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RISE22 RECAP

RISE22 Attendance Shatters Record

With 7,700 in attendance, RISE22 constituted the largest gathering of treatment court professionals ever assembled. Representing all 50 states and 9 countries, RISE attendees represented every treatment court position, from judges and attorneys to treatment providers and case managers to law enforcement and probation officers.

For four days, attendees were treated to a program of more than 268 sessions on critical topics and earned up to 23+ hours of continuing education. Led by renowned speakers, these sessions covered all treatment court models and the most pressing issues facing treatment courts today. To review the RISE22 program, click here.

Unprecedented Federal Presence

While RISE22 was the can't-miss conference event of the summer for treatment court professionals, it was also an opportunity for our federal champions to show their support. Attendees were treated to engaging remarks from:

  • Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough;
  • Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Administrator for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Dr. Miriam Delphin-Rittmon;
  • Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Dr. Rahul Gupta; and
  • Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance Karhlton Moore.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough speaks about trauma-informed care.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough speaks about trauma-informed care.
SAMHSA Administrator Dr. Miriam Delphin-Rittmon speaks about harm reduction strategies.
SAMHSA Administrator Dr. Miriam Delphin-Rittmon speaks about harm reduction strategies.
ONDCP Director Dr. Rahul Gupta speaks about the Administration's support for treatment courts.
ONDCP Director Dr. Rahul Gupta speaks about the Administration's support for treatment courts.
BJA Director Karhlton Moore highlights the invaluable support of BJA in enhancing and expanding the work of treatment courts.
BJA Director Karhlton Moore highlights the invaluable support of BJA in enhancing and expanding the work of treatment courts.

RISE22 Rocks Nashville

A return to Music City meant RISE attendees were treated to a star-studded concert celebrating the musical heritage of Nashville and thanking all who work in treatment courts for their unwavering dedication. Led by long-time NADCP and treatment court champion Travis Howard, the concert featured unforgettable performances by actor/comedian Leslie Jordan and superstars The War and Treaty.

Travis Howard and Hailey Steele bring the crowd to their feet during the RISE22 opening ceremony concert.
Travis Howard and Hailey Steele bring the crowd to their feet during the RISE22 opening ceremony concert.
With a mix of gospel music favorites and heartfelt reflection, Leslie Jordan wows the RISE22 crowd.
With a mix of gospel music favorites and heartfelt reflection, Leslie Jordan wows the RISE22 crowd.
Michael Trotter, Jr. and Tanya Trotter of The War and Treaty perform a tribute to our nation’s veterans.
Michael Trotter, Jr. and Tanya Trotter of The War and Treaty perform a tribute to our nation’s veterans.

RISE22 Celebrates Recovery

RISE22 attendees gathered to celebrate recovery with a moving ceremony featuring treatment court alumni emceed by improv comedian Dion Flynn. With a focus on SAMHSA's recovery pillars (home, health, community, purpose), the ceremony featured a keynote by TODAY Show anchor Craig Melvin, recovery stories, the swearing-in of the largest Justice For Vets National Mentor Corps group to date, and concluded with a full stage of alumni and professionals in recovery.

"I have come to understand a powerful truth: Treatment court saved my life, but alumni helped me keep it."

Michael Mooradian

Comedian Dion Flynn welcomes attendees to All Rise: A Celebration of Recovery.
Comedian Dion Flynn welcomes attendees to All Rise: A Celebration of Recovery.
NBC "TODAY Show" anchor Craig Melvin describes his family's journey to reconciliation after his father's recovery from alcohol use disorder.
NBC "TODAY Show" anchor Craig Melvin describes his family's journey to reconciliation after his father's recovery from alcohol use disorder.
Justice For Vets Director Scott Tirocchi swears in the largest class ever of volunteer veteran mentors.
Justice For Vets Director Scott Tirocchi swears in the largest class ever of volunteer veteran mentors.
Alaska treatment court alumni Michael Mooradian announces the creation of the National Treatment Court Alumni Association.
Alaska treatment court alumni Michael Mooradian announces the creation of the National Treatment Court Alumni Association.
Jessica Miraglia chronicles her 16 years in recovery, from completing treatment court to graduating law school and now working as an attorney in the same Pennsylvania treatment court program.
Jessica Miraglia chronicles her 16 years in recovery, from completing treatment court to graduating law school and now working as an attorney in the same Pennsylvania treatment court program.
Over 100 treatment court alumni and professionals in recovery take the stage to celebrate the lifesaving work of treatment courts.
Over 100 treatment court alumni and professionals in recovery take the stage to celebrate the lifesaving work of treatment courts.