This seminar took place on Wednesday 29th September, and focuses on youth justice. It was the first in a series of seminars hosted by The University of Sydney after signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Youth Justice NSW in July 2021. The MoU builds on previous collaborations and provides an opportunity for both organisations to work more closely together.
Speakers and presentations:
Dr. Emma Barrett: Trauma and substance use among young people in custody, describe existing Matilda programs to address this comorbidity.
Dr. Christina Marel: Comorbidity guidelines and workforce training, describe an existing resource for youth justice staff to upskill in supporting young people with mental health and substance use comorbidity.
Katie Dean: Support for staff mental health, the importance of providing support for staff mental health in youth justice settings, and personnel preferences for modes of support.
For more evidence-based resources on mental health and substance use, visit The Matilda Centre website: [ Ссылка ]
