This 2019 publication from the National Judicial Opioid Task Force focuses on how judges and the judicial system can help reshape the child welfare system in the midst of the opioid epidemic by strengthening families and focusing on prevention. The report includes a discussion of the Family First Prevention Services Act and how the law affects judicial decision-making. Continue reading
Resource Tag: Children & Families
Medication-Assisted Treatment: An eBook for Parents & Caregivers of Teens & Young Adults Addicted to Opioids
This publication from Partnership for Drug-Free Kids provides information about medication assisted treatment (MAT) for parents and caregivers of teens and young adults with opioid use disorder. Continue reading
The Ripple Effect: The Impact of the Opioid Epidemic on Children and Families: Recommendations for an Action Agenda Based on a Multidisciplinary Meeting
The United Hospital Fund convened a meeting of researchers, program leaders, and policymakers in the fall of 2018 to discuss the impact of the opioid crisis on children and families. Continue reading