Forensic Foundations

The Forensic Foundations E-learn is designed for new Alcohol & Other Drug (AOD) sector staff to provide foundational knowledge to support the provision of AOD treatment of forensic clients. This one-hour e-learn will assist you in navigating the forensic AOD system and processes. The content was developed by VAADA, and the e-learn was designed by Caraniche. Specifically, the e-learn course will provide you with foundational knowledge about the following:

• how a forensic client is defined
• the differences between forensic and voluntary clients
• the key stakeholders and their roles and responsibilities
• the AOD funding system (targets and loadings for forensic treatment)
• treatment options for forensic clients
• the main referral pathways between the criminal justice and AOD treatment systems
• clinical safety, supervision and self-care

This E-learn provides the foundational knowledge that is further expanded on in the Forensic Fundamentals training workshop.