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Innovative Solutions that Make a Difference SCRAM CAM®SCRAM Ally®SCRAM TouchPoint® SCRAM House Arrest®SCRAM GPS® 9 PlusSCRAM Remote Breath® ProAMERICAN PROBATION AND PAROLE ASSOCIATION FALL 2024 CASE STUDY: MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA MISDEMEANOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COURT During the Misdemeanor Domestic Violence Drug Court pilot, 13 participants were tested using Clearlee’s oral fluid kit and app. Case managers gave 145 test kits to participants and asked them to follow Clearlee’s in-app instructions. In order to assess the ease of use of an app-based remote oral fluid technology, no one trained participants how to use the kits in person. In the event a participant challenged a positive oral fluid drug test, that same participant was required to submit an observed urine drug test within 24 hours for GCMS confirmation. Overall, they found Clearlee’s app-based remote oral fluid collection methodology was easy to use and was appreciated for its ability to reduce a number of testing access obstacles. Only one participant could not use the app; an elderly participant who does not use apps whatsoever. All other participants were able to use the kits properly, though a few needed Clearlee to assist them via phone, text, or video. CONCLUSION The integration of remote, video-recorded, and human- proctored oral fluid testing into an agency’s drug testing program represents a significant advancement in closing the testing access gap and providing trauma-responsive drug testing. This innovative approach addresses the limitations of traditional urine drug testing by providing an accessible and dignified, less intrusive, and more timely method for detecting drug use. It offers a practical s olution for individuals facing access challenges such as transportation issues, employment, and family responsibilities and for those from vulnerable populations, including transgender and non-binary individuals and those with trauma histories. By leveraging modern technology, platforms is poised to revolutionize drug-testing practices promoting fairness, accountability, and better outcomes for justice-involved individuals. REFERENCES Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. (2020). Substance use testing & substance use disorder treatment (reference guide). Substance useTesting & Substance Use Disorder Treatment (uscourts.gov) American Probation and ParoleAssociation. (2024). National standards for community supervision.APPAs_ National_Standards_for_Community_Corrections.pdf (appa-net.org) B reitenbucher, P., Middleton, J., & Huddleston, W. (2023). 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E. & Levy, S. (2016). Objective testing: urine and other drug tests. Child andAdolescent Psychiatric Clinics of NorthAmerica. Huddleston, W., Breitenbucher, P., Middleton, J. (2024). The Need forTrauma-Informed DrugTesting Protocols PERSPECTIVESVOLUME 48, NUMBER 3 FALL 2024 The American Probation and Parole Association (APPA) proudly celebrates 50 years of empowering community corrections professionals and advancing public safety! Since APPA's founding in 1975, APPA has been a cornerstone of innovation, collaboration, and professional development in the field, uniting practitioners from across the globe. This milestone honors the association’s unwavering commitment to excellence, advocacy, and education while inspiring a brighter future for probation, parole, and pretrial services. Cheers to 50 years of impact, and here’s to the next half-century of transformation and progress! 1975-2025 A M E R I C A N P R O B A T I O N A ND P A R O L E A S S O C I A T I O N S E R VI NGCOM M UN I T Y S U P E R V I S IO N F OR F IFTY YE A R S in Treatment Court Programs.The Drug Court Review J ournal. National Drug Court Resource Center. University of North Carolina Wilmington. Madera, J. E. E. (2017).The cumulative impact of trauma exposure and recidivism after incarceration among Black men [ProQuest Information & Learning]. In Dissertation Abstracts International SectionA: Humanities and Social Sciences (Vol. 78, Issue 4–A(E)). National Association of Drug Court Professionals. (2013). Adult Drug Court Best Practice Standards: Volume 1.Adult Drug Court Best Practice Standards: Volume I | Office of Justice Programs (ojp.gov) National Association of Drug Court Professionals. (1997). Defining Drug Courts:The Key Components. U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Drug Court Programs Office. Defining Drug Courts:The Key Components | Office of Justice Programs (ojp.gov) National Drug &Alcohol ScreeningAssociation. (2023). Oral Fluid DrugTesting and EmergingTechnologies. U.S. Department of Transportation. (2023). Part 40 Final Rule –DOT Summary of Changes. Part 40 Final Rule - DOT Summary of Changes | US Department of Transportation. Oral Fluid Drug Testing and emerging technologies - NDASA Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs: Addition of Oral Fluid Specimen Testing for Drugs, 88 F.R. 27596 (May 2, 2023). https://www. govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-05-02/pdf/2023-08041.pdf Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2013) SAMHSA’s National Center on Trauma-Informed Care, and SAMHSA’s GAINS Center for Behavioral Health and Justice Transformation. Essential components of trauma-informed judicial practice. https:// www.nasmhpd.org/sites/default/files/DRAFT_Essential_ Components_of_Trauma_Informed_Judicial_Practice.pdf Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2014). SAMHSA’s concept of trauma and guidance for a trauma-informed approach. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. https:// store.samhsa.gov/product/SAMHSA-sConcept-of-Trauma- and-Guidance-for-aTrauma-Informed-Approach/SMA14- 4884.htmlAMERICAN PROBATION AND PAROLE ASSOCIATION FALL 2024 AUTHOR BIOS West Huddleston is the former CEO of the National Association of Drug Court Professionals (All Rise) and Justice for Vets (2006 -2015) and co-founder and former Executive Director of the National Drug Court Institute (1998-2015). During his two-decade tenure at NADCP, Mr. Huddleston founded and published Painting the Current Picture: A National Report on Drug Courts and Other Problem-Solving Courts, the Drug Court Review, Adult Drug Court Best Practice Standards (Volume 1), the Drug Court Judicial Benchbook, and 22 other monographs, policy briefs, book chapters, articles, and training guides. Mr. Huddleston’s vision, leadership, and the subsequent impact of All Rise as a “champion” organization around the globe was a focus in the 2011 public management and change book series How Information Matters, Networks and Public Policy Innovation by Dr. Kathleen Hale of Auburn University. Mr. Huddleston is a highly sought- after keynote speaker and author on behavioral change, trauma, and best practices in community corrections and treatment courts. He is a member of the Advisory Board of the Division on Addiction at Harvard Medical School, Chairman of the Board of WarriorNow, and recent past Vice Chair of the foundation for catastrophically injured veterans, The Independence Fund. Stephen K. Talpins is a Chief Assistant State Attorney at the Miami-Dade County (Florida) State Attorney’s Office. He reports directly to the State Attorney and participates on the executive and other key teams. He is responsible for supervising the Felony Divisions in Unit IV, Gang Prosecutions Unit, Treatment Courts Unit, Community Outreach Division, and Media Team. He also serves as the office lead on Smart Justice programming. Mr. Talpins is a nationally recognized author, advocate, and speaker on Smart Justice and other criminal-justice-related issues. In addition to working collaboratively with public, private, and non-profit stakeholders, he has published dozens of articles, given well over 150 presentations, served on multiple expert panels, and participated on the Boards of three non-profit associations. His efforts have been recognized by numerous organizations and agencies, including Citizens Against Drunk Impaired Drivers, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and the National Commission Against Drunk Driving. During the past decade, The Century Council identified Mr. Talpins as “One of the 20 People to Watch,” the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave him a Public Safety Award, the Office of National Drug Control Policy (the office of the United States Drug Czar) named him an Advocate for Action, and the International Association of Chiefs of Police recognized him as an Ambassador of the Drug Recognition Expert Program. 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