Description:

Join us on this episode of I'll Allow It, Nevada where we take an inside look at Youth Achieving Recovery (YAR) Court. This Reno Municipal Court specialty court is designed specifically for young adult misdemeanor offenders between the ages of 18 and 25 who are struggling with substance use disorders or co-occurring mental health conditions.

Presided over by Judge Justin Champagne, YAR Court recognizes that young adults are developmentally distinct from older offenders and often require a different approach, one that balances accountability with structured support, individualized treatment, and consistent engagement.

In this conversation, we explore why early intervention during the 18–25 age range can be transformative, how the YAR Court model is structured, and what lessons it offers for courts seeking to respond more effectively to young adult offenders.

State Bar of Nevada CLE Course ID: P_20260228_50632

Certificate of Attendance: https://ow.ly/ooSi50UnWjZ

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the purpose and structure of Youth Achieving Recovery (YAR) Court and the population it serves.

   2. Identify the core components of the YAR Court model, including judicial engagement, multidisciplinary collaboration, and individualized treatment planning.

   3. Analyze how specialty courts can balance accountability with therapeutic intervention when working with young adult offenders.

   4. Recognize the role of community partnerships, housing support, and vocational programming in promoting long-term stability and reduced recidivism.

Faculty: Reno Municipal Court Judge Justin Champagne

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Audience:

• Judges and court staff
• Legal professionals
• Educators
• Anyone interested in speciality courts

CLE/CJE: 0.5 CLE/CJE credit hours are available until December 31, 2029.