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Faulkner County Drug Court wins $2 million-plus in grants to expand services, judge tells Conway council
Summary
Judge Chuck Clausen briefed the Conway City Council on Faulkner County Drug Court’s recent grant awards and program expansions, including new funding for participant services, peer support, assessments and outreach over the next four years.
Judge Chuck Clausen told the Conway City Council on July 22 that Faulkner County Drug Court has been awarded two grants totaling more than $2,000,000 over four years and is using the funding to expand court supervision, assessments and community supports for people with substance use disorders. The presentation described program changes, new staffing and community partnerships intended to increase early identification and reduce recidivism.
The drug court is an intensive, court-supervised outpatient rehabilitation program for people the court describes as high risk and high needs. Clausen said the program consists of four treatment phases and…
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