Armstrong, Barbara2017-03-132017-03-132016-12-23Armstrong, Barbara. (2016). "Therapeutic Courts in the Alaska Court System." Alaska Justice Forum 33(2–3): 2–6 (Summer/Fall 2016).0893-8903http://hdl.handle.net/11122/7339Therapeutic courts — often called “problem-solving courts” or “wellness courts” — have been a growing component of the U.S. court system since the 1990s. This article provides an overview of the development of Alaska Court System therapeutic courts, and describes the 12 therapeutic courts currently operating in Alaska as well as proposed pilot project courts. Includes a bibliography.[Introduction] / The Rise and Expansion of Therapeutic Courts / Effectiveness of Problem-Solving Courts / Alaska Court System Therapeutic Courts / Behavioral Health Data and Court Case Filings / Conclusion / Resourcesen-USAlaska Court Systemalcohol & alcohol abusecourtsdriving under the influence (DUI)driving while intoxicated (DWI)drugs & drug abusetherapeutic courtsveteransArticle