He metropolitan government of nashville and davidson county is seeking funding for the general sessions recovery court (GSRC) to enhance the existing adult drug court

The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County received a $749,220 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Treatment Court Discretionary Grant Program (CFDA 16.585). The purpose of this enhancement project is to reduce recidivism among justice-involved individuals with substance use disorders who are at high risk of committing new offenses. The funding will support the expansion of the existing General Sessions Recovery Court, which serves both pre- and post-adjudication cases, including misdemeanor and felony offenses. Key expected outcomes include increased program retention and graduation rates, improved access to evidence-based substance use, mental health, and physical health treatment, reduced overdoses, and enhanced fidelity to best practice standards. The award period is from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2028.

GSRC serves both pre- and post-adjudication cases, including misdemeanor and felony offenses. The target population includes individuals who are high risk for committing a new offense, high need for substance use treatment, and who enter the program voluntarily. All participants who are deemed eligible for medication-assisted treatment services by a licensed medical professional shall have access through local community partners. GSRC is a state-certified adult recovery court that incorporates all best practice standards in daily practices. The purpose of the enhancement project is to reduce recidivism among justice-involved individuals who have a substance use disorder and are high risk for committing a new offense. Expected outcomes include greater program retention and graduation rates; connection to evidenced-based substance use disorder, mental, and physical health treatment; a reduction in overdoses among target population; increased fidelity to best practice standards; higher staff retention; and unbiased program assessments to improve service provision and access to services for the target population.