Illegal Substances

Review the 7-step approach to drug influence and identification which includes pulse, horizontal gaze nystagmus, vertical nystagmus, lack of convergence, pupillary comparison, pupil reaction and Romberg stand. Gain understanding in how the eyes react to drug influence and the effects on the central nervous system. Practice what you have learned using hands-on activities. As a law enforcement or parole/probation officer, you will gain the skills you need to recognize impairment caused by the most abused drugs or alcohol

The opioid crisis and the flood of other drugs has reached epidemic proportion in many of our tribal communities across the nation. According to the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health Tables, twice as many American Indians and Alaska Natives require treatment for addiction compared to any other racial and ethnic group.

Navajo Nation requested two back-to-back trainings due to the number of staff needing to be trained/all staff not being able to be out of the office at the same time.

The opioid crisis and the flood of other drugs has reached epidemic proportion in many of our tribal communities across the nation. According to the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health Tables, twice as many American Indians and Alaska Natives require treatment for addiction compared to any other racial and ethnic group.

The opioid crisis and the flood of other drugs has reached epidemic proportion in many of our tribal communities across the nation. According to the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health Tables, twice as many American Indians and Alaska Natives require treatment for addiction compared to any other racial and ethnic group.

Join us to discuss approaches to overcoming the challenges in aligning agencies and systems responsible for preventing, intervening, and treating these issues to change the trajectories of the lives of drug endangered children. Explore best practices in breaking the multi-generational cycles of misuse and neglect. Examine steps to implement the Drug Endangered Children (DEC) Approach, a comprehensive strategy based on a common vision, collaboration that is on-going between various disciplines and agencies, and on-going changes in practice.

Reporting Cycle Summary
FY25Q1 Engagement Activities

FY25Q1 Engagement Activities

Deflection TTA: South Carolina Sites

Reporting Cycle Summary

FY25Q1 Engagement Activities

Met and corresponded with grantee 2 times between October and December of 2024 on 10/30 and 12/5
Summary of Successes
Met with grantee at PTACC Summit
They have good community buy in for their program
Summary of Challenges
None
Summary of Resources Provided
First Responder Deflection Mentoring Initiative information and application
Summary of Suggestions for further TA/next steps
Continue regularly scheduled TA engagement and coaching