Onward. Upward. RISE.
Last month, 7,000 treatment court professionals descended on Houston, Texas for an incredible week filled with new beginnings and next steps, including NADCP’s historic rebrand to All Rise. Through presentations, panel discussions, and casual conversations, we united stakeholders from across the country spanning the justice and treatment fields and furthered our mission to see individuals, families, and communities rise out of addiction and incarceration.
Below is a recap of the must-see moments.
All Rise Rebrand Launch
With help from ambassador Martin Sheen, we announced NADCP’s rebrand to All Rise. Said CEO Carson Fox, “We believe that no entity is better positioned to lead the next generation of justice evolution than All Rise, and All Rise is all of you.”
BJA Director Karhlton Moore Expresses Support for Treatment Courts and All Rise
Speaking to RISE attendees for the second year in a row, Director Moore shared his excitement about the future of All Rise and BJA’s continued support for treatment courts: “Make no mistake, you will change the world.”
History-Making MOU With NTCAA
All Rise signed an historic memorandum of understanding with the National Treatment Court Alumni Association. Said NTCAA Chair Carlos Gonzales, “This will begin a collaborative relationship to further recognize, empower, and celebrate the support and value of our nation’s treatment court alumni.”
RISE23 Offers Preview of Second Edition of Adult Drug Court Best Practice Standards
All Rise Chief Operating Officer Terrence Walton and Senior Scientific Consultant Doug Marlowe previewed the forthcoming second edition of the Adult Drug Court Best Practice Standards. Plus, Jessica Miraglia recounted her story from treatment court graduate to assistant district attorney.
Examining Justice Interventions for Substance-Using People From Prearrest to Reentry
All Rise announced the Center for Advancing Justice, a new division that will further justice interventions for substance-using people at all intercept points, from prearrest to reentry. The session featured two panels of experts, advocates, and people who’ve experienced addiction and incarceration.
Combating Homelessness for the Justice-Involved and People With Substance Use Disorders
All Rise Director of Strategic Engagement Melissa Fitzgerald hosted a series of discussions with experts of all backgrounds—from advocates to judges to filmmakers to the formerly unhoused—on how to effectively combat homelessness for the justice involved and people with substance use disorders. The session closed with impassioned testimony from author and formerly incarcerated person Quawntay Adams.
Including Children and Families in the Healing and Recovery Process
RISE23 came to an emotional close with National Association for Children of Addiction Senior Clinical Advisor Jerry Moe, who provided a stirring presentation on the impact of parental addiction and recovery on children.
SAVE THE DATE
RISE24 will be held in Anaheim, California May 22-25, 2024
