On this episode, we take a look at the intersection of the judicial system and substance use disorder.

Guests:

Judge David Certo was appointed to the Marion Superior Court in 2007. He is currently assigned to a busy criminal court and hears low level felony and misdemeanor cases. He also leads the Indianapolis Veterans Court. Judge Certo regularly teaches other judges and lawyers about mental illness and substance abuse.

Gina Fears is the Assistant Director of Recovery and Community Services at PACE, Public Action in Correctional Effort in Marion County, Indiana. Gina has trained Peer to Peer Recovery Coaches across the state of Indiana for certification, including in IDOC therapeutic communities. She has partnered for research with IUPUI School of Public Health, studying the benefits of Peer to Peer Coaching with the PACE population. She also served as the first Program Coordinator for the newly created Mayor’s Office of Offender Re-entry during the Ballard administration.

Resources:

Public Action in Correctional Effort (PACE) is an organization based in Indianapolis that ensures that people returning to the community from incarceration have the tools and resources to successfully re-enter; to promote public safety through effective re-entry; and to enhance community stabilization through reduced crime and increased productivity. Learn more about PACE and get connected at https://www.paceindy.org/

Horizon House supports our neighbors experiencing homelessness with integrated, comprehensive services so they can secure and maintain housing. Learn more here: https://www.horizonhouse.cc/

Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services for many emotional and behavioral problems. https://www.eskenazihealth.edu/mental-health

Safe Syringe Assess and Support (SSAS) provides harm reduction supplies, peer recovery support, and so much more. Visit their website to learn where you can access the services anonymously: https://www.marionhealth.org/safesyringe/

The Assessment & Intervention Center provides 24/7 assistance navigating mental health, addiction, homelessness and other socio-economic issues influencing an individual’s overall health and well-being. The AIC is FREE and can be utilized by any Marion County resident https://www.indy.gov/activity/resource-assessment-and-intervention-center

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