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Best Practices for Successful Reentry From Criminal Justice Settings for People Living With Mental Health Conditions And/or Substance Use Disorders

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About the Course

This course focuses on supporting individuals with mental health conditions and/or substance use disorders as they reenter the community from jail or prison. It examines the effectiveness of reentry programs and identifies evidence-based practices that promote successful reintegration, reduce recidivism, and improve overall well-being. Participants will learn about necessary resources such as treatment, recovery services, health insurance, housing, employment, and transportation to aid in the reentry process.

This course is based on the reading-based online article, Best Practices for Successful Reentry From Criminal Justice Settings for People Living With Mental Health Conditions And/or Substance Use Disorders created by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in 2023.

Publication Details

Publication Date: PEP23-06-06-001 2023

Course Material Author

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

SAMHSA is an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation and reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) authored the material only, and was not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.

Course Creator

Tiara Totten

Tiara Totten is a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist and Licensed Professional Counselor with more than nine years of experience working with adolescents and adults utilizing person-centered, motivational interviewing, solution-focused, and cognitive behavioral techniques to help individuals achieve optimal wellness. She has extensive experience in individual therapy, group therapy and supervision and is currently working on her PsyD in clinical psychology.

Target Audience

Counselors, addiction specialists, marriage and family therapists, psychologists and social workers. This course is appropriate for all levels of knowledge.

Learning Objectives

After taking this activity, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Identify effective reentry programs and interventions for individuals with mental health conditions and/or substance use disorders.
  2. 2 Understand the resources and support services needed to promote successful community reintegration.
  3. 3 Learn strategies to reduce recidivism and improve the overall well-being of individuals reentering the community from jail or prison.

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The planners of this activity have reported that they have no relevant financial relationships.

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Any relevant financial disclosures for course material authors can be found in the article.

Course Creator

Tiara Totten – None to report.

Commercial support

There is no commercial support for this distance-learning course.

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CE Learning Systems has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5951. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CE Learning Systems is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 4 NBCC hour(s) awarded.
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