This 4-hour course is designed for medical providers practicing addiction medicine who interact with treatment courts and the justice system. Clinicians will explore the complexities of treating justice-involved individuals and apply practical strategies through case-based learning to enhance collaboration, advocate for evidence-based care, and improve coordination with community resources. 

The target audience for this course includes: physicians, physician assistants, nurses, and nurse practitioners who engage with or seek to better understand treatment court systems.

This activity addresses the following ACGME Competencies: Patient Care, Medical Based Knowledge, Practice-Based Learning, Interpersonal and Communication Skills, Professionalism, and Systems-based Practice.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion, learners will be able to:

1. Explain the role of timely and accurate diagnosis and treatment for clients/participants first engaging in treatment courts.
2. Describe the purpose, structure, and effectiveness of treatment courts.
3. Define the roles and responsibilities of treatment court team members.
4. Identify ways to partner with treatment courts in your own community.
5. Communicate with patients about legal involvement in a non-judgmental and non-stigmatizing way.
6. Discuss the potential benefits and risks of completing release of information for treatment court to receive treatment records.
7. Describe the roles and responsibilities of medical providers within treatment court settings.
8. Advocate effectively for access to evidence-based treatment with treatment court team members.
9. Apply best clinical and partnership practices to case examples of patients who are engaged in treatment court and addiction treatment.