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Peer Integration Into Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and Other Jail-Based Treatment Programs

Event Dates
Eastern
Location
Online

To achieve positive outcomes, peer recovery support services to address opioid and other substance misuse are increasingly offered across diverse criminal justice settings, including within medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and other jail-based treatment programs.

This webinar will:

  • Describe MAT and other jail-based treatment programs and how they integrate peer specialists
  • Identify changes to organizational practices and procedures necessary for the successful integration of peer work
  • Discuss training for peer specialists and departmental staff to prepare for peer services
  • Explore important stakeholder partnerships
  • Describe outcomes of programs to date

Date Created: March 17, 2021