Judge Jeri Beth Cohen: Do the Job Right: Make a Difference
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Court Innovation and Problem Solving Courts
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Courts and Judiciary
Florida Judge Jeri Beth Cohen talks about the career path that brought her to the bench and the evolution of problem-solving courts in Miami.
Part 1: In this part, she tells about her career path as an activist and rise to the bench. She stated a DUI court in 1992 when alcohol wasn't viewed as a drug and the system didn't support a therapeutic approach to drinking and driving. In this segment, Judge Cohen also talks about holistic approaches, recognition of co-occurring disorders, gender issues, etc.
Part 2:
Judge Cohen talks about courts that break the cycles and bring hope to those in the system, including reunifying parents with children and addressing the cycle of teen pregnancy in foster care.