This course focuses on the latest research around stigma related to substance use and criminal justice involvement, how stigma affects health outcomes, and evidence-based interventions to address stigma. This free course is designed to teach individuals about the impact of stigma and effective tools to reduce stigma in their communities. 

• Course goals: Improve knowledge about the experiences of stigma among individuals with a substance use disorder and who are justice-involved.
• Lessons learned: Different types of stigma, the social construct of stigma, strategies to address stigma, and non-stigmatizing language.
• Length: 30 minutes
• Audience: JLUSA leaders and criminal justice reform advocates

 

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