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Reentry Best Practices for People with Opioid Use Disorder

Hosted by the Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center in partnership with
the Justice Community Opioid Innovation Network (JCOIN)

As practitioners grapple with the increasing complexity of reentry into the community, the demands of services and coordination are particularly acute for individuals with opioid use disorders. Among this population, the risk of overdose death significantly increases during the first two weeks following release. The COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated these challenges, with increased pressure to release individuals into the community to minimize the risk of exposure.

In this webinar, presenters will discuss the latest research, science and innovation around mitigating risk during reentry for people with opioid use disorders. Topics covered will include medication assisted treatment (MAT), behavioral interventions, and establishing linkages to community-based support services.

Presenters:
Sarah Wurzburg, CSG Justice Center, Program Director, Behavioral Health
Shelley Edgerton, Program Director, Opioid/MAT Substance Treatment, Louisiana Department of Corrections
Dr. Tisha Wiley, Branch Chief, Associate Director for Justice Systems, NIDA

Moderator:
Jessica Hulsey, President, Addiction Policy Forum

Dec 16, 2020 03:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)