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San Diego judge champions “Kin-First” culture in child welfare system and develops strong partnerships with local agencies and Native American tribes

Specialty courts offer treatment, social services, and educational support to defendants dealing with drug addiction, mental illness, and other challenges

A Q&A on the founding and early days of the El Dorado County and Shingle Springs Family Wellness Court

A collaborative effort between the state, county, and tribe, the wellness court includes a cultural component, familiarity, and higher comfort level by providing services through the tribe.

County Collaborative Court teams join 7,000 justice, treatment, and social service professionals for largest conference on addiction, mental health, and justice reform.

Since 2009, California's Veterans Treatment Courts have given justice-involved veterans alternatives. Today, state courts and justice system partners support 46 programs in 36 counties.

Approves new court rules and forms, will collect implementation data, and provide training and technical assistance for judges and court staff

Santa Clara County Judge Katherine Lucero will head a new Office of Community and Youth Restoration, part of California's overhaul of its juvenile justice system.

DUI Court will focus on reducing recidivism by rigorous monitoring, combined with addressing the underlying issues of substance abuse, mental illness and/or trauma.

The budget cuts $200 million from the state court system, though $150 million could be restored if the federal government sends additional aid by the fall.