Interview with Dr. Monty Burks TN Lifeliners and Faith-Based Initiatives partnering with Recovery CourtsInterview with Dr. Monty Burks TN Lifeliners and Faith-Based Initiatives partnering with Recovery Courts
A Recovery Court Podcast
Dr. Monty Burks discusses how faith communities and Recovery Courts collaborate to support participants in rural areas.
28:19•4 Sept 2020
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.
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