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Co-Occurring Mental and Substance
Abuse Disorders

October 5-8, 2009 / Reno, NV
Tuition: $985
Early Discount: $885 by 7/7/09
Conference Fee: $235

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Many criminal cases involve alcohol and other drug addictions. Some persons with alcohol and other drug addictions also suffer from major mental health disorders. Judges who handle such cases should have a thorough understanding of substance abuse, mental health, and co-occurring disorders issues as they affect and are affected by the justice system. After taking this course, participants will be able to describe the physiological and pharmacological aspects of substance abuse; identify and assess individuals with major mental disorders; select appropriate judicial strategies and tools for treatment and monitoring; and, design a plan for the implementation of systems or ideas to address co-occurring disorders issues. Online materials will be available for judges to complete approximately six weeks prior to the course start date. At that time, participants will receive an email with the website location and their login information. Participants should plan to set aside approximately two to four hours of time to review and complete the materials prior to the course.

Qualifies as an elective for the Certificate in Judicial Development, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills programs.

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Problem-Solving Courses

The NJC offers several courses that focus on problem-solving techniques including:

Managing Cases Involving Persons with Mental Disabilities

Managing Challenging Family Law Cases
(JS 634)

Building a Bias-Free Environment in Your Court