Drug and alcohol workforce: learning directory
Learning opportunities for those working with people affected by substance use.
Taking a Human Rights-Based Approach
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) & Human Rights-Based Awareness Workshops
These one-day workshops give attendees important context and understanding of human rights-based approaches and the MAT standards. These have been developed further, giving a more focused approach to women's rights, community justice and the rights of children (UNCRC) as part of the National Mission's 'Cross Cutting Policy Themes'.
Provider: Reach Advocacy
Cost: Free places available
Find out more: Reach Advocacy training
Participation Handbook
This handbook provides a guide to good practice in participation work across Scottish Government. It provides information about participatory methods and when to use them, the development of an effective participation strategy, and signposts to further resources.
Provider: Scottish Government
Cost: Free
Find out more: Participation handbook
SCQF Level 7 Advocacy Practice Award (SQA Approved)
A 3 month course that helps to develop each candidates understanding and ability to implement human rights-based advocacy. Participants will be assigned an assessor to support with written work. They will meet and send work to the assessor weekly to encourage critical thinking and continuous improvement.
Provider: Reach Advocacy
Cost: Free places available
Find out more: Reach Advocacy training
Staying Alive
This course will discuss how services and practitioners can better prevent drug related deaths. This course will have a particular focus on identifying the needs and risks of older people aged 35 years and over who use substances.
Provider Scottish Drugs Forum
Cost: Free
Find out more: Staying Alive - Scottish Drugs Forum
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