This briefing paper from the National Judicial Opioid Task Force provides information intended to improve judicial personnel’s cultural competence when working with American Indian/Alaska Native individuals and communities. The information updates the Substance Abuse and Health Services
This glossary from the National Judicial Opioid Task Force defines terms and acronyms commonly used when speaking about substance use disorder for judicial personnel.
This November 30, 2018 webinar from the National Judicial Opioid Task Force focuses on how judges and the judicial system can help reshape the child welfare system in the midst of the opioid epidemic by strengthening families and focusing on prevention. The webinar includes a discussion of the Family First
This briefing paper from the National Judicial Opioid Task Force provides an overview of screening and assessment procedures for individuals with substance use disorder in the context of the justice system. The paper includes examples of screening instruments and assessment tools which may be used in the judicial
This briefing paper from the National Judicial Opioid Task Force provides information about naloxone and how it is used to treat opioid overdoses and provides guidance for creating naloxone policies for courtrooms.
This briefing paper from the National Judicial Opioid Task Force presents an overview of medication assisted treatment for youth and young adults with opioid use disorder in the context of the judicial system. Guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Society of Addiction Medicine are briefly reviewed.
This briefing paper from the National Judicial Opioid Task Force includes an overview of the concept of trauma and how it affects youth and families involved with the justice system. The paper provides facts about trauma, presents advice for judges on how to avoid retraumatization in the courtroom, and describes 10
This briefing paper from the National Judicial Opioid Task Force discusses state laws for involuntary commitment of individuals with substance use disorders. The paper includes descriptions of state laws and discusses considerations the judiciary should keep in mind when deciding involuntary commitment orders.
News reports of first responder’s adverse reactions to synthetic opioids like fentanyl have led to concerns about the risks of the substances for court personnel. This briefing paper from the National Judicial Opioid Task Force discusses the risks of fentanyl and similar substances to court personnel and recommends
Treatment courts have established themselves as a proven alternative to incarceration for individuals with substance use disorders and justice involvement. Unfortunately, individuals charged in federal court rarely have access to treatment court programs. In 2015, judges in Montana created an memorandum of understanding (MOU) to allow for