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Upcoming Events Contact REGISTER Back to Peer Summit Series Speakers Tom Hill Title Organization Tom Hill, MSW, joined the National Council for Behavioral Health in March 2017 as Vice President of Practice Improvement. Mr. Hill previously served as a Presidential Appointee in the position of Senior Advisor on Addiction and Recovery to the SAMHSA Administrator. As part of this post, he initially served as Acting Director of the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. Prior to his appointment, Mr. Hill was a Senior Associate at Altarum Institute, serving as Technical Assistance Director for a number of SAMHSA treatment and recovery support grant initiatives. He also served for four years as Director of Programs at Faces & Voices of Recovery. Mr. Hill is frequently sought out as a national thought leader in the addiction and recovery field; his personal experience of recovery from addiction spans two decades. Reflecting his commitment to the goal of long-term recovery for individuals, families and communities. he has also served on numerous boards of directors, advisory boards, committees and working groups. Mr. Hill received his MSW in community organizing from Hunter College at City University of New York. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Johnson Institute America Honors Recovery Award, the NALGAP Advocacy Award and a Robert Wood Johnson Fellowship in the Developing Leadership in Reducing Substance Abuse initiative. WORKSHOP Trauma, Harm Reduction, and Recovery: Addressing Health Inequities In many individuals, there is a direct link between a history of trauma and poor health outcomes, including substance use and addiction. On a community level, the combination of cultural trauma and the personal trauma of its members often result in population-based health inequities. As many of us have worked to address the addiction and overdose epidemics, we have confronted barriers that people and communities face in accessing appropriate care and building recovery capital. A framework of trauma-informed and recovery-oriented systems of care invites us to take a broader approach to recovery and harm reduction as we help people stay alive and get better. View all Peer Summit Series Events

ca1a52a6-1b2d-4a15-9cd1-559daf6ec682 Register Today A VIRTUAL EVENT NOW AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND Back to Our Speakers Jeff Elkins Chief Script Engineer SIMmersion Jeff Elkins oversees the script and content creation for all of SIMmersion's conversation simulations. Collaborating with subject matter experts, he empowers the writing team to develop collaborative communication styles, mimic expert behavior, and manage complex scripts, all while adhering to ambitious production timelines. Jeff is committed to ensuring SIMmersion programs are authentic interactive experiences that provide unparalleled training. Prior to joining SIMmersion, Mr. Elkins spent 15 years serving as a Program Manager and Change Manager for multiple nonprofits. Through this work, he established mentoring programs for inner-city youth, developed adult-focused small group systems for life development, built after-school programs for disadvantaged elementary school students, helped found a system of charter schools in Baltimore City, and walked multiple organizations through seasons of institutional growth and development. Mr. Elkins holds a B.A. from Baylor University and an M.Div. from George W. Truett Theological Seminary. He currently resides in Cockeysville, Maryland with his wife and five children. View More Purchase Book Presentation information is coming soon. Workshop Session 2 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Skill Building The Simulated Training Experience: Virtual Learning This workshop will provide an overview discussing the history and development in addition to a live demonstration on the use of the NJPN SIMmersion training. The SIMmersion training is a virtual training that offers a flexible and fun approach to skill building. It is a training designed specifically by NJ Peer Recovery Specialists for NJ Peer Recovery Specialists working in various community settings. The simulated training provides peers an opportunity to practice building motivational interviewing skills at their own pace and in a safe learning environment. RENEWAL/CEU CREDIT This workshop is approved for 1-hour Renewal Credit/CEU for: IC&RC/NJ-AP Certification Board | NAADAC COURSE CODE ELKINS Register Presentation information is coming soon. RENEWAL/CEU CREDIT COURSE CODE Register Back to Our Speakers On-Demand Registration A VIRTUAL EVENT NOW AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND Register Today

89901ad2-2320-4bb3-9c58-9693fbb5c688 Register Today A VIRTUAL EVENT NOW AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND Back to Our Speakers Morgan Thompson, M.S.W. CEO Prevention Links Morgan Thompson, M.S.W., is the CEO of Prevention Links, a Union County-based nonprofit focused on substance use prevention and recovery support. Ms. Thompson was instrumental in the launch of the Raymond J. Lesniak Experience Strength and Hope Recovery High School, the Experience Strength and Hope Recovery Center, and the New Jersey Coalition for Addiction Recovery Support (NJ-CARS). All of these innovative solutions to the addiction crisis our state and country are facing were driven by passion and lived experience of addiction recovery. Ms. Thompson is a person in long-term recovery, having been alcohol and drug free since 2009. Ms. Thompson entered recovery at the age of 18 and speaks candidly about her experiences as an adolescent navigating the continuum of care and recovery support services. Ms. Thompson is a graduate of the Rutgers School of Social Work. Peers Speak Out: Priority Outcomes for Substance Use Treatment and Services View More Purchase Book Presentation information is coming soon. Workshop Session 2 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Current Trends Peers Speak Out: Priority Outcomes for Substance Use Treatment and Services This project led by Community Catalyst in partnership with Faces & Voices of Recovery and American Society of Addiction Medicine, was the first national examination of treatment outcomes prioritized by people with substance use disorders. The long term goal of the project is to drive improvement in treatment outcomes by focusing on what people need and want. RENEWAL/CEU CREDIT This workshop is approved for 1-hour Renewal Credit/CEU for: IC&RC/NJ-AP Certification Board | NAADAC COURSE CODE Register Presentation information is coming soon. RENEWAL/CEU CREDIT COURSE CODE Register Back to Our Speakers On-Demand Registration A VIRTUAL EVENT NOW AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND Register Today

ON-DEMAND THRU DEC 2021 • ONLINE EVERYWHERE Back to Our Speakers Register Purchase Book View More Jennifer Oliva Associate Professor of Law Seton Hall University Jennifer D. Oliva, JD, MBA is an Associate Professor and Director of the Center for Health & Pharmaceutical Law at Seton Hall Law where she specializes in health law and policy, FDA law, drug policy, evidence, privacy, and complex litigation. An honors graduate of Georgetown University Law Center, Professor Oliva was a Public Interest Law Scholar and served as Executive Notes & Comments Editor of The Georgetown Law Journal. Prior to attending law school, Professor Oliva earned a Masters in Business Administration at the University of Oxford. She was elected as a Rhodes and Truman Scholar while a cadet at the United States Military Academy. Professor Oliva served as the 2020 Chair of the AALS Section on Law and Mental Disability. She was recently elected as Secretary of the AALS Section on Law, Medicine and Health Care and to the Executive Board of the AALS Section on Biolaw. Professor Oliva was selected as a 2019 Wiet Life Science Law Scholar by the Loyola University Beazley Institute for Health Law and Policy, a 2020 Health Law Scholar by the Saint Louis University Center for Health Law Studies and the American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics, and the recipient of the 2021 Health Law Community Service Award by the AALS Section on Law, Medicine, and Health Care. The Harry S. Truman Foundation honored Professor Oliva with the 2019 Truman Scholarship Foundation Ike Skelton Award for her commitment to public service and the Seton Hall Law student body selected her for the 2021 Paula Franzese Excellence in Teaching (Professor of the Year) Award. She was recently appointed to the National Pain Advocacy Center’s Science and Policy Advisory Council. Prior to joining the faculty at Seton Hall Law, Professor Oliva served three years as Associate Professor of Law and Public Health at West Virginia University, where she was selected as the College of Law’s 2017-2018 Professor of the Year and the West Virginia Law Review’s 2017-2018 Professor of the Year. She also spent the Spring 2019 semester as a visiting research scholar at The Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology, and Bioethics at Harvard Law School. Professor Oliva’s scholarship has been published by or is forthcoming in the California Law Review, Duke Law Journal, Northwestern University Law Review, Ohio State Law Journal, North Carolina Law Review, Washington Law Review, and online companion to the University of Chicago Law Review. Presentation information is being cultivated. Please check back soon. DAY 2 AM WORKSHOP Decriminalization: Creating a Community Safety Net This workshop focuses on effective decriminalization and intervention practices that contribute to the safety net of education, resources and support. The presentation will detail how initiatives supporting decriminalization generate outcomes to assist communities repair, families remain intact, individuals no longer have a criminal record and support services to be readily available. US criminal justice policies towards drug use continue to target Black and Brown people, families, and communities -- despite their drug use rates being lower than that of Whites. Today 1 in 3 Black men have been in prison, on probation or on parole, primarily due to racially unjust drug laws. This presentation will detail the devastating, long-term effects on families and communities. The presentation explores national focus groups (including NJ specific data) regarding societal perceptions of decriminalization, as well as review literature on outcomes of compulsory treatment and the economics of decriminalization and discuss how decriminalization will reduce the number of people involved in the criminal justice system, create a climate where people can seek treatment rather than fear stigma or arrest, improve treatment outcomes where treatment is called for, and remove barriers to the implementation of evidenced-based practices, such as harm reduction. RENEWAL/CEU CREDIT This workshop is approved for 1-hour Renewal Credit/CEU for: IC&RC/NJ-AP Certification Board | NAADAC | and DOE. Back to Our Speakers Register Today A Virtual Conference for All Professionals Supporting Those Impacted by Addiction APRIL 29 & 30 • ON-DEMAND THRU DEC 2021 Virtual Experience Workshop Sessions Speakers Sponsors Agenda FAQs Register Today info@njpn.org

526135c2-0a6a-4be7-9808-ebcb012b9d58 Register Today A VIRTUAL EVENT NOW AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND Back to Our Speakers Samuel Tsang Teacher Mindful Origami Samuel Tsang is a London-based origami teacher. He has folded origami since a child and has been teaching professionally since 2003. During that time he has introduced origami to thousands of students in corporate team building and public workshops. Sam has worked with over 100 companies including some of the world's top internet and luxury good brands. He specialises in making beautiful bespoke origami first anniversary bouquets out of paper and undertakes commissions from private individuals and businesses. He was also the main organiser for the Guinness World Record for the largest display of origami elephants that is permanently displayed at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. He lives with his wife and two daughters in a house full of origami. The Book of Mindful Origami: Fold paper, unfold your mind View More Purchase Book Presentation information is coming soon. Workshop Session 4 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Health and Wellness Mindful Origami Origami + Mindfulness =#mindFOLDness Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding and has been shown to promote relaxation, improve memory, patience and hand eye coordination. It is also effective at promoting mindfulness and creative thinking. I call origami ‘yoga for the mind’ as it allows you to stretch and exercise the creative and artistic areas of your brain that most of us don’t utilise on a day to day basis. Origami is a gender and age neutral activity and something that can be practise anywhere as long as you have a piece of paper. In the 60 minutes workshop you will typically learn 2 to 3 models. Each model is preceded by a story to help focus your mind on a positive or inspirational value. You will find that origami is fun and relaxing activity that allows you to quieten your mind and allows you to focus, concentrate and be in the present moment. Origami is a relaxing and peaceful hobby, a beautiful art, a craft, a science and a meditation all in one. When you are folding paper, there is stillness, calm and an inner peace. There is something beautiful in turning a plain flat piece of paper into an amazing three dimensional object with just your own hands. It’s one of the simplest art forms in that it just requires a piece of paper and your hands—there’s no need for tools such as pens, brush, inks and paints. RENEWAL/CEU CREDIT This workshop is approved for 1-hour Renewal Credit/CEU for: IC&RC/NJ-AP Certification Board | NAADAC COURSE CODE Register Presentation information is coming soon. RENEWAL/CEU CREDIT COURSE CODE Register Back to Our Speakers On-Demand Registration A VIRTUAL EVENT NOW AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND Register Today

ON-DEMAND THRU DEC 2021 • ONLINE EVERYWHERE Back to Our Speakers Register Purchase Book View More Elizabeth Burden Senior Advisor, Practice Improvement & Consulting National Council for Behavioral Health Bio coming soon. Presentation information is being cultivated. Please check back soon. DAY 1 PM WORKSHOP Cultivating Recovery-Oriented Communities of Care As the science of recovery continues to evolve, it confirms the understanding of those with lived experience that recovery from addiction happens in community. This session focuses on “thinking beyond”—connecting individual recovery (personal transformation) to recovery-oriented systems of care (institutional transformation) to recovery-rich communities (community transformation). It will examine system and community level characteristics that define an environment that is maximally supportive of recovery, and the roles we can all play in making them a reality. RENEWAL/CEU CREDIT This workshop is approved for 1-hour Renewal Credit/CEU for: IC&RC/NJ-AP Certification Board | NAADAC | DOE | NASW-NJ [General Credit] Back to Our Speakers Register Today A Virtual Conference for All Professionals Supporting Those Impacted by Addiction APRIL 29 & 30 • ON-DEMAND THRU DEC 2021 Virtual Experience Workshop Sessions Speakers Sponsors Agenda FAQs Register Today info@njpn.org

Register for this upcoming renewal training hosted by NJPN. About Professional Development Mail Certification Courses CDA CADC LCADC CCS ACS Mail Renewal Trainings Mandatory Legal Standards Cultural Humility Trainings Clinical Supervisor Trainings Advanced Renewal Trainings Mail Upcoming Renewal Trainings Resources Scholarships & Tuition FAQs Student Portal Home > CTWD Upcoming Renewal Trainings (Item) > Back to All Events Certified Clinical Supervisor Training Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) Training is a five-day (30-hour) training. CCS uses a didactic lecture format with experiential learning exercises that cover clinical skills for supervising alcohol and drug counseling staff and interns. Apply Today to Register DATES & TIMES To be announced TRAINING APPLIES TO Tag 01 Tag 02 Tag 03 Tag 04 Tag 05 LOCATION TYPE OF TRAINING Advanced Certification CLINICAL HOURS 30 CEUs TUITION Scholarship and Tuition-Based About the Training CCS is held virtually through Zoom to offer a synchronous and interactive teaching/learning experience. Participants must have live video on for duration of the course and a viewing space to ensure course discussion privacy. Driving/travel during the course is prohibited. To qualify for training and DMHAS scholarship, applicants must: Be working for a DMHAS-licensed substance abuse treatment facility. Hold one or more of the following credentials LCADC , LCSW , or an LPC . Have access to a smart device, or computer, with access to internet, a camera and microphone, that can support zoom virtual platform. You must attend all 5 Days for credit. Renewal Credit Information IMPORTANT NOTE : These courses are tuition-based , and scholarships will not apply to this training. However, if you work for a DMHAS-contracted SUD treatment agency , you may be eligible for other scholarship-based courses offered through the Addiction Training and Workforce Development (ATWD) Program , funded by the New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services. For more information, please contact trainings@njpn.org Scholarship Qualifications Apply Today Selection Process When maximum capacity is reached, a waitlist is established. Ready to apply? Click the button below to get started. Application FAQ Have Questions? More FAQs Apply Today Complete the Application Made possible by NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services. Professional Development About Certifications & Trainings Upcoming Renewal Trainings Resources Student Portal Scholarships & Tuition FAQs Contact Us. Name* Email* Message* Submit Message

About Why Attend? Location Register Today Dee-Dee Stout MA, dee-dee stout consulting Dee-Dee Stout holds degrees in Business Management, from Northwood University, Psychology, Human Sexuality and a self-designed interdisciplinary Master’s degree in Health Counseling for Special Populations all from San Francisco State University. For nearly 25 years, Dee-Dee has been a member of the international Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) & is a founding member of the California Association of Harm Reduction Therapists (CAHRT; www.harmreductiontherapy.com ). Dee-Dee has been on faculty at several Bay Area colleges and universities over the past 35 years. Currently, she is Adjunct Associate Professor at St. Mary’s College (Moraga, CA), teaching courses in Motivational Interviewing (MI), trauma-informed work, and substance use disorders using harm reduction psychotherapy strategies. Dee-Dee has maintained a private practice serving individuals, couples, & families around addictions for close to 40 years. She specializes in helping folx examine their relationship to substances & to each other. Utilizing aspects of evidence-based practices such as harm reduction psychotherapy, MI, Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), and more, Dee-Dee teaches families/couples ways to better communicate and connect to their loved ones who use substances. Finally, Dee-Dee offers Family Coaching, focusing on practical communication strategies such as deep listening and positive reinforcement to help all members communicate more effectively and encourage deeper understanding & compassion towards each other. Dee-Dee has conducted more than 1000 workshops & trainings around the country in client-centered approaches such as MI, Harm Reduction Psychotherapy, and Solution Focused Therapy, and has keynoted many conferences and special events including a Moms for All Paths retreat in Solvang, CA, in 2019 and New Hampshire’s SOS RICH conference in 2024. She has received specialized training/certification in more than 13 other client-centered approaches including Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Tapping, and Brainspotting. Well-known for bringing her openness & wicked sense of humor to all settings, the second edition of her ground-breaking book, “Coming to Harm Reduction Kicking & Screaming: Stories of Radically Loving People Who Use Drugs” recently dropped & is already receiving numerous positive reviews. Her original book remains a seminal work influencing people who use drugs and addiction professionals on how to bridge the gap between 12-Step and harm reduction. Back to All Speakers Don’t miss this special opportunity to meet the author of Coming to Harm Reduction Kicking and Screaming: Stories of Radically Loving People Who Use Drugs . Attendees will have the chance to receive a signed copy and connect personally with the author and content contributor, diving deeper into the compassionate, radical love that drives harm reduction work. We invite you to be part of a meaningful conversation about the realities and humanity of people who use drugs. Author: Dee-Dee Stout MA Story Contributor: Chad Sabora Name Credentials Name Credentials Name Credentials 12:30pm - 1:00pm SLC 107 (Twin Lights 2) Book Signing Coming to Harm Reduction Kicking and Screaming: Stories of Radically Loving People Who Use Drugs Join us for a dynamic and thought-provoking session that explores the full spectrum of harm reduction beyond its most visible tools like Narcan and syringe access. This workshop will dive into the importance of integrating all three core areas of harm reduction—direct services, policy, and community support—to create more comprehensive and sustainable systems of care. Through guided discussion, we’ll examine how policy intersects with practice and how family engagement plays a vital role in harm reduction efforts. Whether you're new to harm reduction or looking to deepen your understanding, this session invites you to broaden your lens and engage in solutions that meet people where they are. Name Credentials Name Credentials Name Credentials 1:30pm - 2:30pm SLC 106 (Twin Lights 1) Workshop Harm Reduction 3.0: More than Narcan & Needles Presenting Advancing Recovery: Peer-Led, People-Centered September 12, 2025 • Brookdale Community College Learn More

09e6b933-37e6-4d63-ac2b-7e67bdb39acf Register Today A VIRTUAL EVENT NOW AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND Back to Our Speakers Nelson Spence Accreditation Services Coordinator Faces & Voices of Recovery Nelson Spence is man in long-term recovery from both substance use and mental health challenges. He joins the Faces & Voices of Recovery team as the Accreditation Services Coordinator where he uses his experience in technology and science education to grow and support recovery community organizations and peer recovery support service programs in their CAPRSS accreditation process. Prior to joining the team, Nelson worked for Oxford House, Inc., a non-profit nationwide network of recovery homes, as an Outreach Services Representative. In his Outreach Service Representative role, he advocated for change in systems of care to expand recovery housing and aided in growing and building infrastructure for a formal Recovery Oriented Systems of Care Council. Working for nearly a decade in education, he is passionate about sharing knowledge with others and helping others grow in their own unique way. With this passion and his interest in growing the field, and in local and national communities, he is a dedicated and emerging leader and has been recognized for his work with ROSC in his home state of Texas. View More Purchase Book Presentation information is coming soon. Workshop Session 2 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Current Trends Building Towards a Sustainable Peer Workforce Peer Recovery Support Service programs and organizations are thriving across the nation and contribute to the overall recovery-orientation in the systems of care to which they belong. Operating in both traditional and non-traditional behavioral health settings, the peer recovery workforce delivers a variety of robust programs and services to individuals in or seeking recovery. Joseph Hogan-Sanchez, Director of Programs, and Nelson Spence, Accreditation Services Coordinator, at Faces & Voices of Recovery will be presenting on how organizations can develop infrastructure and meet national standards for the excellence in Peer Recovery Support Service delivery, and continue to support the development of the peer recovery support workforce in New Jersey. RENEWAL/CEU CREDIT This workshop is approved for 1-hour Renewal Credit/CEU for: IC&RC/NJ-AP Certification Board | NAADAC COURSE CODE SPENCE Register Presentation information is coming soon. RENEWAL/CEU CREDIT COURSE CODE Register Back to Our Speakers On-Demand Registration A VIRTUAL EVENT NOW AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND Register Today

About Why Attend? Location Register Today Sarah Laurel Executive Director & Founder, Savage Sisters Inc After recovering from substance use disorder, Sarah sought to offer resources to women like herself. What began organically grew into a program providing housing, street-based outreach and nationwide training. Sarah uses her lived experiences to serve others and stay relatable to those still struggling. She leverages her corporate background to lead the Savage team thoughtfully, productively, and sustainably. Sarah is the recipient of several awards, including a Congressional Medal of Honor. She was featured on two Emmy award-winning episodes of Vice News and CBS News with Jessica Kartalija. Additionally, she created the first Xylazine training, delivering it both locally and nationally. Her advocacy for people who use substances, harm reduction, public health, and social justice has been consistent and groundbreaking. Back to All Speakers Join us for an empowering session led by Sarah Founder of Savage Sisters, a pioneering organization dedicated to innovative approaches in community support and outreach. This workshop focuses on the critical transition from traditional building-based services to mobile spaces that meet people where they are. Participants will learn how to identify the unique needs of communities in mobile environments and develop effective strategies for delivering compassionate, accessible, and flexible support beyond the walls of a fixed location. Drawing on Savage Sisters LLC’s expertise in trauma-informed approach and grassroots engagement, this session will explore practical tools and insights for adapting services to mobile platforms, addressing barriers, and creating meaningful connections. Whether you’re currently operating in a fixed site or beginning to explore mobile outreach, join us to discover how to expand your impact by embracing mobility and meeting people in their communities with dignity and respect. Name Credentials Name Credentials Name Credentials 1:30pm - 2:30pm MAC 204 Workshop Mobile Harm Reduction: Strategies and Approach Presenting Advancing Recovery: Peer-Led, People-Centered September 12, 2025 • Brookdale Community College Learn More

923a38b5-6ad1-4032-9786-d045ad390916 Register Today A VIRTUAL EVENT NOW AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND Back to Our Speakers Dee-Dee Stout, MA Owner/Director Dee-Dee Stout Consulting Dee-Dee Stout has undergraduate degrees in Psychology & Human Sexuality from San Francisco State University (SFSU) and earned her Special Major Master’s degree in Health Counseling from SFSU. She is a member of the international Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT), having received her training in MI in part from the developer, William R. Miller, PhD. Dee-Dee is also certified in Brainspotting and TFT and has received training in numerous other SUD treatment-related modalities. Additionally, she has worked in the addictions/mental health worlds for nearly 35 years. As someone with a personal history of being healed/recovery from addiction and multiple other psychiatric diagnoses, Dee-Dee always brings her personal story to the conversation. View More Purchase Book Presentation information is coming soon. Workshop Session 4 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Skill Building A Conversation About Harm Reduction for Peer Recovery Specialists In this workshop, I plan to focus on 3 “walk aways” found in one of the foundational pieces of Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing. Bring the Spirit and the Heart will Follow Rolling with Resistance (of any kind) Agenda Mapping Ask-Tell-Ask RENEWAL/CEU CREDIT This workshop is approved for 1-hour Renewal Credit/CEU for: IC&RC/NJ-AP Certification Board | NAADAC COURSE CODE Register Presentation information is coming soon. RENEWAL/CEU CREDIT COURSE CODE Register Back to Our Speakers On-Demand Registration A VIRTUAL EVENT NOW AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND Register Today

ON-DEMAND THRU DEC 2021 • ONLINE EVERYWHERE Back to Our Speakers Register Purchase Book View More Dale Quigley Deputy Coordinator HIDTA—National Marijuana Initiative (NMI) Dale Quigley is the Deputy Coordinator of the National Marijuana Initiative for the HIDTA program in the United States. He is responsible for providing information and education on issues surrounding marijuana. Prior to this role, he served at the Rocky Mountain HIDTA in Denver from 2011 – 2016 as the Manager of Intelligence and later oversaw their training program. Deputy Quigley holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and has been a peace officer in Colorado since 1979. In January 2016, he retired as a Sergeant from the Aurora Police Department. In his experience, Deputy Quigley notes his most rewarding assignments have been related to drug enforcement. He has an extensive background in narcotics investigations and supervising drug units, which includes supervising a gang-oriented drug task force for the FBI. Recognized as a subject matter expert in several aspects of drug enforcement, he regularly speaks at regional, national, and international drug conferences on the impacts of drug usage. Additionally, he has instructed drug law at the Community College of Aurora (Colorado) and a series of drug enforcement classes for the Rocky Mountain HIDTA program. Presentation information is being cultivated. Please check back soon. DAY 1 AM WORKSHOP Legalization of Marijuana—The Impact in Colorado After Colorado legalized marijuana for both medical and recreational purposes it continues to have numerous adverse consequences. Key areas that are being impacted are Public Health, Public Safety and the creation of current policies based on out of date or incomplete information. This presentation offers the facts concerning the consequences of making marijuana legal. It is a detailed look at the evolving impact that the legalization of marijuana is having on the economy and public health in Colorado and the specific challenges New Jersey can prepare to expect since legalization. Attendees will have a greater understanding of: How the impacts of legal marijuana experienced in Colorado can be used as a predictive analysis tool elsewhere to prepare community support and influence policy making Marijuana’s adverse impacts to public health issues The implications legalized marijuana has on public safety concerns RENEWAL/CEU CREDIT This workshop is approved for 1-hour Renewal Credit/CEU for: IC&RC/NJ-AP Certification Board | NAADAC | DOE | NASW-NJ [General Credit] Back to Our Speakers Register Today A Virtual Conference for All Professionals Supporting Those Impacted by Addiction APRIL 29 & 30 • ON-DEMAND THRU DEC 2021 Virtual Experience Workshop Sessions Speakers Sponsors Agenda FAQs Register Today info@njpn.org