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Pre-Conference Session

Community Partners & Continuum of Care

PC04 - Supportive Reintegration: Changing Re-Entry Pathways for Incarcerated Individuals with Opioid Use Disorder

Saturday, May 18, 2024
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM PST
Location: Celebrity 6
CE: 2.0
Presentation Summary: 8th Judicial District Courts in Las Vegas, Nevada is currently home to the first Medication Assisted Treatment Re-Entry Court. This unique court is designed to reduce recidivism by targeting criminogenic needs through supportive services for incarcerated individuals with Opioid and Stimulant Use Disorders. Partnering with community treatment providers while using evidenced based practices, MAT Re-Entry Court offers a structured environment which includes treatment, housing, primary medical care, vocational/education opportunities, and ancillary services. This presentation will review how this court was established and continues to produce successful outcomes through the years.

Learning Objectives:

At the completion of this activity, participants will:
  • Understand barriers to community reintegration for individuals with Opioid and Stimulant Use Disorders.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of how community partners, including criminal justice entities, can support successful reintegration for formerly incarcerated individuals.
  • Utilize the program structure for MAT Re-Entry Court to develop supportive practices for implementation within their community.