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Phoenix Training - Addiction and Connection to Treatment
the building all of those years ago; along with Betty Medsger, former Washington Post reporter and author of The Burglary; participated in a book signing at the building and held a tour of the Former FBI Office, the space from which more than 1,000 documents were stolen.
Later that evening, a Screening of the Documentary “1971” was held at the Media Theatre, and afterwards, featured an OnStage Panel Discussion led by Marc Lamont Hill, a Professor of Media Studies and Urban Education at Temple University and Host of BNC News. The panelists included Bonnie Raines and Keith Forsyth; Betty Medsger; David Kairys, a Professor of Law at Temple University School of Law, the first James E. Beasley Chair, a civil rights lawyer and author of Philadelphia Freedom, Memoir of a Civil Rights Lawyer and With Liberty and Justice for Some; and Mike German, former FBI special agent and author of Disrupt, Discredit, Divide: How the New FBI Damages Democracy.
The “After Party,” in celebration of a harmonious collaboration of TEDxRoseTree, Media Arts Council, PA Historical & Museum Commission, Visit Delco, PA, Temple University Beasley School of Law and more, for this highly successful, commemorative event, was held at the lovely Gifford - Risley House in Media, PA. This 1877 Gothic Revival-Chalet style bed and breakfast at E. 5th & N. Monroe Streets is owned and maintained by Z and Monika Rehoric, who “welcome all to share in their journey of love and life while enjoying a taste of the past.” www.gifford-risleyhouse.com •
Phoenix Training
Addiction and Connection to Treatment
Tools for First Responders to Fight the Opioid Epidemic Center for Addiction and Recovery Education (CARE), Saint Joseph’s University CARE@sju.edu
Hosted by the Delaware County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers December 3, 2021
Credit approved with the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.00 Legal Ethics credit and 3.00 Substantive credits.
This class benefits police, EMS, firefighters, attorneys, correctional officers, children and youth workers and any other individuals who work in, or with, the criminal justice system. This training applies the model of addiction as a chronic disease and aims to remove stigma and encourage hope. Attendees learned the principles of trauma-informed practices and how to have positive interactions with those suffering from substance use disorder. Practical skills such as engagement techniques, Naloxone administration and how to connect individuals to treatment options were also taught. Those who completed this training have a better understanding of the disease of addiction and how they can be part of someone’s recovery.
Training Objectives:
•Apply the model of addiction as a chronic disease while removing stigma and encouraging hope •Learn the principles of trauma-informed practice and how they influence first responder interactions •Identify and practice engagement techniques to utilize during interventions to connect people to treatment •Practice critical concepts for Naloxone utilization in communities and the process for post-overdose data entry •Learn about the Law Enforcement Treatment Initiative (LETI) policy endorsed by your county’s District Attorney’s Office. This new program encourages Law Enforcement to serve as bridge to treatment for those suffering from substance use disorder.
“YOU are critical to the Mission!” •
