Treatment courts have a unique opportunity to ensure that all eligible individuals have access to treatment and an equal chance to succeed. In the newest installment of “Standards of Justice,” host Chris Deutsch sits down with Rachel Lindley from the Maryland Office of the Public Defender.

Rachel has trained treatment courts across the country. She offers an invaluable perspective on how to approach Standard II, which focuses on achieving fairness in all aspects of treatment court practice. She lays out the first steps toward understanding how to apply Standard II in your program and offers guidance on having difficult conversations about making fairness a reality.

Ultimately, this conversation will help all treatment courts improve access, retention, and program completion.