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SAMHSA June/July Webinar Series: EBPs w Justice Involved Individuals

by Chris Liu-Beers

SAMHSA’s GAINS Center Launches Three-Part Series of Evidence-Based Practice Webinars

SAMHSA’s GAINS Center will be hosting a series of webinars in June and July 2015 on the application of evidence-based practices for adults with mental and co-occurring disorders in the justice system. Each webinar will focus on what the research says and how to bridge the gap from research to practice. Identifying “what works” and applying the evidence-based knowledge to service delivery is critically important to achieve better outcomes. Too few people with mental illness and substance use disorders who are justice-involved receive comprehensive and appropriate services. A goal of the webinar series is to promote the implementation of evidence-based practices with justice-involved persons.

Each webinar will be followed by one or more discussion groups, allowing participants the opportunity to converse with each of the presenters and pose questions to them.

Schedule

Evidence-Based Trauma-Specific Interventions for Persons with Behavioral Health Needs in the Justice System

 

Presenters: David Freeman and Andrew Lautar, Community Connections
Time Slot: June 29, 2015 from 2:00-3:45 PM EDT
Registration: Click here to register
Description: Given the high rates of traumatic experiences among persons with mental and/or substance use disorders in the justice system, trauma-specific interventions are an essential element of the recovery process. This webinar reviews the research base on trauma-specific interventions and provides guidance on their use in treatment settings. A fact sheet will accompany the webinar as a supporting document.

Evidence-Based Housing Approaches for Persons with Behavioral Health Needs in the Justice System

 

Presenters: Ryan Moser, Corporation for Supportive Housing
Time Slot: July 8, 2015 from 2:00-3:15 PM EDT
Registration: Click here to register
Description: Programs that work with adults in the justice system often identify access to safe and affordable housing as their most significant challenge. This webinar examines the evidence on the role of a variety of housing approaches in reducing criminal behavior and improving behavioral health outcomes. In addition, the webinar offers strategies that government agencies and providers can take to establish and implement effective housing options. A fact sheet will accompany the webinar as a supporting document.

Motivational Interviewing for Persons with Behavioral Health Needs in the Justice System

 

Presenters: Fred Osher, CSG Justice Center, and Eric Olson, Bonneville Mental Health Court
Time Slot: July 14, 2015 from 2: 00-3:15 PM EDT
Registration: Click here to register
Description: Motivational interviewing is a widely implemented approach for promoting engagement and adherence to treatment for people with mental and/or substance use disorders. This webinar discusses the evidence for motivational interviewing with justice-involved persons. Practical considerations for the use of motivational interviewing in mental health courts and other program models will be discussed as well. A fact sheet will accompany the webinar as a supporting document.

 

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