Thank you to all who attended and presented at our virtual training for criminal justice professionals on Friday, July 26, from 12 to 3 PM ET. This specialized training program was open to all criminal justice professionals and provided rich information about addiction science, evidence-based treatment, recovery, and engagement strategies. Each participant received a 3-hour Continuing Education Certificate that could be submitted to state boards.
Many individuals who have a substance use disorder have contact with the criminal justice system through an arrest, citation, probation, diversion court, or incarceration. It is estimated that 63% of people in jail and 58% in prison have a substance use disorder. The criminal justice system is one of the touchpoints where a criminal justice professional can have a conversation and respond to an individual’s addiction. These leaders are among the many stakeholders who can help create change within our communities.
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