Problem-Solving Courts Case Analysis

two feet, gain their self-esteem, and regain their relationship with their children and family members (Kaye, 2004). Another problem-solving courts with successful results include domestic violence courts. Domestic violence cases arose in the 1900s and it was evident that not enough was being done in order to protect the victims. Problem-solving courts allow for one judge to overview the case from the beginning to the end. Victim safety is ensured with constant monitoring of the offenders. Offenders return to court frequently to ensure that there is no violation of bail conditions, orders of protection, and probation conditions (Kaye, 2004). Results have shown that domestic violence courts have allowed “complainants to have a greater trust …show more content…
As pointed out earlier, problem-solving courts are based on an innovative approach to ensure effective results and to restore faith in justice. These different problem-solving courts have targeted the underlying issues faced by the offenders. They are no longer focused on the punitive criminal justice system. Treatment options are looked into to treat offenders and make sure they do not enter the court system again. These treatment options allow offenders to vacate and dismiss charges. Charges can also be reduced after the completion of individualized treatment options. Problem-solving courts have allowed us to reduce incarceration rates by addressing lower level crimes that would have normally received a jail sentence. Another important aspect of problem-solving courts is having the judge, prosecutor, and defense working towards one goal. Each person is there in order to achieve a treatment plan that will be beneficial to the offender. They are there every step of the way whether it involves placing sanctions for straying from the plan or rewards for completing the program. Each party is updated on the person’s progress and their personal life. Updates are frequent allowing for a close judicial monitoring. The presence of social workers and resource coordinators provides the court and the offender services that will be beneficial to completing the program. Overall, it seems that each aspect of the problem-solving courts allow us for a better alternative than the traditional courts. Looking at the different problem-solving courts, we can see how lives of individuals have been influenced and changed. Although, it is important to realize that there are people who stray from the program, there are many who are able to use these courts as a way to get back on track. These problem-solving courts are doing everything in their power to provide people opportunities to stay out of