The National Center for DWI Courts is the key organization to organize and host training programs for courts that want to become a DWI Court. With the funding and partnership of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), two training programs were developed and implemented to assist courts to become a DWI Court, a 3½ day course and a 1 day course. Which training program a court attends, will depend on the current status of the court.
The 3½ day training program is designed for teams that are not currently operating a Drug or DWI Court. They are held at the DWI Academy Court locations, where the teams attending the training programs are able to observe role model DWI Courts in action. The one-day training program is designed for operational Drug Court teams that would like to expand their target population to include impaired drivers. Those training programs are held around the country.
These training programs are team oriented only with team members representing the following professions all present:
- Judge
- Prosecutor
- Defense Counsel
- Treatment representative
- DWI/Drug Court coordinator/ Planning coordinator
- Expert in research or evaluation
- Probation/Supervision
- Law Enforcement
DEADLINE EXTENDED.
The NCDC and NHTSA are now taking applications for teams to attend the 2012 DWI Court training programs AND THE DEADLINE TO APPLY HAS BEEN EXTENDED. Below is the DWI Court Training Initiative Application in 2 formats: a Word® document and an Adobe/.pdf. The pdf document is set up as a form/fill in the blank - so teams can fill in the boxes without having to be concerned about formatting.
When a jurisdiction is applying for the training, they must coordinate with their State Highway Safety Office (SHSO) by applying for the training through them if they want their travel funded by the SHSO. The Highway Safety Office will determine the teams that will be provided with training (noting that they have received the application and their approval) and then forward this information to the Enforcement and Justice Services Division of NHTSA via facsimile or e-mail by JANUARY 13, 2012. To get the support of the SHSO, the Application must be sent to them by DECEMBER 30, 2011 unless they require sooner. Please contact the SHSO as soon as possible to determine their requirements.
Click here for the 2012 Training Application as a Word document.
Click here forthe 2012 Training Applicaiton as an Adobe document.
Click here fora listing of State Highway Safety Offices.
For 2012, the following NHTSA supported training programs have been scheduled:
3½ Day Training Programs: | |
| March 11-15, 2012 | Newport Beach, CA |
| April 16-20, 2012 | Athens, Georgia |
| June 24-28, 2012 | Springfield, MO |
| August 5-9, 2012 | Holland, MI |
1 Day Training Programs: |
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| March 29, 2012 | TBD |
| June 11, 2012 | TBD |
| July 18, 2012 | TBD |
| August 30, 2012 | TBD |
While these training programs would not happen without support from NHTSA, it is important to also recognize the support of the individual State Highway Safety Offices (SHSO). It is the SHSO that covers the travel costs for the team, such as airfare, lodging, and meals. In offering training through NCDC, NHTSA and the SHSO's are demonstrating a commitment to working with local communities to prevent and control impaired driving, substance abuse and crime. With a well trained team, that commitment will be continued.
For more information, please contact the National Center for DWI Courts.
