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Words Matter: How Language Shapes Justice in Treatment Courts
Few professions understand the power of words better than those who work in the justice system. Judges carefully choose the language they use from the bench. Attorneys debate the meaning of a single word in a statute or contract. Prosecutors and defense attorneys know that the way a question is asked can influence the answer that is given. Every day, we rely on words to explain the law, establish facts, advocate for our positions, and hold individuals accountable.
We understand that words have consequences. Yet some of the most important words we use are not found in statutes, legal briefs…
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