Best Practice Resources

This section offers training resources focused on the implementation and adoption of evidence-based (EBP) and best practices in addiction treatment that are taking place in the CEATTC region and throughout the country. Similar to the other sections within the science-service initiative, this section is truly a work in progress. It does not necessary represent a complete listing of all EBPs or best practices training throughout the country.

Drug Abuse Treatment for the Criminal Justice Population
Principles and Practices Symposium
March 23, 2007
8:30a.m.- 4:30 pm.
John Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Asthma & Allergy Building
1st floor auditorium

A day long science to practice symposium featuring morning lectures and afternoon workshops with practical solutions for treating the drug addicted offender.

Workshop Descriptions:

Workshop #1 - Doug Marlowe
Effective Behavior Modification for Drug-Involved Offenders
This workshop will review the basic principles of behavior modification for reducing substance use and crime among drug-involved offenders. Special emphasis will be placed on those modifications in technique that may be required to improve the conduct of special populations of offenders defined by relatively higher levels of clinical needs and/or criminogenic risk factors. There will be substantial time available for case examples, questions and answers, and development of model treatment plans for this population.

Workshop #2 - Kevin Knight
The Role of Screening and Assessment in the Treatment of Criminal Justice Clients
This workshop will cover client and staff self-report instruments developed specifically for criminal justice clients by Texas Christian University (TCU) scientists that are designed to help you 1) develop better treatment plans by identifying client risks and needs at intake, 2) modify treatment plans based on measures of client changes over the course of treatment, and 3) gain a better understanding of your organization's functioning and readiness to embrace "evidence-based" practices. Based on the "TCU Treatment Model," the use of these free instruments in identifying where targeted interventions might be appropriate also will be addressed.

Workshop #3- Ed Latessa
Principles of Effective Correctional Intervention
This workshop will focus on how to apply the principles of effective correctional intervention. Programs that are effective in reducing recidivism have certain characteristics. These include factors related to program development, implementation and leadership, classification and assessment practices, use of effective treatment models, matching offenders, staff, and services, use of behavioral strategies, the quality of staff, evaluation and quality assurance activities, and organizational stability. Each of these areas will be discussed, and examples from a wide range of programs will be presented.

Free Registration (Ends 3/09/2007)

For information and to register: www.mactn.org

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