This briefing paper from the National Judicial Opioid Task Force describes effective strategies to improve access to treatment for opioid use disorder in rural regions. The article discusses barriers to treatment in rural areas, particularly stigma against medication assisted treatment, and describes successful programsin rural communities across the country, including programs in Indian Country.
Drug Court Practitioner Fact Sheet: Understanding and Detecting Prescription Drug Misuse and Misuse Disorders
Source: National Drug Court institute
This 2016 report by the National Drug Court Institute is an educational publication about prescription drug misuse for court professionals. It includes discussions about commonly misused or addictive prescription drugs including opioids, sedatives, and stimulants; how to identify individual who may have a prescription drug misuse problem; and an overview of treatment options.
Words Matter: Judicial Language and Substance Use Disorders
Source: National Judicial Opioid Task Force
A briefing paper by the National Judicial Opioid Task Force describing how judicial personnel can reduce the stigma associated with substance use disorder and improve engagement in and success with treatment by making conscious choices about the language used. A list of commonly used stigmatizing words
Understanding the Basics of Addiction
Source: National Judicial Opioid Task Force
This briefing paper from the National Judicial Opioid Task Force provides a brief overview of the science of addiction and fundamentals of substance use disorder treatment for judicial personnel. The paper includes specific information about opioid use disorder (OUD) in the criminal justice system and provides
Tribal-State Court Forums: Addressing the Opioid Crisis
Source: National Judicial Opioid Task Force
Beginning in the 1980s, many states established tribal-state court forums to enable partnership and collaboration between tribal and state judicial systems. This briefing paper contains an overview of tribal-state court forums and discusses how these partnerships can enhance state and tribal nation’s efforts to
Tribal Cultural Competency Information for Judges
Source: National Judicial Opioid Task Force
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
SUD Dictionary for State Courts
Source: National Judicial Opioid Task Force
This glossary from the National Judicial Opioid Task Force defines terms and acronyms commonly used when speaking about substance use disorder for judicial personnel.
The Court’s Role in Reshaping the Child Welfare System
Source: National Judicial Opioid Task Force
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
The Fundamentals of Screening and Assessment in the Justice System
Source: National Judicial Opioid Task Force
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
Parent Partner Programs: Promising Practice to Keep Families Struggling with Substance Use Disorder Together
Source: National Judicial Opioid Task Force
This briefing paper from the National Judicial Opioid Task Force provides an overview of parent partner programs, where parents facing child welfare or dependency proceedings are paired with a peer adviser who helps them understand and navigate the process. Parent partner programs in Washington, Iowa,