The Science of Substance Use and the Justice System: A Training Designed for Judicial Officers

Course overview

This seminar equips judicial officers with essential knowledge of addiction science, treatment, recovery, and evidence-based supervision practices. It includes three interactive sessions delivered by a judge and a subject matter expert that focus on applying best practices in cases involving substance use disorders. There will be 3 educational sessions offered for CJE credit. [1] Substance Use as a Chronic Medical Disease [1.5 Judicial Practice & Related Areas] [2] The Substance Use Treatment Continuum of Care [1.25 Judicial Practice & Related Areas] [3] What Judges Need to Know about Evidence-Based Probation Services [1.0 Judicial Practice & Related Areas]