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Judge Creuzot/Teresa May-Williams' NADCP Presentation on Evidence-Based Practices in Re-Entry Court

Judge Creuzot has volunteered to have his and Teresa May-Williams' NADCP presentation posted on our website.  The powerpoint slides are attached.  Thanks to Judge Creuzot for sharing.

TADCP President Ruben Reyes elected to NADCP Board

At its annual training conference in Boston, Massachusetts, last week, 72nd District Court Judge Ruben G.

Lubbock DWI Court Attorney Shaves Head in Challenge to Participants

Lubbock DWI Court Attorney Rick Wardroup lost a duel with Judge Rusty Ladd after DWI Court Participants completed a challenge of 30 days with no infractions.  See the link below for coverage and a video of the event: http://lubbockonline.com/news/2010-06-09/video-attorney-shaves-head-court

Travis County Drug Courts in spotlight

Attached is a link to a recent story in the Austin Chronicle featuring Travis County's Drug Courts.

http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Issue/story?oid=oid%3A985564

Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program Open for Applications

The Department of Justice's Drug Court Discretionary Grant program is now open for applications.  The deadline for applying is February 11, 2010.  If you received a grant from the Governor's Office, you probably have a stipulation that you must apply for this funding.  More information on this grant program can be found here:  http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/10AdultDrugCourtSol.pdf

NACDL releases report on Drug Court Reform

The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers recently released a report on their position on Drug Courts and needed reforms.  Review the report at

TADCP Conference Pictures posted

Professional snapshots from the TADCP conference held September 24-26, 2009, in Lubbock, Texas, have been posted on a website for you to peruse (three separate links…one for each day):

http://picasaweb.google.com/dws4ttu/TADCPConference2009?feat=directlink

West Huddleston delivers List of Sanctions and Incentives

West Huddleston recently spoke at the TADCP conference about sanctions and incentives.  He promised the attendees a listing of the top sanctions and incentives that are being used effectively.  Please find them attached below.  (Note: you may have to log in to see the attachment).

TADCP Conference Kicks Off!

The TADCP Annual Training Conference kicked off today at the Overton Hotel in Lubbock, Texas.  Attendees are arriving at the new hotel and are excited about the good training to come.  The buzz is in the air...stay tuned for more information and pictures from the conference.

TADCP Conference Platinum Sponsors Make Conference Better!

Below are a list of our platinum sponsors for our upcoming conference.  Please visit their websites and be sure to stop by and thank them for their support at the exhibit show.

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