A beloved judge who launched a powerful treatment court movement, but later took his own life, was honored Friday at a virtual event described as the world’s largest conference on addiction, mental health and justice reform.

Judge Stephen Goss served on the bench for more than 20 years, mostly in the South Georgia city of Albany, where he hosted visitors from around the state and the country, who came to watch and learn about the accountability court he started and presided over that helped people suffering from addictions and mental health challenges avoid prison and regain their lives.