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Interpretation services are life-changing and sometimes lifesaving services that help to bridge communication gaps and language barriers in many critical areas of life. In this course, you will learn about the state of interpreter services today while exploring deficiencies, areas for improvement, and best practices for providing and using interpretation services in healthcare spaces. The goal is to improve accessibility and increase positive outcomes for individuals who communicate through American Sign Language (ASL), as well as individuals with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) in Colorado. This course also emphasizes the intersectionality of race, gender, sexuality, and social economic status and the ways in which these factors can shape individuals' experiences, opportunities, and outcomes.

The journey through the criminal justice system is challenging for everyone who must go through it, but especially for those who are also experiencing mental health and substance use disorders. This training introduces behavioral health professionals to the Sequential Intercept Model (SIM). This strategic framework identifies key points in the criminal justice process where individuals with mental health and substance use disorders can be diverted to treatment and support. We will explore the challenges that justice-involved individuals face in the criminal justice system, along with best practices for overcoming these obstacles.

Individuals who navigate the criminal justice system encounter a range of hardships and challenges. However, some members of priority populations face more challenges than others due to other factors. For this training, these priority populations include people who are LGBTQ+, people who are aging, people who are neurodivergent, people with traumatic brain injuries (TBI), and women. Challenges are intensified for these individuals because they are at a higher risk of mistreatment, abuse, and neglect. This training will increase awareness of the unique needs and experiences of people from these priority populations when they are incarcerated. Behavioral health professionals will be equipped to provide a trauma-informed approach and identify the needs and challenges to inform treatment planning in correctional settings.

Designed for behavioral health clinicians, this course examines practical, evidence-based approaches and strategies for managing antisocial tendencies among justice-involved individuals, including the “big four” criminogenic risks: antisocial cognition, antisocial behavior, antisocial personality pattern, and antisocial associates. Defined by the Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR) model, these empirically validated risks have been found to have a strong relationship with criminal offending, and interventions targeting antisocial tendencies have demonstrated a positive influence on reducing violence and improving the quality of life for justice-involved people—as well as lowering their risk of recidivism.

For this reason, it is crucial for behavioral health clinicians to consider the unique challenges of working with clients with antisocial tendencies—especially those who meet the diagnostic criteria for antisocial personality disorder (ASPD)—and develop interventions that specifically address their needs. Through the provided materials and activities, this course will enable attendees to develop these skills so they can recognize, assess, and manage antisocial tendencies in justice-involved individuals, develop and implement effective treatment plans that incorporate criminogenic risks and needs, and collaborate with criminal justice professionals to mitigate common barriers and coordinate care.