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...social care, education and criminal justice. About the Hosts Glenn Hinds is a registered counselor living in Derry, N. Ireland. He worked as a drug therapist and senior social work...

...or assessed coaching dosages and mediums for overall effectiveness, nor has coaching been widely used or studied within criminal justice settings (CJS). The University of Wisconsin’s Center for Health Enhancement...

Jessica Vechinski, MSW Project Manager, Justice Community Opioid Innovation Network (JCOIN) Center for Health Enhancement Systems Studies, UW-Madison Opioid use disorder (OUD) is prevalent among people in the criminal justice...

...™, an Extended-Release Injection" - Teri Peck, Ph.D. (abd), ICADC (PDF) Contact Information Teri Peck, Ph.D. (abd), ICADC     "Effective Integration of Faith into Community Recovery Oriented Systems of Care" (PDF

Todd Molfenter, Ph.D. Director, Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC Principal Investigator, Justice Community Opioid Innovation Network’s (JCOIN) Implementational and Translational Research Core Jessica Vechinski, M.S.W Project Coordinator, Justice Community Opioid Innovation Network's (JCOIN) Imple

  Criminal justice-involved populations are particularly susceptible to substance use and its consequences. Furthermore, these populations often have unique needs due to their justice system contact, such as additional stressors, barriers to services, and loss of substance tolerance. These pop

For some, the intersecting aspects of culture and gender identity of Hispanic LGBTQ persons can incur practitioner discord and consequently impede the participants' recovery process in treatment. Culturally sensitive approaches are often considered challenging to practice within restrictive criminal justice environments. It becomes more complicated by generation specific issues that need to be addressed along with substance use, mental health disorders and other psychosocial concerns. Studies show that ensuring 'safety' is key to engaging and retaining Hispanic LGBTQ persons to promote program completion. This interactive training will explore overlapping aspects of Latino influences, behavioral and psychological issues for youth and older persons of this community, the impact of minority stress, and provide culturally informed strategies for practice within judicial parameters.

Research data indicate higher rates of trauma among justice-involved persons than the general population. The effects of traumatic experiences can challenge a person's capacity for recovery and pose significant barriers to accessing services, often resulting in an increased risk of coming into contact with the criminal justice system. This interactive training instructs on what trauma is, how to avoid re-traumatizing individuals, increase safety for them and practitioners, potential to decrease recidivism, and promote and support recovery of justice-involved persons. Although this training is designed with criminal justice practitioners in mind, (community corrections, court personnel, and law enforcement), behavioral health providers working with justice involved persons may also find it useful in understanding core issues of trauma and trauma-informed approaches.

Research data indicate higher rates of trauma among justice-involved persons than the general population. The effects of traumatic experiences can challenge a person’s capacity to recover and poses significant barriers to accessing services often resulting in an increased risk of coming into contact with the criminal justice system. This interactive training instructs on what trauma is, how to avoid re-traumatizing individuals in judicial practice and within criminal justice systems, create safety for them and practitioners, potential to decrease recidivism, and promote and support recovery of justice-involved persons.

This workshop provides an overview of Motivational Interviewing. It is designed to familiarize participants with the spirit, skills, and strategies of the model, and equip them to use those elements to begin work in this evidence-based practice. Methods used will include lecture and discussion, live and videotaped demonstration and coached practice. Motivational Interviewing is a person-centered, directional method of conversation that engages a person’s internal motivation to make positive changes in their lives. This evidence-based approach focuses on partnering with the person and drawing on their experiences and wisdom to develop reasons for change and strategies to achieve it. This is a presentation for the CJ system.

The number of adults in the criminal justice system has soared due to prosecutions of drug related crimes and drug addicted offenders. Criminal offenders have rates of substance abuse and dependence that are more than 4 times that of the general non-criminal population. The shift in criminal justice practices, policies, and laws has resulted in racial disparities in the average length of sentences for comparable offenses.38% of inmates are African American while Latinos constitute 19% of the inmate population. There are major institutions that affect crime and carry out the application of justice for victims and punish offenders. This workshop examines the interconnectedness surrounding race crime and criminal justice including the differences in sentencing, crime and violence. Attention is given to racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal justice system as it relates to substance abuse as well as the exploration of current research and practices.

We must improve our understanding of offenders and what leads to successful supervision, better outcomes and reduces recidivism while holding police, practitioners, parole/probation accountable in their efforts to assist and rehabilitate offenders. Participants will gain an understanding of many of the evidenced-based programs and principles of effective community supervision with focus on state and national models that have been implemented. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: •Identify the risk need responsivity principles of effective supervision; •Analyze and practice techniques that improve 1:1 interaction during offender communication exchanges with members of the criminal justice work group and law enforcement; •Identify cognitive behavioral strategies that can address dynamic risk factors and lead to shaping offender behaviors; and •Evaluate evidence-based practices. d based practices that have been successful in working with offenders at the state and federal level in c

Males are born into a society that treats them differently than females from birth with a distinct set of operative rules that severely curtail permissible emotional expression. This is especially true for men involved in the criminal justice (CJ)system. Most traditional treatment models have aimed at "breaking men down", and have failed and often re-traumatized men. The impact of male socialization and trauma must be considered when working with men in the CJ system who seek or need behavioral health treatment. This presentation guides practitioners to deliver a trauma-informed approach that acknowledges the struggles and strengths of men in the CJ system. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: •Describe the impact of male socialization and trauma on a man's treatment experience; •Conceptualize a case study from a male responsive trauma-informed framework; and •Design intervention strategies to address specific areas of need in working with men in the CJ system to enhance engagement & success.

Males are born into a society that begins treating them differently than females from birth: more harshly overall, and with a distinct set of operative rules that severely curtail permissible emotional expression. This is especially true for men involved in the criminal justice system. Most traditional treatment models have aimed at of “breaking men down”, and thus, have failed and often retraumatized men in the criminal justice system. The impact of male socialization and trauma must be considered when working with men in the criminal justice system who seek or need behavioral health treatment. This unique and interactive presentation will guide practitioners in working with men in the criminal justice system to deliver a trauma-informed approach that acknowledges the struggles and strengths of men in the criminal justice system.

Research data indicate higher rates of trauma among justice-involved persons than the general population. The effects of traumatic experiences can challenge a person’s capacity to recover and poses significant barriers to accessing services often resulting in an increased risk of coming into contact with the criminal justice system. This interactive training instructs on what trauma is, how to avoid re-traumatizing individuals in judicial practice and within criminal justice systems, create safety for them and practitioners, potential to decrease recidivism, and promote and support recovery of justice-involved persons.

The National CLAS Standards are intended to advance health equity, improve quality, and help eliminate health care disparities. This webinar will discuss how health care organizations need to ensure that awareness, adoption, and implementation of the National CLAS Standards are incorporated to have a more inclusive definition of culture in order to better serve individuals involved in the criminal justice system and re-entry programs. OBJECTIVES: Define the CLAS standards, themes, and recommendations Understand strategies for addressing ‘real-life issues’ and health equity impact among incarcerated populations Process types of support and services for incarcerated populations within correctional facilities Explore comparative cultural and structural drivers of lifestyles of recently released populations PRESENTERS: JACQUELINE COLEMAN, MEd, MSM, BA, CPC, certified professional coach with extensive experience as a senior program manager. Jacqueline has expertise in workforce development, organizational development and contract management. She is a cultivator and trainer of professionals in multiple sectors.  Jacqueline provides strategic consultation on LEADERVATION (gender-tailored programs, equity and diversity initiatives, and systems change processes).   Phelicia Jones MCP, Ms. Phelicia Jones is currently employed by San Francisco Sheriff’s Department as the Lead Rehabilitation Services Coordinator of Men Services; she recently was a part-time instructor for City College San Francisco in their Drug and Alcohol Certificate Studies Program. She is the Executive Director of Hope Preservation, Inc. a grassroots community organization. She is currently employed as a part-time therapist for Federal Parolees. She is considered as one of the new upcoming young leaders within Service Employees International Union Local 1021.   .

Research data indicate higher rates of trauma among justice-involved persons than the general population. The effects of traumatic experiences can challenge a person’s capacity for recovery and pose significant barriers to accessing services, often resulting in an increased risk of coming into contact with the criminal justice system.  Similarly, criminal justice professionals also deal with work related situations inducing trauma, PTSD and other anxiety related mental health issues impacting their ability to do their work. This interactive training instructs on what trauma is and how to avoid re-traumatizing individuals, real-life experiences from persons affected, how to increase safety for criminal justice practitioners, and promote and support recovery of justice-involved persons. Although this training is designed with community corrections, court, and law enforcement personnel in mind, behavioral health providers working with justice involved persons will find it useful in understanding core issues of trauma and trauma-informed approaches.

The New England ATTC is providing this training for the state of Connecticut Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services employees. Males are born into a society that begins treating them differently than females from birth. This can include a permissible harsh environment and rules that severely curtail emotional expression. This is especially true for men involved in the criminal justice system. Most traditional treatment models were aimed at “breaking men down”, and thus can fail and often re-traumatize men instead of treating them. Male socialization and trauma will be discussed in this training for working with men involved in the criminal justice system who seek behavioral health treatment. [This is a closed event]

The New England ATTC is providing this training for the state of Connecticut Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services employees. Males are born into a society that begins treating them differently than females from birth. This can include a permissible harsh environment and rules that severely curtail emotional expression. This is especially true for men involved in the criminal justice system. Most traditional treatment models were aimed at “breaking men down”, and thus can fail and often re-traumatize men instead of treating them. Male socialization and trauma will be discussed in this training for working with men involved in the criminal justice system who seek behavioral health treatment. [This is a closed event]

The New England ATTC is providing this training for the state of Connecticut Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services employees.  Males are born into a society that begins treating them differently than females from birth. This can include a permissible harsh environment and rules that severely curtail emotional expression. This is especially true for men involved in the criminal justice system. Most traditional treatment models were aimed at “breaking men down”, and thus can fail and often re-traumatize men instead of treating them. Male socialization and trauma will be discussed in this training for working with men involved in the criminal justice system who seek behavioral health treatment. [This is a closed event]

The New England ATTC, in partnership with the Substance Use and Mental Health Leadership Council of Rhode Island, is hosting “Integrated Assessment and Case Planning for the Criminal Justice Population” with subject matter expert, Brenda Westberry, MS on Friday, November 12, 2021 from 8 AM – 12 PM ET. In this workshop, participants will learn the techniques to develop a complete needs assessment through interviewing strategies, identifying and exploring targeted needs of the client, providing clear expectations for supervision, and implementing a process that is as important as the plan.

This session will provide participants with an overview of brain injury and co-occurring conditions in the context of the criminal and juvenile justice system. including information on what brain injury is and the prevalence within this system. The session will provide a framework for addressing the needs of justice involved individuals with brain injury including screening and compensatory strategies. Finally, participants will learn of community resources for individuals with brain injury.   Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to describe the prevalence of brain injury and co-occurring behavioral health in the criminal and juvenile justice system. Participants will learn about best practices for screening individuals for brain injury. Participants will learn how to support individuals identified with brain injury.   Presenter Information Judy Dettmer has been working in the field of brain injury for 30 years. Ms. Dettmer is currently the Director for Strategic Partnerships and a Technical Assistance Lead for the Traumatic Brain Injury Technical Assistance and Resource Center at the National Association of State Head Injury Administrators. Ms. Dettmer has worked extensively with adults, children and family members of individuals with brain injury. She has provided direct and systems consultation to improve the lives of individuals with brain injury. Judy has also assisted with research efforts related to brain injury and has conducted countless presentations, classes and seminars on brain injury both in the state of Colorado and Nationally. Ms. Dettmer has provided technical assistance to numerous states including but not limited to; screening on brain injury, developing infrastructure within state systems such as departments of education, criminal justice, and in developing and managing advisory boards and councils. Ms. Dettmer is currently a co-facilitator for the National Collaborative on Children’s Brain Injury. This training is a collaboration between Mid-America ATTC, Mountain Plains ATTC, and NASHIA. 

This training is in response to the South Dakota Criminal Justice Motivational Incentive Workgroup focusing on the implementation of a statewide motivational incentives intervention for the Criminal Justice Initiative Program. Motivational Incentive programs can enhance treatment outcomes and facilitate client recovery. This training will focus on understanding the results of NIDA’s Clinical Trials Network (CTN) study that used low-cost incentives to increase patient motivation for treatment and recovery, identify key behavioral terms, definitions and principles underlying successful Motivational Incentive programs. Additionally, the training will provide a step by step implementation based on the statewide plan including identifying set target behavior, choice of target population, choice of incentives, incentive magnitude, frequency of distribution, timing of incentive and duration of intervention. There will be hands on group work on how to implement this program in your agency, monitor fidelity and problem-solve when issues arise in implementation.