HR 214 — A Resolution recognizing the month of May 2025 as "National Treatment Court Month" in Pennsylvania.

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
 1   Recognizing the month of May 2025 as "National Treatment Court
 2      Month" in Pennsylvania.
 3      WHEREAS, All Rise, a national organization with 30 years of
 4   experience advocating for improvements in the justice system's
 5   response to substance use and mental health disorders, has
 6   designated the month of May as "National Treatment Court Month"
 7   to raise awareness of the effectiveness of treatment courts
 8   within the justice system; and
 9      WHEREAS, Treatment courts represent a significant advancement
10   in the administration of justice by integrating evidence-based
11   substance use disorder treatment, mental health services,
12   accountability measures, recovery support services and intensive
13   supervision with judicial oversight; and
14      WHEREAS, These specialized court dockets address the root
15   causes of criminal behavior, such as substance use disorders and
16   mental health conditions, by focusing on treatment and recovery
17   rather than punishment alone; and
 1      WHEREAS, Treatment courts in this Commonwealth, including
 2   adult and juvenile drug courts, DUI Courts, mental health
 3   courts, veterans treatment courts and family treatment courts,
 4   have demonstrated outstanding success in reducing recidivism,
 5   promoting recovery, preventing fatal overdoses and improving
 6   public safety; and
 7      WHEREAS, These courts offer a cost-effective alternative to
 8   incarceration by fostering community partnerships that unite
 9   public safety and public health efforts to build recovery
10   capital within communities; and
11      WHEREAS, The devoted professionals working in this
12   Commonwealth's treatment courts, including judges, prosecutors,
13   defense attorneys, probation officers, law enforcement
14   personnel, treatment providers, case managers, peers, mentors
15   and community volunteers, deserve commendation for their
16   dedication to helping individuals reclaim their lives; and
17      WHEREAS, Official recognition of "National Treatment Court
18   Month" in this Commonwealth helps educate the public,
19   policymakers and stakeholders on the critical role these courts
20   play in addressing the opioid epidemic, the mental health crisis
21   and other complex societal challenges; and
22      WHEREAS, Continued support and expansion of treatment courts
23   in this Commonwealth are vital to fostering healthier, safer and
24   more resilient communities across this Commonwealth; therefore
25   be it
26      RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
27   month of May 2025 as "National Treatment Court Month" in
28   Pennsylvania; and be it further
29      RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives commend the
30   dedicated professionals and volunteers who contribute to the

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1   success of treatment courts throughout this Commonwealth and
2   encourage continued support for these vital programs; and be it
3   further
4      RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to
5   the Governor, the Secretary of Drug and Alcohol Programs, the
6   Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and All Rise.




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