Richmond, Va. – Determining the optimal specimen type to test for is dependent on a variety of factors. In order to properly test for substance use, it is important and helpful to know the different facets of each specimen you have the ability to test. Generally, choosing a specimen is determined by the type of […]
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Why Accurate Results Are So Important
Richmond, Va. – Accurate and reliable testing results are crucial in the criminal justice system. Evidence-based practices (EBP) have shown repeatedly that laboratory results, often the only objective data in a treatment court program, are the most effective way to guide treatment court participants towards recovery. It is critical that drug testing in treatment courts […]
Read MoreNot Your Grandmother’s Weed
Richmond, Va. –There are three main strains of marijuana – indica, sativa, and hybrid – which all have different effects on the body. Within those strains, there are more products and varieties to choose from than can be named. This includes edibles, topicals, vapes, lip balms, gummies, candies, and just about any other form that […]
Read MoreRethinking Incarceration and Reducing Revocations
Richmond, Va. – In 2016, 4.5 million people were on community supervision in the United States. This system allows individuals to be held accountable for their actions while still serving their communities, families, and victims. Failure to follow the rules of probation or parole results in a technical violation and in some cases a revocation of […]
Read MorePolice Diversion Programs: From the Criminal Justice System and Into Treatment
Richmond, Va. – Police diversion programs are popping up all over the country, aiming to keep people out of jail by placing them into treatment programs. According to the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), “Police-initiated diversion programs are pre-court interventions or strategies that police can apply as an alternative to court processing or the imposition […]
Read MorePretrial Justice – An Effective Alternative for Incarceration
Richmond, Va. – People who cannot afford to post bail often remain in jail until their cases are resolved, while those with greater access to financial resources are able to secure liberty. But wealth does not determine risk, which is why national-, state-, and county-level entities are beginning to look at alternatives to incarceration for […]
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