Problem-Solving Court
/ˈprɒbləm ˈsɒlvɪŋ kɔːrt/
Definitions
- (n.) A specialized court designed to address underlying problems contributing to criminal behavior through a collaborative, therapeutic jurisprudence approach.
The problem-solving court focuses on rehabilitation rather than punishment for drug offenders.
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- problem-solving court
- problem-solving courts
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Commentary
Problem-solving courts integrate treatment and supervision with judicial oversight to reduce recidivism and address social issues beyond traditional adjudication.
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