2019 ACA Boston Program Book_149th Congress of Correction

Monday

2–3:30 p.m.

Objectives: Participants will be able to identify intervention strategies and continuity of care to promote better outcomes for substance use disorder (SUD) individuals reentering the community; identify individuals to build a comprehensive multidisciplinary team model; understand the assessments, screenings, clinical interventions and protocols for offenders used by MA DOC; and understand challenges and mitigation regarding implementation of the Pathfinder Program. Moderator: Christopher Stokes, MH CQI Director, Centurion, Ocala, Florida Speakers: Stephanie Collins, Ph.D., LMHC, Assistant Deputy Commissioner of Clinical Services, Massachusetts Department of Correction, Milford, Massachusetts; Jaileen A. Hopkins, M.A., Director of Program Services, Massachusetts Department of Correction, Milford, Massachusetts; Denise Vega, LICSW, Director of Navigator Services, Massachusetts Department of Correction, Milford, Massachusetts This session will focus on the growing drug trends in the New England area and the drugs being encountered on the streets by DEA agents. The primary focus will be on new types of synthetics, toxicity and safety issues for first responders when faced with these new illicit drugs. Objectives: This session aims to present awareness on present and rising drug trends; provide awareness on growing drug use and toxicity of synthetics; and provide awareness on safety issues for first responders and law enforcement/corrections personnel. Moderator: Sean K. Smith, Director of Investigations, Mississippi Department of Corrections, Jackson, Mississippi Speaker: Michael Lecuyer, Special Agent, Drug Enforcement Administration, Washington, D.C. C-1B New England Drug Trends (CE/CME/CERP) Room 204

C-1A Combating the Opioid Epidemic: Medication-Assisted Treatment Expansion

(CE/CME/ Y CE/CERP) Room 202 For agencies providing medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorders, the continuum of care from custody to the community is a fundamental concern for positive treatment outcomes and recidivism reduction. The Massachusetts Department of Correction’s (MA DOC) MAT program services high-risk individuals by providing substance use treatment and continued support into the community with the use of Recovery Support Navigators and Recovery Pathfinders. The program supports successful recovery by employing a multifaceted approach to treatment. This workshop will provide a framework for agencies to develop and implement a MAT program.

Workshops

Monday, Aug. 5 t 2–3:30 p.m.

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