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Prevention for Criminal Justice-Involved Populations
Part 1: Understanding the Unique Needs of Diverse Populations
Josh Esrick, MPP, and Lauren Pappacena, MSW
January 12, 2022, 1-2:30 PM EST
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This webinar will provide an introduction on criminal justice-involved populations for prevention professionals. It will overview the various populations within the criminal justice system. It will discuss how prevention professionals should consider risk vs. need level and justice system stages when deploying services. The webinar will also discuss the unique overdose and suicide risks associated with justice system-involvement, particularly at the point of community re-entry for incarcerated populations. Lastly, it will provide information on the unique needs of children of incarcerated parents.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Discuss the risk-need responsivity model and how it can be adapted to prevention needs
Understand the various intercept points where individuals encounter the justice system and can receive services
Summarize the unique risks associated with justice system involvement
Review the service needs of children of incarcerated parents
PRESENTERS
Josh Esrick, MPP is a Senior Policy Analyst with Carnevale Associates. Josh has extensive experience in substance use prevention; researching, writing, and presenting on best practice and knowledge development publications, briefs, and reference guides; and developing and providing T/TA to numerous organizations. He developed numerous SAMHSA Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies’ (CAPT) products on strategies to prevent opioid misuse and overdose, risk and protective factors for substance use, youth substance use prevention strategies, youth substance use trends, emerging substance use trends, the potential regulations surrounding marijuana legalization, as well as numerous other topics.
Lauren Pappacena, MSW is a Research Associate with Carnevale Associates. Lauren has a background in criminal justice and juvenile justice research specifically as it relates to evidence-based programs and practices spanning criminal justice topics, including corrections, law enforcement, reentry, and courts. Currently, she assists with training evaluations for NADCP and the PTTC, where she brings her experience with quantitative and qualitative analysis and data visualization. With a strong interest in policy analysis, research translation, data collection, and analytic writing, Ms. Pappacena is published in the Journal of Human Rights and Social Work for her analysis of national early-release laws.
Published: January 15, 2022
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Recent epidemiological studies of mental health symptoms and service needs have reported an increase in mental health symptoms and need for services during the pandemic. A recent study by Haomiao et al. (published October 5, 2021) reported tha
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Published: October 27, 2021
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The Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Center and the Mountain Plains Prevention Technology Transfer Center collaborated to host a six-part webinar series, Suicide Prevention Across the Educational Continuum. Throughout the series, participants are provided with information related to suicide prevention and intervention for youth, young adults, and college students.
Suicide Assessment and Response for K-12 Populations
Responding to mental health crisis and risk of suicide in a school setting presents unique challenges and considerations for mental health practitioners, educators, and parents. Participants in this session will learn recommended best practices for assessing children and adolescents for suicide and initiating appropriate responses to youth experiencing thoughts of suicide in a K-12 school setting. Special attention is given to common screening and assessment tools used in school settings, best practices for utilizing an interdisciplinary team approach to respond to youth experiencing thoughts of suicide in a school setting, and ways to identify risk and protective factors for youth and adolescents at risk of suicide.
Presented by: Erin Briley, MS, NCSP
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Published: April 8, 2020
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This course focuses on the ways in which responding to mental health crisis and risk of suicide in a school setting presents unique challenges and considerations for mental health practitioners, educators, and parents. Participants in this session will learn recommended best practices for assessing children and adolescents for suicide and initiating appropriate responses to youth experiencing thoughts of suicide in a K-12 school setting. Special attention is given to common screening and assessment tools used in school settings, best practices for utilizing an interdisciplinary team approach to respond to youth experiencing thoughts of suicide in a school setting, and ways to identify risk and protective factors for youth and adolescents at risk of suicide. This Suicide Prevention Series is a collaboration between the Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Center and the Mountain Plains Prevention Technology Transfer Center. Both centers are funded by SAMHSA, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
This Suicide Prevention Across the Educational Continuum 5-Part Webinar Series is a collaboration between the Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Center and the Mountain Plains Prevention Technology Transfer Center. Both Centers are located in the HHS Region 8 which includes Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.
Published: April 28, 2021
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Prevention for Criminal Justice-Involved Populations
Part 2: Evidence-Based Strategies and Recommendations for Providing Services
Josh Esrick, MPP, and Lauren Pappacena, MSW
January 19, 2022, 1-2:30 PM EST
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This webinar will build on Part 1 of the series by exploring the evidence base around effective prevention interventions for criminal justice-involved populations. It will discuss substance use, overdose, and suicide prevention services for both the juvenile and adult justice systems. The webinar will also provide strategies for improving collaborative efforts between substance use prevention and criminal justice system organizations. Finally, it will discuss prevention strategies and resources for children and families impacted by parental criminal justice-system involvement.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Discuss how prevention strategies can be applied to criminal justice-involved populations
Review the evidence base of effective overdose and suicide prevention interventions for these populations
Explore strategies for expanding the reach of prevention services through collaboration with criminal justice organizations
Summarize the evidence-based strategies and resources that can support children and families impacted by parental criminal justice-system involvement
PRESENTERS
Josh Esrick, MPP is a Senior Policy Analyst with Carnevale Associates. Josh has extensive experience in substance use prevention; researching, writing, and presenting on best practice and knowledge development publications, briefs, and reference guides; and developing and providing T/TA to numerous organizations. He developed numerous SAMHSA Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies’ (CAPT) products on strategies to prevent opioid misuse and overdose, risk and protective factors for substance use, youth substance use prevention strategies, youth substance use trends, emerging substance use trends, the potential regulations surrounding marijuana legalization, as well as numerous other topics.
Lauren Pappacena, MSW is a Research Associate with Carnevale Associates. Lauren has a background in criminal justice and juvenile justice research specifically as it relates to evidence-based programs and practices spanning criminal justice topics, including corrections, law enforcement, reentry, and courts. Currently, she assists with training evaluations for NADCP and the PTTC, where she brings her experience with quantitative and qualitative analysis and data visualization. With a strong interest in policy analysis, research translation, data collection, and analytic writing, Ms. Pappacena is published in the Journal of Human Rights and Social Work for her analysis of national early-release laws.
Published: January 19, 2022
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This mini e-book was developed to provide information and resources to prevention professionals, providers, and community members about the intersectionality between the criminal justice system, mental health, substance use, and Hispanic/Latin communities.
At the end of the document, you will find resources from trusted sources and action and prevention tips to better support our communities on the issue. We hope this resource is useful for you, and we hope you can share the information with your family, friends, and colleagues.
La Población Hispana y Latina y el Sistema de Justicia Penal (Español)
Este mini libro electrónico ha sido elaborado para proporcionar información y recursos a los(as) profesionistas de la prevención, alos(as) proveedores(as) y a los(as) miembros(as) de la comunidad sobre la interseccionalidad entre el sistema de justicia penal, salud mental, uso de sustancias y comunidades hispanas/latinas.
Al final del documento, se incluyen los recursos obtenidos defuentes confiables, así como consejos para la acción y la prevención, con el fin de apoyar mejor a nuestras comunidades en este tema. Esperamos que este recurso le resulte útil y que pueda compartir la información con sus familiares, amigos y colegas.
Published: June 2, 2023
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Many people involved with the criminal justice system need social and behavioral services. These service needs often entail substance use disorder and overdose prevention and treatment. This product details why expanded services are necessary, the opportunities for prevention professionals to work with the criminal justice system, and how to begin planning for services. It also provides examples of evidence-based services.
Published: July 7, 2023
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This course focuses on the ways in which responding to mental health crisis and risk of suicide in a school setting presents unique challenges and considerations for mental health practitioners, educators, and parents. Participants will learn recommended best practices for assessing children and adolescents for suicide and initiating appropriate responses to youth experiencing thoughts of suicide in a K-12 school setting. Special attention is given to common screening and assessment tools used in school settings, best practices for utilizing an interdisciplinary team approach to respond to youth experiencing thoughts of suicide in a school setting, and ways to identify risk and protective factors for youth and adolescents at risk of suicide. Certificate of Completion
Published: August 17, 2020
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Participants in this course will learn the youth suicide prevalence nationally and the implications to schools. They will also be able to familiarize themselves with multi-tiered systems of positive behavior and social emotional learning. In addition, how the multi-tiered systems support the prevention of suicide. Finally, the course will discuss ways to build capacity and sustainability of these services in K-12 schools. Certificate of Completion
Published: August 17, 2020
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