For kids' sake: A workforce development resource for Family Sensitive Policy and Practice in the Alcohol and Other Drugs sector

Description

This resource is designed to provide workforce development/capacity building knowledge and strategies for alcohol and other drug interventions that are sensitive to the needs of, and involve, families and children. The focus is on Family Sensitive Policy and Practice where there are parents and caregivers who misuse alcohol or drugs and who have children and adolescents under 18 years in their care. Part 1 provides a definition of Family Sensitive Policy and Practice, along with a rationale for and background knowledge and evidence for such practice. Part 2 provides practice examples and useful resource and tools for the alcohol and other drugs sector. Part 3 gives suggestions for workforce and organisational development, systems and leadership strategies, government policy and evaluation and monitoring systems to support Family Sensitive Policy and Practice.

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