It is not about the Drugs: How Drug Law Enforcement is a Tool for Social Control. This presentation will explore how drug law enforcement disproportionally impacts communities living in deprivation and how poverty and laws targeting the poor exacerbate problematic drug use.
Drug Policy Reform is a Racial Justice Issue. This presentation will explore how drug policy reform is a central tenet in the fight for Black lives and examine how we can make changes in our work towards reform that is racial justice led.
A Human Rights Approach to End the Global Drug Policy Problem and Avoid Prohibition 2.0. This will question our acceptance as drug reformers of key concepts, such as the: ‘war on drugs’, ‘the global drug problem’ and ‘drug free’.
Is Decriminalisation Enough? Drug User Community Voices from Portugal. Jay will be discussing INPUD’s recent consultation and publication, which make up the first community-driven evaluation of the outcomes of Portugal’s decriminalisation of people who use drugs.
Have some food, some conversation with likeminded folk and maybe have another look around the sponsor stands to see which of them can help you with your project.
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Communications & Harm Reduction. This presentation will cover best practices for communicating about your work to a variety of audiences, and offer tips and tricks for working with the media and social media to boost your advocacy and tell your organization’s story.
Problematic Chemsex: From Signals to Harm Reduction Interventions. Problematic chemsex, reportedly on the increase in cities with a large MSM population, is a result of intersecting factors including gay history, adverse childhood experiences and HIV/AIDS, often leading to loneliness and depression.
Making the Case for ACEs Routine Enquiry in Drug Services. ACEs are common especially among marginalised people seeking help with alcohol and other drugs, yet they are rarely asked about.
Pat closing the conference, summing up the day and the challenges ahead.
While we fully expect the day to run like clockwork, please note that this programme may be subject to last minute changes.
Don’t forget that the day doesn’t end with the conference, we will see you all at the Cavern Club in the evening. For more details please visit our ‘Side Events’ page’.