The Intersections Between Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder and Co-occurring Disorder.
Embassy Suites by Hilton 1200 Conference Center Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN, United StatesDanette Montoya Those individuals who develop substance use disorders are also diagnosed with mental health disorders. Treatment and understanding of this subpopulation can be attained by clinical or systems-related interventions. One of the ways of intervening at the systems level is to provide wrap around services for those who struggle with mental health issues. At a clinical level, it
Applying the Risk Need Responsivity Model in Recovery Courts
Embassy Suites by Hilton 1200 Conference Center Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN, United StatesChief Mack Jenkins (Ret.) Thirty-three years of operational research on Problem Solving courts demonstrates that they are effective at reducing recidivism among justice involved populations who are likely to be arrested and have behavior health issues. Prior and concurrent research on individuals with frequent contact in the justice system led to the development of the Risk Need Responsivity
The Recovery Court Team is Integral to the Program
Embassy Suites by Hilton 1200 Conference Center Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN, United StatesJudge Brian MacKenzie (Ret.) and Chief Mack Jenkins (Ret.) will discuss evidence-based best practices for team composition, evidence-based roles of team members, participation in staffing sessions and review hearings, and communication and decision-making. The critical role of the judge is discussed as well as Due Process Rights. Interactive discussions will be used to assist the
Enhancing Your DWI Courts’ Performance
Embassy Suites by Hilton 1200 Conference Center Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN, United StatesHonorable Geno Salomone (Ret.) Personnel turnovers are a constant in Recovery Courts. Team members need to be updated on the Best Practices and the new research that supports them. In this session JSI Associate Judge Geno Salomone (Ret.) will revisit Best Practices related to your target population with an emphasis on treatment and on sanctions
Best Practices for Supervision and Engagement in Recovery Courts
Embassy Suites by Hilton 1200 Conference Center Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN, United StatesResearch on Problem Solving courts since their inception in 1989 has shown they can be effective in reducing recidivism of high risk and high need individuals if those courts employ specific components. One of the components is supervision commensurate with an assessed level of risk for the individual. Additionally, over the same period research on
Incorporating MOUD Treatment into Community Supervision
Hyatt Regency 808 Howell St, Seattle, WA, United StatesThe Justice Speakers Institute (JSI), in collaboration with the American Probation and Parole Association, is delighted to present an opportunity for for parole and probation officers to acquire additional knowledge on how to supervise individuals with an Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and/or other Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and recognize some of the potential medications that
Ensuring Your Team is High Preforming
Evergreen Conference Resort 4021 Lakeview Dr, Stone Mountain, GA, United StatesJSI Vice President Chief Mack Jenkins (Ret.) will discuss evidence-based best practices for team composition, evidence-based roles of team members, participation in staffing sessions and review hearings, and communication and decision-making. Interactive discussions will be used to assist the attendees in understanding the importance of the full team for Drug Courts. As a result of
Best Practices in Drug Testing
Evergreen Conference Resort 4021 Lakeview Dr, Stone Mountain, GA, United StatesBased on best practices for drug testing, JSI Associate, Amy Miles, Director of the Forensic Toxicology Program at the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH) will discuss . . . As a result of this session, attendees will be able to: Explain the importance of drug testing; Implement strategies to achieve best practices in drug
Ensuring Your Team is High Preforming
UGA Hotel and Conference Center for Continuing Judicial Education 1197 S. Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA, United StatesJSI Vice President Chief Mack Jenkins (Ret.) will discuss evidence-based best practices for team composition, evidence-based roles of team members, participation in staffing sessions and review hearings, and communication and decision-making. Interactive discussions will be used to assist the attendees in understanding the importance of the full team for Drug Courts. As a result of
Best Practices in Drug Testing
UGA Hotel and Conference Center for Continuing Judicial Education 1197 S. Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA, United StatesBased on best practices for drug testing, JSI Associate, Amy Miles, Director of the Forensic Toxicology Program at the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH) will discuss . . . As a result of this session, attendees will be able to: Explain the importance of drug testing; Implement strategies to achieve best practices in drug
