DSW Candidate – Jacquain Leycock, 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
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Virtual Showcase of DSW Scholars 2025 Event!
Bridging the Gap: Addressing the Care of Incarcerated Individuals with Dual Diagnoses
DSW Candidate – Jaquain Leycock, LCSWA, LCAS
Monday, April 28, 2025
10:30 AM- 11:45 AM Eastern Time Zone
Credit Hours: 1.0
Description
Bridging the Gap: Addressing the Care of Incarcerated Individuals with Dual Diagnoses
The intersection of mental illness and substance use disorders poses significant challenges for incarcerated individuals, with dual diagnoses often exacerbating health disparities and contributing to recidivism. This capstone project explores the gaps in care for this vulnerable population, emphasizing the critical need for integrated, evidence-based treatment approaches within correctional settings.
Through a comprehensive review of the literature, the project identifies systemic barriers—such as limited access to mental health services, stigma, and fragmented care—as key contributors to inadequate treatment outcomes. It further examines the effectiveness of trauma-informed and culturally responsive integrated care models in addressing these issues.
Through this lens, this capstone proposes evidence-based strategies for improving treatment outcomes, advocate for equitable correctional healthcare, and contribute to a deeper understanding of how integrated care can transform the lives of incarcerated individuals with dual diagnoses.
Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:
- Identify and analyze the systemic, structural, and sociocultural barriers that hinder access to effective mental health and substance use treatment for incarcerated individuals with dual diagnoses.
- Discuss evidence-based, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive integrated care approaches that address the unique needs of incarcerated individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
- Examine strategies to ensure integrative treatment for incarcerated individuals with dual diagnoses during incarceration, focusing on reducing recidivism and improving long-term health outcomes.
Delivery Method: Live Interactive Training via Zoom Video Conferencing
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Target Audience: This conference is intended for social workers and students.
Accreditation: University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Provider # 1377, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/29/22-9/29/25. Social workers participating in this conference will receive up to 15 general continuing education credits.
Claiming CE Credit: Instructions for claiming CE credit will be disseminated at the beginning of each session.
Questions: If you have any questions regarding CE credit or to report a grievance, please contact Christina Krantz at Christina.Krantz@uky.edu. For technical assistance, please contact lmshelp@uky.edu.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in these presentations are those of the individual presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of the University of Kentucky or the College of Social Work. The inclusion of any topics, perspectives, or discussions is intended for academic engagement and does not constitute endorsement by the institution.
