Congratulations to Judge Stacy Ross who was chosen as the 2019 Jurist of the Year by the Florida Association of Women Lawyers! She was presented the honor during the Florida Bar Annual Convention in late June.
Additionally, Broward County Women Lawyers’ Association was awarded Outstanding Service Project of the Year for their work with our circuit to create the Nursing Mother’s Room in the central courthouse.
Children’s Services Council of Broward County has produced a Youtube “Future First” episode on Early Childhood Court, giving viewers an in-depth look at how the specialized court, which focuses on the littlest of us all, works. Featured in the video are Judge Hope Bristol, Unified Family Administrative Judge, Lynn Allen, Manager of UFC Case Management, and Jessica Byczek, Supervisor of the Dependency Case Management team.
In addition to medications, treatment is individualized & focused on long-term disease management. Individuals with opioid use disorder in problem-solving courts and dependency courts use medication assisted treatment.
#OpioidAwarenessMonth
The FDA has approved three medications to treat opioid use disorder. A National Academy of sciences study says the medications are effective and “intended to normalize brain structure and function.” #OpioidAwarenessMonth
Judge Stefanie Moon hosted a moot court trial for some high school students last week in the central courthouse. The visit was facilitated by the Broward County Public Defender’s Office.
