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AJTP Sections - the Why, the How and the Impacts

AJTP Sections also known as Communities of Practice (CPs) are topic-specific discussion forums for practitioners, academics and persons with lived experience to have periodic practice-related dialogue to address issues of interest, including discussions of solutions to problems and how to optimize successful outcomes. A justice and treatment practitioner discusses the Why, the How and Impacts of CPs. A technology expert demonstrates some features of the technology used to enhance and optimize the functionality of CPs.


 

  • What is an AJTP Section (Community of Practice)?
  • Current list of AJTP Sections
  • Rules of Participation and Etiquette
  • How to Join an AJTP Section

CURRENT AJTP SECTIONS (COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE)

  • Adult Mental Health/Therapeutic Court 
  • Adult Community Court 
  • Community Justice Centers 
  • Community Support Court 
  • Domestic Violence Court 
  • Drug Treatment Court 
  • Integrated Court 
  • Indigenous Courts 
  • Judicial Roundtable (Judges/JPs only) 
  • Treatment Issues – General 
  • Youth Mental Health/Therapeutic Court 
  • Youth Community Court 
  • Youth Programs
  • Wellness Courts 

 

RULES OF ETIQUETTE AND PARTICIPATION

 

  • Views of CP members are not endorsed by AJTP: The purpose of the CP is to provide an opportunity for continuous learning. AJTP does not endorse or take responsibility for communications of members of the CP.
  • Agreement to abide by the Rules and Etiquette: Participation in the CP constitutes an express agreement to abide by these CP Rules and Etiquette protocols.
  • No attacks on others: Avoid attacking others. The discussions within the CPs should  stimulate conversation, not create contention.
  • Confidentiality of communications not guaranteed: Do not share private and confidential information. Assume that any information shared maybe disseminated outside the CP. There is no guarantee that the information will not be shared beyond members of the CP.
  • Information shared must relate to the business/practice area of the CP. Communications should be limited to matters related to the business/practice area of the CP.
  • Objective Criticism: Keep criticism objective and factually verifiable. Avoid negative statements that impugn a person’s professional qualifications, character, competence, or motive.
  • Careful use of language: All defamatory, abusive, profane, threatening, offensive, or illegal materials are strictly prohibited. Do not post anything you would not want the world to see and be aware of copyright ownership rules.
  • No Personal Attacks: Avoid personal attacks. Focus on constructive discussions that contribute to the understanding and improvement of practices in the business/practice area of the CP.
  • Objective Critique: Maintain criticism on an objective basis. Focus on factual information that can be verified.
  • Clear Communication: Contribute to the promotion of  clear communication and the exchange of ideas among practitioners, experts, and individuals with lived experience.
  • Identify yourself: provide your name and affiliation/occupation in each communication you send out.
  • Professional Caution: Exercise caution when discussing products or services. Refrain from posting anything defamatory, abusive, profane, threatening, offensive, illegal, or violating any third party's rights.
  • Legal Compliance: Participants must comply with all legal rules, particularly those related to copyright ownership of information posted to the CP.
  • Transparent Information Sharing: Facilitate transparent information sharing of proven, innovative practices related to social, economic, medical, and psychological determinants of crime and general wellbeing.
  • Continuous Improvement: Uphold a commitment to continuous improvement in justice and treatment practices.
  • Evidence-based Practices: Promote the use of evidence-based practices within the justice and treatment communities.
  • Problem Solving: Encourage problem-solving discussions that address challenges faced by justice and treatment professionals.

 

HOW TO JOIN AN AJTP SECTION

 

You may send a request to justicetreatment@gmail.com to join any of these CPs. This request should include the following information:


  • Your name
  • Email address
  • AJTP Section you wish to join.
  • Occupation
  • Court, Treatment Agency or other affiliation
  • Area of interest


To suggest the establishment of a Community of Practice not listed above please send an email with specifics including rationale to justicetreatment@gmail.com


Association of Justice and Treatment Professionals

www.justicetreatment.org

justicetreatment@gmail.com