This training will provide an in-depth look at the stigma and assumptions pertaining to youth substance use as well as the impact on brain development, psychological, social and emotional development, and risk factors to watch for. We will look at the use of alcohol, nicotine products, marijuana, opioids and other substances and the process of tolerance and dependence in young people. Primary and secondary prevention strategies will be discussed as well as their application in alternatives to school suspension. Participants will take away ideas and strategies that can be used for strategic planning in their school/agency setting.
This training is intended for K-12 and IHE educators, school and campus security personnel, prevention providers, law enforcement, probation officers, school and campus administration, treatment professionals, counselors, student conduct professionals, prosecutors, residence life staff, and other interested school, campus or community personnel.
Partial In-service Credit (PIC) for law enforcement and school/campus security officers will be available.
There is no fee to attend this training. Pre-registration is required. The training will be hosted via Zoom.
Please note that the DCJS registration system does not have the capacity to sort eligible from ineligible registrants. Therefore, anyone who registers will receive a confirmation. It is the responsibility of the DCJS assigned course director to review the roster and make a final determination on acceptance into the course. Registrants not accepted will be notified via the email address provided during registration.
