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Advocates say family recovery courts — also known as family drug courts — are crucial in protecting children from abuse and neglect, which often go hand in hand with addiction. In fact, nearly half of the Kentucky children who died or were severely injured from maltreatment in 2020 also experienced substance misuse in their homes.
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In 2010, Kentucky pulled funding for family drug courts, including Louisville’s. This court was for parents who had social services take their children…
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The state’s drug courts might allow addicts to receive medically assisted drug therapy as part of court mandated treatment.The move comes after White…
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Drug court judges and attorneys from across the commonwealth are gathering in Louisville this week to discuss best practices and applying new research…
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Cuts to Kentucky's judicial system will impact a program designed to reduce recidivism among those convicted of drug related crimes. Chief Justice John D.…