UMASS CHAN MEDICAL SCHOOL

The Massachusetts Center of Excellence for Specialty Courts (CoE) was established in 2014 by the Executive Office of the Trial Court (EOTC). The EOTC, in partnership with the Massachusetts Departments of Public Health and Mental Health, solicited bids for the establishment of the Center, and the University of Massachusetts Medical School was the successful bidder. The CoE provides assistance to the EOTC in promulgating best practices in juvenile and adult court specialty sessions, and in implementing best practices in addressing the issues of mental health, substance use disorders and trauma. The CoE also assists the Trial Court in developing and implementing a certification process of Drug Courts... The CoE seeks to standardize the establishment and operation of specialty courts throughout the state-while taking into account that some practices may need to be adapted to fit local circumstances. In fulfilling its mission, the Center is organized into Cores, which work together, but..

Primary location: Worcester United States