Tune In on Tuesday Webinar Series Archives

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Tune-In on Tuesday Webinar Series Archives
 
DWI vs. Drug Offender
Presented By:  Dr. Kenneth Robinson and Judge Patrick Bowler
November 2011
More and more Drug Treatment Courts are taking habitual DWI offenders into their programs raising questions on what is the proper treatment and supervision for this group of participants; should it be the same as the drug addicted participants? This webinar discusses the practical and theoretical reasons why some Drug Courts with DWI participants have created separate tracks for the courtroom as well as for treatment.
 
But I Got a Script For It
Presented By:  Vanessa Price
October 2011
Prescription drug abuse and addiction has traditionally been overlooked when considering its impact on criminal justice.  National studies and published reports indicated that the abuse of prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs is a growing concern.  The impact of prescription drug abuse and addiction on the criminal justice system must be considered in the design of, target population, and service delivery in specialty courts.
 
Working Wounded: Avoiding and Coping with Professional Impairment
Presented By:  Terrence Walton
September 2011
This presentation explores the frequently overlooked issue of impairment in Drug Court professionals.  All of us seek to balance the stresses and strains of our private lives with the need to perform effectively at work.  Even in tough times most of us are able to “pull it together” long enough to get through our day.  However there are times when issues such as divorce, disease, drinking, drugging, depression or other dysfunction rob us of our ability to do our jobs and/or find joy in doing so.  Whether the problem results from an acute incident or from a chronic problem that has reached the breaking point, the consequences can be life and livelihood threatening. This presentation is essential for those who fear they may be impaired; want to know the warning signs of impairment; or want to know how best to support co-workers or loved ones who are struggling.
 
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Presented By:  Dr. Casey Taft  
August 2011
The first portion of this webinar will provide an overview of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), including diagnostic features, the identification of biomarkers for PTSD, and interventions for PTSD.  The second portion of the webinar will focus on how trauma and PTSD may impact the family and interventions to prevent family conflict and domestic violence will be discussed.
 
The Effective Use of Urine Creatinine Measurements in Abstinence Monitoring
Presented By:  Paul Cary  
July 2011
The most common form of urine specimen tampering in drug court is sample dilution. The most effective strategy for combating this tampering technique is testing for urine creatinine. This webinar will focus on the importance of urine creatinine measurements adn interpretation of creatinine results. Specific gravity, inadvertent dilutes, high creatinine levels, medical conditions effecting creatinine and creatinine sanctioning options will all be discussed.

 

Sustainability

Presented By: Meghan Wheeler
June 2011
Sustainability must be the focus of every member of the drug court team and it is vital to have a comprehensive funding strategy to ensure long-term survival. This webinar will identify various types of funding available to drug courts and identify the range of resources and options to support drug courts including sources of monetary and non-monetary resource. 
 
 
How to Build a Mentor Program for your Veterans Treatment Court
Presented By: Jack O'Connor
May 2011
A Veterans Treatment Court consists of the court itself, the VA, and Veteran Mentors. This session will help you understand and set up a mentoring program.
 
Bath Salts-Another Designer Drug
Presented By: Paul Cary
April 2011
This session provides facts about these designer drugs including information on their origin, chemical composition, effects on humans, detection and the legal efforts to ban their sale.
 
Constitutional and Legal Issues
Presented By: Judge William Meyer (ret.)
March 2011
This interactive session discusses what constitutional issues are currently being raised about Drug Court practices.
 
Incentives and Sanctions
Presented By: Dr. Douglas Marlowe
March 2011
This presentation outlines the basic behavior modification principles and their applicability in sanctions and incentives. It identifies the importance of incentives, both formal and informal, and their application in the program.
 
Relapse
Presented By: Terrence Walton
January 2011
This fascinating session examines both the prevailing views of relapse and the multi-dimensional aspects of effective relapse prevention planning and programming.
 
Spice/K2
Presented By: Paul Cary
December 2010
This session discusses the emergence of a new class of synthetic cannabinoids that mimic the effects of marijuana - products that can be legally purchased in many parts of the country.
 
 
 
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