This course was developed by Addiction Policy Forum, the National Center for State Courts, and JCOIN to share best practices in criminal justice settings to ensure successful reentry for people who have substance use disorders.
This course is intended for judges, all individuals working within justice systems, and justice system stakeholders who may interface with individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) including opioids, stimulants, and polysubstance use disorders, and with co-occurring psychiatric disorders.
New course on stigma for county executives, judges, mayors, parish presidents, borough presidents, city-county consolidations, and all their staff who can lead their constituents in reducing the stigma surrounding substance use disorder in their communities.
SMI Adviser offers researched, vetted and verified guidance to the best resources on Serious Mental Illness (SMI).
Learn about critical issues related to behavioral health including recognition and how to respond.
Learn about FDA-approved medications to treat opioid use disorder and their effectiveness for people involved with the criminal justice system.
Learn about the latest research on stigma related to substance use and criminal justice involvement, how they affect health outcomes, and interventions that can address stigma.