OPSC 20th Annual Symposium

Continental Breakfast served in hallway outside of Fitzgerald Rooms.

Welcome to the 20th Annual OPSC Symposium, a gathering dedicated to honoring and celebrating our problem-solving courts. This event highlights the innovative approaches and successes of these courts in addressing complex legal and social issues, fostering collaboration and sharing best practices among participants. Join us as we reflect on our achievements and look forward to future advancements in the field.

Best Regards,

The OPSC Team

Gray Barton, Director
187 Harry S. Truman Parkway
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
Phone: 410-260-3617
Fax: 410-260-3620
Email: Gray.Barton@mdcourts.gov
Robert Pointer, Program Manager
187 Harry S. Truman Parkway
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
Phone: 410-260-3619
Fax: 410-260-3620
Email: Robert.Pointer@mdcourts.gov
Jewel Johnson, Program Manager
187 Harry S. Truman Parkway
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
Phone: 410-260-3618
Fax: 410-260-3620
Email: Jewel.Johnson@mdcourts.gov
Sabrina Papps, Program Manager
187 Harry S. Truman Parkway
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
Phone: 410-260-2519
Email: Sabrina.Papps@mdcourts.gov
Brenda Stansbury, Grants Associate
187 Harry S. Truman Parkway
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
Phone: 410-260-3556
Fax: 410-260-3620
Email: Brenda.Stansbury@mdcourts.gov

Maryland Problem-Solving Courts have greatly grown since the initial inception.  Since its inception, Maryland has fostered the growth of many Problem-Solving Courts to include: Adult Drug Courts, Juvenile Drug Courts, Mental Health Courts, Re-Entry Courts, Truancy Courts, Veterans Treatment Courts, Family Recovery Courts, and the Back on Track Program.  This panel will share their unique insight on the courts from the perspective of graduates.  Attendees will hear from past participants about what motivated them to change, what was the turning point in their addiction, and what have they done to continue to maintain sobriety, amongst other topics.

This session outlines the basic concepts of team development. It offers interactive exercises to demonstrate ways to handle team issues, such as transition and conflict management.
Learning Objectives:

• Identify the elements of effective teamwork and different teamwork models
• Understand new perspectives on effective teamwork and dynamics within your team

Lunch Served in the Warfield's' Ballroom and Rain Restaurant Overflow. 

Continental Breakfast served in hallway outside of Fitzgerald Rooms.

Lunch Served in the Warfield's' Ballroom and Rain Restaurant Overflow.