Conference Agenda - Virtual Live Stream

Archie Griffin Ballroom, Floor 2

Teresa M. Stafford-Wright
CEO, Hope & Healing Survivor Resource Center

Session Description

Teresa Stafford-Wright weaves together her personal journey as a survivor of incest, rape, and teen dating violence with over two decades of professional experience leading trauma-informed advocacy efforts. As a nationally recognized expert in gender-based violence and trauma-informed care, Stafford-Wright offers both lived wisdom and strategic insight to help participants understand the complex impact of trauma. Through this session, attendees will gain the tools and perspective needed to foster environments rooted in safety, trust, and empowerment.

Learning Objectives:

• Define trauma and describe its effects on the brain, body, and behavior, particularly for individuals who have experienced interpersonal violence.
• Identify the core principles of trauma-informed care and how to apply them across diverse professional settings to minimize re-traumatization and increase engagement.

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Archie Griffin Ballroom, Floor 2 

Erica Burkholder
Fulton County Drug Court Coordinator, Fulton County Court of Common Pleas

Kevin Everhart
Operations Manager, American Court & Drug Testing Services

Session Description

Have you reviewed the newly released All Rise Best Practice Standard for Drug and Alcohol Testing? This session is designed to equip specialized docket professionals with the latest information from that standard, along with evidence-based best practices for implementing effective and ethical drug testing programs.

Participants will explore the scientific foundations of drug testing and examine common issues in testing protocols. Emphasis will be placed on shifting the perception of drug testing—from a punitive mechanism to a therapeutic tool that supports recovery and behavior change.

Drawing on years of professional experience and real-world application, the presenters will offer a unique front-line perspective on how drug testing functions as both a supervision and therapeutic tool in treatment court settings. Real-life stories will highlight both the challenges and the successes of applying these practices in the field.

Key Topics

1. Testing protocols, timing, and method selection,
2. Proper specimen collection and validity monitoring,
3. Preventing tampering and ensuring accurate results,
4. The use of detection windows, and
5. Using test results to reinforce accountability and support recovery.

Learning Objectives

• Describe proper specimen selection and testing protocols that follow Best Practice Standards.
• Discuss specimen validity and tampering prevention measures.
• Explain the appropriate use of test data, detection windows, and a randomized selection process.

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Archie Griffin Ballroom, Floor 2

Beth Knack
Peer and Employment Services Manager, Ohio Department of Behavioral Health

Jose Flores, OCPS, ICPS, CDCA, TTS, CPRS-S
Mental Health Administrator, Office of Community Services, Bureau of Recovery Support, Ohio Department of Behavioral Health

Session Description

Join us for this comprehensive session designed for court professionals seeking to enhance their specialized docket programs through peer support services. Participants will gain essential knowledge about certification requirements for peer supporters, explore the evidence-based benefits that peer supporters bring to specialized court environments, and learn proven best practices for successfully integrating peer supporters into existing docket operations. This interactive session will equip attendees with the tools and strategies needed to effectively implement peer support programs that improve participant outcomes and strengthen their specialized court initiatives. Whether you're considering adding peer supporters to your docket or looking to optimize an existing program, this session provides practical guidance for maximizing the impact of peer support in your court community.

Learning Objectives

• Discuss certification requirements for peer supporters.
• Understand the evidence-based benefits that peer supporters bring to specialized court environments.
• Learn proven best practices for successfully integrating peer supporters into existing docket operations.

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Archie Griffin Ballroom, Floor 2

Julie Kalina-Hammond, MSSA, LISW-S
Consultant and Trainer, Center for Evidence-Based Practices (CEBP), Case Western Reserve University

Session Description

Recovery Capital refers to the internal and external resources that individuals draw upon to initiate and sustain recovery. This training provides a comprehensive framework for understanding, assessing, and enhancing Recovery Capital across four domains: personal, social, community and cultural. Participants will explore evidence-based strategies to strengthen recovery pathways by leveraging strengths, fostering resilience, and reducing systemic barriers. 

This training will enhance the attendee’s knowledge about recovery capital and utilizing the domains in treatment planning. Participants will learn assessment tools for recovery capital to identify needs and barriers. In addition, based on assessing the needs participants will be able to utilize the framework of Recovery Capital to assist in treatment planning. The Center for Evidence-Based Practices incorporates exercises and case examples specific to the unique practice settings of participants to promote knowledge transfer and skill application practice.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to:

• Identify the four domains of Recovery Capital.
• Learn two screening / assessment tools to identify Recovery Capital.
• Develop interventions related to enhancing recovery capital in treatment.

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