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This episode explores the Gambling Treatment Diversion Court and its role in addressing problem gambling within the criminal justice system.

Description: In this episode of I'll Allow It Nevada, we explore the Eighth Judicial District Court's Gambling Treatment Diversion Court, a specialty court designed to address the intersection of problem gambling and the criminal justice system. Presiding Judge Maria Gall and Specialty Court Coordinator Josephine Bonomo join the podcast to discuss how the program was developed, who qualifies for participation, and how the court combines accountability, treatment, and judicial oversight to support long-term recovery. The conversation also examines the clinical realities of gambling addiction, including co-occurring mental health and substance use issues, and the role specialty courts can play in addressing the underlying causes of criminal behavior. State Bar of Nevada CLE Course ID: P_20260625_50632 Certificate of Attendance: https://ow.ly/ooSi50UnWjZ Learning Objectives: Explain how Gambling Treatment Diversion Court supports participant recovery through accountability, treatment, and judicial supervision. Identify the personal and community outcomes associated with the program, including examples of participant success and reduced recidivism. Recognize misconceptions and…

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Guests: Maria Gall, Josephine Bonomo

Topics covered

• gambling treatment
• diversion court
• criminal justice
• problem gambling
• recovery
• mental health
• substance use

Keywords

• gambling addiction
• specialty court
• recidivism
• judicial oversight
• treatment
• accountability
• mental health

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Organizations: Eighth Judicial District Court, State Bar of Nevada

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