Michigan Association of Treatment Court Professionals
with generous support from the National Drug Court Institute
A division of the National Association of Drug Court Professionals
Presents
Research-Based Treatment
Monday, March 12, 2018
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, Atrium Room
Grand Rapids, Michigan
2:00 p.m.
"What is Research-Based Treatment?"
Presented by Dr. Ken Robinson, Founder and President of Corrections Counseling, Inc.
Dr. Robinson was instrumental in creating the first mental health crisis unit in Memphis, Tennessee, and served as Director of Clinical Services and Director of the Crisis Stabilization Unit for Midtown Mental Health Center for several years. He is one of the most respected teachers, lecturers, and authors on cognitive-behavioral treatment and correctional counseling.
He is a sought-after speaker at both national and international symposiums and conferences.
In addition to co-developing Moral Reconation Therapy-MRT, Dr. Robinson has published and presented numerous professional articles in the areas of psychopharmacology and mental health services.
His extensive work in mental health and corrections provides a unique combination of insight.
Dr. Robinson has co-authored numerous cognitive-behavioral treatment programs to address a variety of issues, including mental health, substance abuse, trauma recovery, relapse prevention, DUI offenses, criminal thinking, and anger management.
The programs have been implemented by behavioral health providers, community-based organizations, criminal justice settings, private care agencies, and many others.
3:00 p.m.
"Research-Based Treatment - What Works and What Doesn't, a Response to the Opiate Epidemic"
Presented by a Panel Discussion of Experts:
Dr. Ken Robinson, Founder and President of Correctional Counseling, Inc.
Hon. Geno Salomone, 23rd District Sobriety Court Presiding Judge, Wayne County
Mark Witte, Executive Director of Allegan County Community Mental Health Services
Moderated by Barb Hankey, Oakland County Community Corrections Manager
Themes that will be discussed during the open forum presentations include:
First, in response to the public outcry over the opioid epidemic there have been numerous proposals and promises for additional monies to combat the crisis. Often, the promise is for more money for treatment. The question is: what treatment? Treatment can mean many things. What is it that really works; that makes a difference? What does the research for the disease of opiate addiction tell us? And, how do we get people with substance use disorders to begin and complete effective treatment?
Second, the goal is Communication. Our criminal justice system refers more people to treatment than all other sources combined. The goal for a probation order or drug court admission is rehabilitation. Does the judge and probation officer know what happens to the substance user once they leave the courthouse? Is the treatment you have referred the person to effective? Is the treatment provider utilizing research-based methodologies for treatment? Does the parent or spouse or community know whether their efforts at putting lives back together is a reality? What happens and what works must be communicated and must serve as a base-line for attacking the epidemic. Clarity of mutual purpose and the means to achieve mutual goals are critical to the success in the fight against the opioid crisis.
During the presentations, audience members are invited to pose written questions to the panel.
Also, you may submit questions to the panel in advance by filling out the section in the RSVP Form below.
"What is Research-Based Treatment?"
Presented by Dr. Ken Robinson, Founder and President of Corrections Counseling, Inc.
Dr. Robinson was instrumental in creating the first mental health crisis unit in Memphis, Tennessee, and served as Director of Clinical Services and Director of the Crisis Stabilization Unit for Midtown Mental Health Center for several years. He is one of the most respected teachers, lecturers, and authors on cognitive-behavioral treatment and correctional counseling.
He is a sought-after speaker at both national and international symposiums and conferences.
In addition to co-developing Moral Reconation Therapy-MRT, Dr. Robinson has published and presented numerous professional articles in the areas of psychopharmacology and mental health services.
His extensive work in mental health and corrections provides a unique combination of insight.
Dr. Robinson has co-authored numerous cognitive-behavioral treatment programs to address a variety of issues, including mental health, substance abuse, trauma recovery, relapse prevention, DUI offenses, criminal thinking, and anger management.
The programs have been implemented by behavioral health providers, community-based organizations, criminal justice settings, private care agencies, and many others.
3:00 p.m.
"Research-Based Treatment - What Works and What Doesn't, a Response to the Opiate Epidemic"
Presented by a Panel Discussion of Experts:
Dr. Ken Robinson, Founder and President of Correctional Counseling, Inc.
Hon. Geno Salomone, 23rd District Sobriety Court Presiding Judge, Wayne County
Mark Witte, Executive Director of Allegan County Community Mental Health Services
Moderated by Barb Hankey, Oakland County Community Corrections Manager
Themes that will be discussed during the open forum presentations include:
First, in response to the public outcry over the opioid epidemic there have been numerous proposals and promises for additional monies to combat the crisis. Often, the promise is for more money for treatment. The question is: what treatment? Treatment can mean many things. What is it that really works; that makes a difference? What does the research for the disease of opiate addiction tell us? And, how do we get people with substance use disorders to begin and complete effective treatment?
Second, the goal is Communication. Our criminal justice system refers more people to treatment than all other sources combined. The goal for a probation order or drug court admission is rehabilitation. Does the judge and probation officer know what happens to the substance user once they leave the courthouse? Is the treatment you have referred the person to effective? Is the treatment provider utilizing research-based methodologies for treatment? Does the parent or spouse or community know whether their efforts at putting lives back together is a reality? What happens and what works must be communicated and must serve as a base-line for attacking the epidemic. Clarity of mutual purpose and the means to achieve mutual goals are critical to the success in the fight against the opioid crisis.
During the presentations, audience members are invited to pose written questions to the panel.
Also, you may submit questions to the panel in advance by filling out the section in the RSVP Form below.
| open_forum_-_march_12.pdf |