‘Importance of Manualized Treatment’ explored in MJI webinar, October 23

The Michigan Judicial Institute will present a webinar on “The Importance of Manualized Treatment” hosted by Problem-Solving Courts (PSC) on Wednesday, October 23, noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom.

Since the beginning of treatment courts, treatment has been embedded in the fabric that clothes treatment court participants in the wardrobe of sobriety and recovery. Team members who are not treatment-focused or specific often view treatment as an abyss or unknown and are unfamiliar with what happens in treatment settings. Treatment providers entering a multidisciplinary team whose members come from unfamiliar backgrounds are often uncertain about how to effectively carry out the actions needed to help participants change their behaviors.

This session discusses evidence-based treatment (EBT) and the importance of using manualized treatment in court. It will also emphasize the importance of maintaining fidelity to the model of the curricula incorporated into court programs to see positive outcomes and change.

Webinar attendees will:

• Learn the concept of EBT and the use of manualized treatment in treatment courts.

• Identify some EBT curricula recommended for your target population.

• Discuss fidelity and how to maintain it in your treatment court setting.

For registration information, contact PSC@courts.mi.gov. Once registration is approved, attendees will receive a confirmation e-mail with training details.