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Breaking Down the Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2022

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Called the Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2022, this act will help the Department of Justice (DOJ) create better, safer means for police to interact with citizens and communicate these new standards to local police departments.

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Behavioral Healthcare in Life After the COVID-19 Pandemic

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People with substance use disorder were forced to find virtual support systems to prevent relapse. In a recent webinar, Relias: Regulatory, Financial, and Workforce Impact of COVID-19 for Behavioral Health , Berger noted, “One of the biggest changes with lasting impact is this shift that we’re seeing to widespread telehealth services.”

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News Items – March 10, 2022

Social Workers Speak

On Wednesday, the US Department of Health and Human Services released a? Wyoming is one of eight states without a law on the books to address the issue of pregnant women using drugs, according to the American Civil Liberties Union, but the advocacy group and others don’t see Oakley’s bill as the right vehicle to address the issue.

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News Items – March 3, 2022

Social Workers Speak

Social workers have been finding shelter for homeless covid patients, providing treatment for people with addiction disorders made more challenging by pandemic-related social isolation, and comforting bereaved family members who have lost loved ones to the twin epidemics of covid and opioids. Should social workers work with police?

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Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care for Juvenile Offenders

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The National Center for Mental Health and Justice reports that approximately 60-70%, of youth in the care of the juvenile justice system have a diagnosable mental health disorder, and 60% meet criteria for a substance use disorder. Additionally, 30% of these disorders are so severe that they lead to functional impairments.