Mental illness and drug dependency are common in people appearing in the criminal justice system. Yet they often don’t get the support they need.
Join Professor Nicole Lee, psychologist and leader in alcohol and other drug policy and practice, to learn about current evidence and information to help you manage and respond to individuals impacted by alcohol and other drug use in the courtroom.
You will learn about:
- alcohol and other drug use and dependence
- how alcohol and other drugs affect the brain and impact on functioning
- strategies to maximise successful outcomes with those appearing before you in court.
This seminar will be especially useful for new appointees and those wanting a refresher or to deepen their knowledge on this important topic.
To register for part 2 of this three part series CLICK HERE >
Speakers.
Magistrates' Court of Victoria
Magistrate Pauline Spencer
Magistrate Pauline Spencer was appointed as a Magistrate in Victoria in 2006. She currently sits at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court, Victoria, Australia and is the Head of Division, Specialist Courts providing judicial leadership across the court’s therapeutic justice programs across mainstream courts and specialist courts.
Magistrates' Court of Victoria
Magistrate Pauline Spencer
Magistrate Pauline Spencer was appointed as a Magistrate in Victoria in 2006. She currently sits at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court, Victoria, Australia and is the Head of Division, Specialist Courts providing judicial leadership across the court’s therapeutic justice programs across mainstream courts and specialist courts.
FOUNDER AND CEO, 360edge
Professor Nicole Lee
Professor Nicole Lee is an international leader in best practice health responses, with 33 years’ experience in policy and practice implementation in alcohol and other drugs, mental health and community health. She is Adjunct Professor at the National Drug Research Institute Curtin University, Founder and CEO at 360Edge, Board Member and CEO at Hello Sunday Morning and Board Member at The Loop Australia. Nicole is a member of the Australian National Council on Alcohol and other Drugs (ANACAD) and is the Department of Veterans’ Affairs Alcohol and other Drug Adviser.
FOUNDER AND CEO, 360edge
Professor Nicole Lee
Professor Nicole Lee is an international leader in best practice health responses, with 33 years’ experience in policy and practice implementation in alcohol and other drugs, mental health and community health. She is Adjunct Professor at the National Drug Research Institute Curtin University, Founder and CEO at 360Edge, Board Member and CEO at Hello Sunday Morning and Board Member at The Loop Australia. Nicole is a member of the Australian National Council on Alcohol and other Drugs (ANACAD) and is the Department of Veterans’ Affairs Alcohol and other Drug Adviser.
Event resources.
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The Power of Words
A quick guide to having conversations about alcohol and other drugs. This at-a-glance flip book is a condensed version of the Power of Words Practical Guide. It has been developed for people who work directly in the alcohol and other drug sector, such as health care providers, social workers, and human services professionals.