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Equity and Inclusion

Equity and Inclusion Ensuring that all individuals have equal access to & retention within treatment court programs is an issue to which all programs should attend and is outlined in Best Practice Standard #2. These resources will assist treatment court stakeholders with examining programmatic data for the purposes of identifying and addressing issues of inequity and/or exclusion.

Technology

The work of treatment court programs across the US/Territories increasingly involves the use of technology. Recent technological advancements have been designed for and implemented within the treatment court context. These resources provide an overview of the options available and evidence regarding strengths and challenges.

Screening and Assessment Tools

Best Practice Standard #1 asserts that evidence-based assessment tools should be used to determine what individuals are admitted to treatment court programs. Screening tool results indicate which individuals are in need of a more in-depth assessment. These resources provide an overview of the specific tools that have been empirically validated for use with the treatment court population in making that determination.

Best Practice Resources

The following issues are central to the work of all treatment court types and have been the subject of empirical examination. Each page contains information regarding best practices within each area and includes a variety of resource types (i.e., written documents, videos, webinars, etc.)

Resources By Team Role

The following issues are central to the work of all treatment court types and have been the subject of empirical examination. Each page contains information regarding best practices within each area and includes a variety of resource types (i.e., written documents, videos, webinars, etc.)

Substance Use Disorders

Understanding what drives someone to continue using substances will help address barriers to seeking help and successfully complete treatment. This class uncovers the nature of addiction and why treatment can be so difficult. The American Society of Addiction Medicine continuum is used as a framework for understanding how addiction professionals assess the person’s motivation to change, their situation, and their options for treatment. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Recognize warning signs of burnout and compassion fatigue Review of

Medication for Substance Use Disorders: Integration of an Already Effective Treatment

The purpose of this presentation is to review the neurobiology of substance use disorders and how medications can effectively improve outcomes in SUD treatment by disrupting the cycle of addiction at various points. Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Identify medications approved for the treatment of substance use disorders Recognize the distinct stages of the addiction cycle and how medications are able to pharmacologically disrupt this cycle. Discuss

Equity and Inclusion Series Webinar II: “Disrupting the Status Quo: Changing the Narrative About Latinx Health Disparities”

Latinx health disparities are well-documented, yet most systems providing services to Latinx communities continue to maintain the status quo. The expectation is that Latinx communities will change and fit into a model of healthcare delivery that is inequitable and, at times, culturally oppressive. From ACES to the social determinants of health, oftentimes, Latinx communities are blamed for many of the environmental and discriminatory systems we exist within. Presenters will contextually situate, within an anti-racist framework,