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PRINTER'S NO. 1551
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 214
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY BRIGGS, KAUFFMAN, PIELLI, HANBIDGE, HOWARD,
PICKETT, COOPER, D. WILLIAMS, SANCHEZ, HILL-EVANS AND
NEILSON, APRIL 30, 2025
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY, APRIL 30, 2025
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the month of May 2025 as "National Treatment Court
Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, All Rise, a national organization with 30 years of
experience advocating for improvements in the justice system's
response to substance use and mental health disorders, has
designated the month of May as "National Treatment Court Month"
to raise awareness of the effectiveness of treatment courts
within the justice system; and
WHEREAS, Treatment courts represent a significant advancement
in the administration of justice by integrating evidence-based
substance use disorder treatment, mental health services,
accountability measures, recovery support services and intensive
supervision with judicial oversight; and
WHEREAS, These specialized court dockets address the root
causes of criminal behavior, such as substance use disorders and
mental health conditions, by focusing on treatment and recovery
rather than punishment alone; and
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WHEREAS, Treatment courts in this Commonwealth, including
adult and juvenile drug courts, DUI Courts, mental health
courts, veterans treatment courts and family treatment courts,
have demonstrated outstanding success in reducing recidivism,
promoting recovery, preventing fatal overdoses and improving
public safety; and
WHEREAS, These courts offer a cost-effective alternative to
incarceration by fostering community partnerships that unite
public safety and public health efforts to build recovery
capital within communities; and
WHEREAS, The devoted professionals working in this
Commonwealth's treatment courts, including judges, prosecutors,
defense attorneys, probation officers, law enforcement
personnel, treatment providers, case managers, peers, mentors
and community volunteers, deserve commendation for their
dedication to helping individuals reclaim their lives; and
WHEREAS, Official recognition of "National Treatment Court
Month" in this Commonwealth helps educate the public,
policymakers and stakeholders on the critical role these courts
play in addressing the opioid epidemic, the mental health crisis
and other complex societal challenges; and
WHEREAS, Continued support and expansion of treatment courts
in this Commonwealth are vital to fostering healthier, safer and
more resilient communities across this Commonwealth; therefore
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
month of May 2025 as "National Treatment Court Month" in
Pennsylvania; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives commend the
dedicated professionals and volunteers who contribute to the
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success of treatment courts throughout this Commonwealth and
encourage continued support for these vital programs; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to
the Governor, the Secretary of Drug and Alcohol Programs, the
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and All Rise.
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