Some questions addressed in this webinar include the following: What is happening nationally with bath salts and other synthetics, including synthetic marijuana? What are the stats and trends? How is the Federal government reacting to this challenge? How can the states weigh in to help? What do local practitioners need to know to deal with this challenge - whether law enforcement, child protection, prosecutors, teachers, medical personnel, etc.?
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Some questions addressed in this webinar include the following: What is happening nationally with bath salts and other synthetics, including synthetic marijuana? What are the stats and trends? How is the Federal government reacting to this challenge? How can the states weigh in to help? What do local practitioners need to know to deal with this challenge - whether law enforcement, child protection, prosecutors, teachers, medical personnel, etc.?
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During this webinar, attendees will learn how to look for signs of illicit drug use. They will be given an overview of various drugs of abuse and associated drug paraphernalia so that they are better equipped to recognize children who may be in danger as a result of illicit drug use.
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Presented by Sergeant Courtney Pero
Attorney General Eric Holder launched the Defending Childhood Initiative on September 23, 2010, to address a national crisis: the exposure of America's children to violence as victims and as witnesses. During this webinar, Phelan Wyrick, co-chair of the initiative, will discuss the community-based efforts funded under this initiative and provide an update on the recent public hearings convened by the Defending Childhood Initiative Task Force. He…
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Perceived and real barriers have historically impeded communication between law enforcement and child welfare, despite the fact that they see the same children and families. This webinar will describe the efforts in Connecticut to remove barriers and work collaboratively to create systemic changes in policy and practice to improve safety and permanency outcomes for children. Members of the Connecticut Alliance for DEC from law enforcement…
The issue of bath salts and other synthetic drugs is a growing problem in the U.S. In this webinar, attendees will be provided information about what synthetic drugs are, how these drugs are manufactured and distributed, and how to identify them. Presenters will also discuss the dangers associated with these drugs, and provide a brief overview of legislation targeting them and how law enforcement is combating the problem. General Robert Cooper, Tennessee's…
The problem of prenatal substance exposure continues to plague states across the nation. For many women, pregnancy can be a time of increased motivation to address their addictions. However, relatively few pregnant women participate in treatment, despite the availability of treatment services. Prenatal substance exposure can have devastating impacts on a developing fetus, but the level of impact can be difficult to predict or determine. Furthermore,…
This webinar discusses tribal policing, current substance abuse issues, and collaborative responses for drug endangered children in Indian Country.
Presented by Steven Juneau
Drug endangered children have been identified as victims in homes of drug abuse, drug manufacture and/or drug dealing. While there has been focus on the treatment and intervention needs of the parents and caregivers, less has been addressed in terms of the child’s own need for intervention. This webinar will address the need for intervention for the drug endangered child and, more importantly, the considerations that are important to best meet these…
The mission of the National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children (National DEC) is to break the cycle of abuse and neglect by empowering practitioners who work to transform the lives of children and families living in drug environments. National DEC provides training and technical assistance to state DEC Alliances and all those in the community who assist and care for drug endangered children.
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