There are 4,255 treatment courts in operation across the U.S.
- National Treatment Court Resource Center,
December 31, 2023
There are more than 4,000 drug treatment courts in the U.S.
- National Treatment Court Resource Center; What are Drug Courts?
The Center for Research and Collaborative Partnerships (CRCP) is a premier research center housed within the School of Public Affairs at American University, a “Research 1: Very High Research Spending and Doctorate Production” university per the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
The CRCP is dedicated to improving justice, health, and social systems through evidence-driven solutions. For over 15 years, our founding director and team members have been committed to fostering meaningful partnerships, meeting organizations where they are, and delivering practical and innovative solutions to clients’ pressing challenges.
We specialize in research, evaluation, and policy in criminal justice spaces and public health systems. Our team is known for its resourcefulness, creativity, and production of realistic, tailored, and impactful recommendations grounded in evidence.
Learn MoreOur strength lies in our multi-disciplinary team of knowledgeable, resourceful, creative experts, our network of valuable partnerships, and our proven track record.
We specialize in courts and court-based programs (e.g., treatment courts, diversion programs), mental and behavioral health, and drug policy.
We provide support in research, analysis and evaluation, program and initiative design, implementation and evaluation, training, and technical assistance.
The partnership with AU’s Center for Research and Collaborative Partnerships has been transformative for TASC of Northwest Ohio … We are genuinely grateful for their work and look forward to continued partnership.
- Jason Pollick, Executive Director, TASC of Northwest Ohio
Check out the University of St. Thomas Law Journal’s Fall 2023 Symposium which explored opportunities to stand in solidarity with veterans who are impacted by the legal system. Sponsored by the Holloran Center for Ethical Leadership and supported by the Veterans Defense Project, this event was designed to educate and inspire a variety of stakeholders, including students, lawyers, judges, professors, veterans service organizations, and community members who desire to support veterans.
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On November 21, 2024, American University and Verizon co-hosted Voices of Valor: Transformative Journeys Through Veterans Treatment Courts at Verizon’s Technology Policy Center in Washington, D.C. The event marked the launch of a compelling publication by the same name dedicated to advancing awareness and efforts surrounding Veterans Treatment Courts (VTCs).
