Tribal Justice

    Webinar – “Implementing a Peer Mentor Program: Strategies for Engaging Peer Recovery Support Specialists in Adult Treatment Courts”

    Peer Recovery Support Specialists (PRSSs) working in treatment courts are people with lived experience of behavioral health disorders and criminal justice involvement who are key members of the clinical team serving those participating in drug court and mental health court programs.

    This webinar covers strategies for how to engage PRSSs in adult treatment courts to support people with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental disorders. Topics covered will include:

    Webinar: “Trauma—Getting off the Emotional X”

    Most officers know the expression “get off the X,” the idea that remaining in one spot during a gunfight cannot only be dangerous, it can be deadly. This webinar will assist participants in addressing the after-effects of job exposure to violence. “Getting off the emotional X” (a phrase coined by Dr. Olivia Johnson) is the idea that staying in a place of emotional conflict and turmoil can increase the likelihood of negative outcomes. Operating in this emotionally turbulent state can become habitual.

    Upcoming Webinar: “Trauma—Getting off the Emotional X”

    August 20, 2020

    Join the National Public Safety Partnership for their upcoming “Trauma—Getting off the Emotional X” webinar TODAY (Thursday, August 20, 2020) at 2:00 p.m. ET.  “Getting off the emotional X” is an expression known among officers that means that staying in a place of emotional conflict and turmoil can increase the likelihood of negative outcomes.

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    Webinar: “Preventing Law Enforcement Suicide: Strategies for Effective and Positive Messaging”

    Messaging is an important component of suicide prevention efforts. The way a police agency talks about suicide has a significant impact in preventing suicide and encouraging help-seeking behavior for those who may be in crisis. Join the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the Education Development Center, and the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention on August 27, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 pm EST for a webinar on strategies for effective and positive messaging for law enforcement.

    Upcoming Webinar: “Preventing Law Enforcement Suicide: Strategies for Effective and Positive Messaging”

    August 18, 2020

    Join the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the Education Development Center (EDC), and The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention for their upcoming  “Preventing Law Enforcement Suicide: Strategies for Effective and Positive Messaging” webinar on August 27, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. ET.

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    Upcoming Webinar: “Understanding the Dark Web: Challenges & Case Studies for Justice Professionals”

    August 13, 2020

    Join the Justice Clearinghouse for their upcoming “Understanding the Dark Web: Challenges & Case Studies for Justice Professionals” webinar on August 25, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. ET. The Dark Web has created an online environment with new criminal opportunities. During this webinar, Dr.

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    Webinar – “Cognitive Behavioral Treatment: Recognizing Criminal Thinking Patterns”

    This webinar will address why cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT) that addresses criminal thinking is important in addition to CBT programming that addresses substance use disorder for individuals involved in the criminal legal system.

    Upcoming Webinar: “Cognitive Behavioral Treatment: Recognizing Criminal Thinking Patterns”

    August 11, 2020

    Join the Bureau of Justice Assistance’s Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program for their upcoming “Cognitive Behavioral Treatment: Recognizing Criminal Thinking Patterns” webinar on August 17, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. ET. Many behavioral health field practitioners recognize cognitive behavioral treatment is a well-researched evidence-based practice and component for many clinical strategies to address substance use disorder.

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    Webinar: “Addressing Justice System Inequities Head-On”

    Leaders of local criminal justice initiatives often need to facilitate sensitive conversations when evidence points to disparities in the system. Disparate outcomes can take many different forms, such as longer jail stays for people with serious mental illnesses or disproportionate numbers of people of color being booked into jail. Elevating these topics as priorities and guiding system stakeholders toward meaningful action may feel uncomfortable, challenging, and stressful for the people driving the conversation.

    Upcoming Webinar: “Addressing Justice System Inequities Head-On”

    August 06, 2020

    Join The Council of State Governments Justice Center for their upcoming “Addressing Justice System Inequities Head-On” webinar on August 18, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. ET. During this webinar, a panel of county justice system directors will share their approach to addressing systemic disparities.

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