For decades, drug courts have been the leading model serving justice-involved individuals with opioid use disorders, and they continue to play a role in combating the overdose crisis. Drug courts alone, however, are not enough. New courtroom and community-based strategies are needed to ensure swift linkages to evidence-based treatments — including medications for opioid use disorder — wraparound supports, and harm reduction services.
This presentation will provide an overview of the 10 Essential Elements of an Opioid Intervention Court and the take an in-depth look at two unique justice system strategies that approach overdose prevention differently. It will feature presentations from Jeff Smith, co-founder of Buffalo’s “Opioid Court” and Michael Hines, co-creator of Connecticut’s “Treatment Pathways Program” and will be followed by a facilitated conversation between the discussants and audience.
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