Implementing Evidence-Based Practices in Substance Abuse and Mental Health

Presenters discuss evidence-based corrections and treatment practices for individuals with behavioral health disorders. They provide an overview of key research-driven principles for addressing substance abuse and mental health disorders - and the need to ensure that policies and practices remain true to those principles. Integrated care that takes into consideration the risk of committing a future crime, and meeting both mental health and substance abuse needs including quality assurance.

Speakers:
Roger Peters, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Mental Health Law and Policy, University of South Florida
Stephanie A. Ainsworth, Research Assistant, Center for Advancing Correctional Excellence, Department of Criminology, Law, and Society, George Mason University
Glenn Tapia, Program Director, Office of Community Corrections, Division of Criminal Justice, Colorado Department of Public Safety
Amy Seidlitz, Chief, Offender Classification and Program Administration, Washington State Department of Corrections