together We Learn, Together We Heal,” emphasizes the need to use all available resources, in our communities and on the Internet, to educate people about the disease and to help those with substance use disorders, and those close to them, get support. By opening a dialogue about the harmful effects of alcohol and drug addiction on families, friends, and communities, we can provide hope, healing, and better support those struggling with substance use disorders as they embark on a successful journey of sustained recovery.
Click on the links below to access more resources:
Overview: Together We Learn, Together We Heal
How Young Adults Can Help Themselves or Loved Ones Heal From Addiction
The Internet's Role in Substance Abuse Disorders and Recovery Support
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Bob McDonnell has been a long time supporter of drug treatment courts. As Governor, McDonnell will support and encourage the use of drug treatment court programs. He will work with the General Assembly to provide some additional funding for these programs.
McDonnell will support increased state funding for these programs because they work and have proven that they save money in the long run by reducing active addiction and recidivism. State funding will be tied to best practices, results, and local commitments.
As part of his overall effort to review methods to fund these drug treatment courts, Governor McDonnell will propose an increase to the mandatory statutory fee for conviction of crimes. The fee for a misdemeanor will increase from $5 to $15, and the fee for a felony will increase from $15 to $40. The felony fee has stayed at the same level for 10 years, and the misdemeanor fee has not been adjusted in over 40 years. A portion of the state allotment of the increased fee will be allocated in each jurisdiction to the locality that agrees to operate a “best practices” drug treatment court program and the money will be directed specifically toward that program.
To review the full plan, please follow the link below:
August 12, 2009 Public Safety Plan Press Release
Below is media coverage related to Bob McDonnell's announcement:
August 13, 2009 Washington Post Article
August 12, 2009 Daily Press Article
August 13, 2009 Virginia Pilot Article
FACT: Nationwide, 75% of Drug Court graduates remain arrest-free at least two years after leaving the program.
FACT: Rigorous studies examining long-term outcomes of individual Drug Courts have found that reductions in crime last at least 3 years and can endure for over 14 years.
FACT: The most rigorous and conservative scientific “meta-analyses” have all concluded that Drug Courts significantly reduce crime as much as 35% more than other sentencing options.
FACT: Nationwide, for every $1.00 invested in Drug Court, taxpayers save as much as $3.36 in avoided criminal justice costs alone.
FACT: When considering other cost offsets such as savings from reduced victimization and healthcare service utilization, studies have shown benefits range up to $12 for every $1 invested.
FACT: Drug Courts produce cost savings ranging from $4,000 to $12,000 per client. These cost savings reflect reduced prison costs, reduced revolving-door arrests and trials, and reduced victimization.
FACT: In 2007, for every Federal dollar invested in Drug Court, $9.00 was leveraged in state funding.
Drug Courts Ensure Compliance
FACT: Unless substance abusing/addicted offenders are regularly supervised by a judge and held accountable, 70% drop out of treatment prematurely.
FACT: Drug Courts provide more comprehensive and closer supervision than other community-based supervision programs.
FACT: Drug Courts are six times more likely to keep offenders in treatment long enough for them to get better.
Drug Courts Restore Families
FACT: Parents in Family Drug Court are more likely to go to treatment and complete it.
FACT: Children of Family Drug Court participants spend significantly less time in out-of-home placements such as foster care.
FACT: Family re-unification rates are 50% higher for Family Drug Court participants.
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