Tennessee Association of Recovery Court Professionals
Tennessee Association of Recovery Court Professionals
Interview with Dr. Monty Burks TN Lifeliners and Faith-Based Initiatives partnering with Recovery Courts
Interview with Dr. Monty Burks TN Lifeliners and Faith-Based Initiatives partnering with Recovery Courts
Interview with Dr. Monty Burks TN Lifeliners and Faith-Based Initiatives partnering with Recovery Courts
Friday 4th September 2020
Dr. Monty Burks discusses how faith communities partner with Recovery Courts to reduce stigma and boost resources for participants in rural areas.
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Get the buttons here!Building Bridges: Dr. Monty Burks on Faith and Recovery Courts
Recovery courts are justice reform in so many ways. He was one of my favorite people in the whole world. Judge Brock, you know, and my friend judge Sloan, we always would have these wonderful spiritual conversations, because they believe not only in the process, they believe in the people, they believe that people could overcome.
What happens when faith meets the justice system? In this enlightening episode, Dr. Monty Burks, Director of Faith-Based Initiatives and Special Projects at the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, shares his insights. Dr. Burks dives into the collaborative efforts between Lifeline and Faith-Based Initiatives and Tennessee's Recovery Courts, aiming to provide holistic support for participants.
From reducing stigma to offering unique community-based resources, this episode uncovers how faith communities are stepping up to fill gaps in rural areas. Dr. Burks discusses innovative solutions like trauma-informed care and mental health first aid training, emphasizing the importance of community connections in transforming lives. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation that showcases the power of partnership in fostering recovery and resilience.