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This resolution recognizes May 2025 as Treatment Court Month, highlighting the significant impact of treatment courts in the justice system. The resolution emphasizes that treatment courts are a cornerstone of justice reform, with nearly 4,000 courts nationwide, including 200 in Michigan, having helped restore the lives of over 1.5 million individuals. These specialized courts focus on addressing substance use disorders and related criminal behavior, demonstrating remarkable success in reducing addiction and crime while saving approximately $6,000 per individual served. The resolution underscores the collaborative nature of treatment courts, which bring together various professionals including judges, prosecutors, treatment specialists, and law enforcement to create comprehensive support systems. By facilitating community partnerships, treatment courts improve public safety, promote family reunification, enhance employment and housing opportunities, and ultimately demonstrate that individual recovery can positively impact entire communities. The resolution serves to acknowledge and celebrate the critical role of treatment courts in addressing substance use disorders and supporting rehabilitation.

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SR-0053