Symposium on addiction and substance use in detention

On 5 June, a symposium will bring together scholars, policymakers and practitioners from various disciplines to address the problems of addiction and substance use in detention. The central purpose of the meeting is to consider how Dutch penitentiary law and detention policy can contribute to reducing substance use and addiction problems in detention, resulting in a reduction of recidivism and an improvement in well-being.

Within science, there is a lack of empirical data on this problem. Also, practical experiences and the application of correctional policies in practice often remain inaccessible to scientists, making research on addiction policy difficult. Therefore, the purpose of this symposium is to share knowledge from across disciplines in order to promote interdisciplinary scientific research, policy and contact.

• Date: 5 June 2024
• Location: VU University Amsterdam
• Time: 09.30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Topics: three plenary presentations by experts on the state of penitentiary law, forensic care, and criminology; as well as two workshop rounds on the topics of harm reduction and penitentiary addiction units.

Capacity for participation is limited given the interactive nature. If you are interested in attending this symposium, please contact Anna Goldberg (a.e.goldberg rug.nl) for more information and, if space permits, your possible registration.