Understanding the Opioid Epidemic September 11, 2018 

Goal:  To increase police department social worker knowledge of opioid misuse, stigma, pre-arrest diversion and implementation of steps for pre-arrest diversion.

Training Highlights:
1. Defining the problem at the federal, state and local level.
2. Opioid overdose, misuse and prescription data.
3. Prevention:  The role of the social worker.
4. Factors associated with opioid overdoses.
5. Pre-arrest diversion frameworks.
6. Treatment linkage resources.

Important Notes:
This program is offered free of charge.
Light refreshments will be available.  Lunch is on your own.
6.0 CEUs: LSW/LCSW; LPC/LCPC; RN

Presented in partnership with SAMHSA's Center for the Application fo Prevention Technologies (CAPT).