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Cobb County Drug Treatment Court is pleased to announce its designation as an All Rise Mentor Court, joining a select group of adult drug treatment courts nationwide. This honor positions the Cobb County Drug Treatment Court as a nationwide leader among drug courts. Cobb was one of ten courts selected from over 3,000 treatment courts across the United States.
This prestigious recognition reflects the tireless dedication, innovation, and excellence of the Cobb County Drug Treatment Court Team. The comprehensive selection process involved a detailed review of the policies, procedures, and operations, culminating in an in-person assessment. All Rise’s selection occurred under the leadership of Judge Kimberly Childs, the program’s presiding judge until this January. “Over the past three years, the entire team worked hard to create a positive, safe, treatment-focused environment, and I am delighted All Rise selected them to serve as a model for other drug courts throughout the country,” said Judge Childs.
As an All Rise Mentor Court, Cobb County Drug Treatment Court will serve as a national model for effective treatment court practices, providing mentorship and training to other jurisdictions seeking to enhance their programs. The Court will also participate in research initiatives and media opportunities to promote drug treatment courts’ success and impact. Additionally, Cobb County Drug Treatment Court will host in-person visits for teams from other jurisdictions to observe its operations while engaging in peer-to-peer learning to help strengthen the nationwide network of treatment courts.
“I am thrilled at what Drug Court has achieved,” said Judge Jason Marbutt, the program’s current presiding judge. “I want to especially thank Judge Childs for her leadership in getting the Court to this point and the Cobb County Board of Commissioners for their unwavering support of the program. We could not help the people we help without the hard work of the District Attorney’s Office, the Sheriff’s Office, the Department of Community Supervision, CobbWorks, our court staff, the circuit defender, and our treatment providers. I am proud of all of them and honored to be part of the team.”
Recognition as an All Rise Mentor Court reinforces the Drug Court’s mission to advance the justice system and foster long-term recovery. The program’s continued commitment to innovative and rehabilitative justice solutions has been pivotal to our success. Porsha Winfrey, Drug Court Coordinator, said that she is “deeply grateful for the contributions of our dedicated team and partners” and looks forward to continuing the work as a leader in the national treatment court community.
All Rise is the premier organization dedicated to training, membership, and advocacy to enhance justice system responses for individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. It influences every aspect of the justice system, from initial law enforcement encounters to corrections and reintegration. Collaborating with public health leaders, All Rise strives to improve treatment outcomes for justice-involved individuals. Its reach extends across all U.S. states and territories, as well as internationally.
The Drug Treatment Court is an alternative to incarceration for individuals involved in the justice system with a substance use disorder. The 18–24-month program uses a combination of close supervision, individualized, evidence-based treatment, and recovery support to hold offenders accountable for their actions and teach them to be productive members of the community. Since its establishment in 2003, the Court has remained steadfast in its mission to address substance use disorders through a collaborative, rehabilitative approach.
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