Policymakers & Community Leaders

Naloxone Use in the Courthouse: A Judicial Bench Card

Source: National Judicial Opioid Task Force

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.

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Medication-Assisted Treatment for Adolescents with Opioid Use Disorder

Source: National Judicial Opioid Task Force

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.

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Policymakers & Community Leaders

Trauma, Substance Use, and Justice System-Involved Youth

Source: National Judicial Opioid Task Force

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

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Involuntary Commitment and Guardianship Laws for Persons with a Substance Use Disorder

Source: National Judicial Opioid Task Force

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.

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Policymakers & Community Leaders

Fentanyl, Carfentanil, and Their Analogs in the Courthouse

Source: National Judicial Opioid Task Force

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

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Sample Court Transfer Agreement – State and Federal Courts

Source: National Judicial Opioid Task Force

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

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Policymakers & Community Leaders

Creating a Local or Regional Judicial Opioid Task Force

Source: National Judicial Opioid Task Force

This guide serves as a resource for judges on how to take a leadership role in their community or region in convening stakeholders to collaborate on solutions to the opioid crisis.

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The Court’s Role in Reshaping the Child Welfare System to Focus on Prevention

Source: National Judicial Opioid Task Force

This 2019 publication 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 report includes a discussion of the Family First Prevention Services Act and how the law affects judicial decision-making.

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SAMHSA Opioid Overdose Prevention Toolkit – Spanish Version

Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

This 2018 toolkit from SAMHSA offers advice for creating opioid overdose prevention programs in local communities. Specific guidance is provided for first responders, prescribers, and patients and family members in Spanish.

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Patients & Caregivers

SAMHSA Opioid Overdose Prevention Toolkit

Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

This 2018 toolkit from SAMHSA offers advice for creating opioid overdose prevention programs in local communities. Specific guidance is provided for first responders, prescribers, and patients and family members.

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