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Mentoring Children and Youth Affected by Opioid Misuse and Substance Abuse Webinar

OJJDP, in collaboration with the National Mentoring Resource Center, presented “Mentoring Children and Youth Affected by Opioid Misuse and Substance Abuse.” This webinar focused on the role mentoring plays in supporting youth impacted by opioid and substance abuse. Presenters discussed the effects of opioid and substance abuse on families and communities, how mentoring programs are addressing this growing issue, and how mentoring can support other strategies and best practices.

This webinar occurred on September 17, 2018.

Date Published: April 19, 2019