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Te Whare Whakapiki Wairua, the Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment (AODT) Court aims to break the cycle of offending by treating the causes of that offending. The Court provides an alternative to imprisonment for people whose offending is being driven by alcohol and/or drug substance use disorders.
The resources below are designed for people who are involved with, or are interested in Te Whare Whakapiki Wairua. Watch the video to get started, and then use the Navigator to learn more.
AODT Court video:
AODT Court Navigator:
This resource summarises the unique aspects of the AODT Court. It’s also a great resource for people who are interested in learning more about how the AODT Court operates: