Drug Courts: Where Justice and Treatment Meet - Regional Approaches to Tackling the Opioid Crisis

Event description

Conference Goal:

To learn about and understand regional approaches to the opioid crisis

Objectives:

Participants will be able to:

  • Discuss what is different about this crisis from the ongoing heroin epidemic New England has experienced such as prescription drugs, fentanyl...
  • Discuss strategies and programs from each state and regionally that are working to address different aspects of this crisis
  • Engage with the medical community
  • Engage with other disciplines - law enforcement and community groups
  • Discuss, understand and apply Evidence-Based Practice and tools for introductory and advanced drug court operations in order to have improved outcomes for success (reduction in substance abuse, less recidivism, more graduations, jobs...)
  • Increase networking opportunities
  • Promote peer and expert exchange and support new and existing drug courts

Who Should Attend?

  • Defense Attorneys 
  • District Attorneys 
  • Drug Court and other Specialty Court Teams
  • Community Coalitions
  • Law Enforcement
  • Government Officials
  • Judges
  • Physicians
  • Policymakers/Legislators
  • Probation Officers
  • Recovery Support Services Providers
  • Substance Abuse Treatment Providers
Details
Presenter
Multiple
Event date
to (8:00am to 5:00pm)
Attendance mode
In Person
Address

Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel
181 Boston Post Road West
Route 20 WEST
Marlborough, MA 01752
United States

Contact
Jennifer Fahey
Phone
5087527313
Position
Planner
Organization
AdCare Educational Institute