TREATMENT COURT TRAINING & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
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VIRTUAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES
NCSC offers Virtual Learning Communities for statewide grant recipients. These free, virtual sessions offer a variety of learning experiences and peer mentoring opportunities to help new and experienced grant managers. The goals are to elevate shared knowledge across grantees, state coordinators, and their teams; increase network relationships across state lines; influence communication and collaboration; identify new concepts and practices; and explore best practices and lessons learned in the field. Upcoming learning opportunities are listed below, and topic calendars will be distributed quarterly to ensure the best topics are highlighted year-round!
UPCOMING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
SAVE THE DATE
New Coordinator Cohort Meetings:
Peer-led Zoom meetings for state coordinators with <5 years’ experience in their current role to discuss concerns, questions, and collaborate with one another. Occurring monthly at 12:30pm-1:30pm ET. Visit the Registration page to view all dates.
PAST LEARNING COMMUNITY TOPICS
- The Gold(en) Standard: The Science, Ethics, and Boundaries of Drug and Alcohol Testing - Mar. 4, 2025 | Webinar|Presentation
- Monitoring Treatment Court Fidelity: A Statewide Approach - Feb. 18, 2025 | Webinar | Presentation
- The Value of Mentors, Alumni, Certified Peers, and Veteran Mentors Supporting the Treatment Court Program - Jan. 22, 2025 | Webinar | Presentation
- Building a State Conference – Nov. 7, 2024 | Webinar | Presentation
- Veterans Treatment Court Enhancement Initiative – Oct. 30, 2024 | Webinar | Presentation
COORDINATOR KUDOS
The Training and Technical Assistance Collaborative, including the National Center for State Courts, All Rise, Center for Justice Innovation, the National Treatment Court Resource Center, and the Tribal, Law and Policy Institute, nominates coordinators across the country to recognize their hard work. Each month one State Treatment Court Coordinator is selected for a ‘kudos’ for their work and commitment to expanding and enhancing treatment courts.
MARCH 2025
Name: Desiree Hermocillo (Colorado)
Years as State Coordinator: I started as a statewide coordinator in May of 2022 and became the Statewide Problem-Solving Court Unit Manager in September of 2023
What about treatment courts keep Desiree going in her role?
Before stepping into my role as the Statewide PSC Unit Manager, I had the privilege of serving as a coordinator for both a Family Treatment Court and an Adult Drug Court in one of Colorado’s rural districts. That experience shaped everything I do today! Having walked in the shoes of our coordinators across the state, I know firsthand the challenges they face—and that’s what fuels my passion. Every decision we make at the state level has a ripple effect, directly supporting those who are on the front lines, changing lives. Whether it’s streamlining processes, securing resources, or developing impactful training, it all strengthens our programs and, ultimately, the people we serve. And when we need inspiration, our incredible programs welcome us in, sharing their success stories and the life-changing impact they’re having. That energy is contagious, and it keeps not only myself but our entire statewide team driven and inspired!
Why she was nominated:
Desiree Hermocillo is extremely professional, kind, and it is obvious that she has a great working relationship with her state team. She is able to view what their state needs on a big picture level and finds practical and creative ways to implement projects based on the need of their local courts while following best practice standards. Desiree has shown to be an excellent peer to other state coordinators. She is always open to meeting with new coordinators to discuss her experiences and projects and is eager to present information at conferences, webinars, etc.
Past Coordinator Kudos Recipients
February 2025: Krista Forster - Arizona
BJA TTA TEAM DIRECTORY
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