PLI "Safe Return" Policy for In-Person Programs
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Half Day Program
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Overview
This program is designed to train legal aid, nonprofit, and pro bono attorneys and allied professionals about substance use disorders impacting clients or family members of clients. Expert faculty will provide an overview of latest developments and the science of substance use disorder and recovery and also will address key topics such as fighting discrimination and other barriers, as well as understanding partnership models and resources available to help clients with recovery.
What You Will Learn
- Examine latest developments and what legal services and pro bono attorneys need to know about the science of substance use disorders and recovery
- Understand discrimination and barriers with a particular focus on health care services
- Explore how legal services intersect with recovery efforts and best practices for partnerships to help clients with substance use disorders