Developing rights-based support for people who use drugs: Local and Global Perspectives

About the speakers:

Julie Hannah is Director of the International Centre on Human Rights and Drug Policy based at the Human Rights Centre. Her research focuses on the intersections between medicalisation, criminalisation and human rights. She has a particular interest in international drug control policy, mental health, and the human rights aspects of the pursuit of social justice. Having been involved in the development of the UN/WHO International Guidelines on Human rights and Drug Policy, Julie will present a global perspective on rights-based policies to support people who use drugs.

Katie Peterson is a clinical psychologist and Research Fellow in the Institute for Public Health and Wellbeing, funded by Essex County Council to support the development of evidence based psychosocial interventions across the Essex Drug and Alcohol Partnership. Katie will present ongoing local work to develop services to support people who use drugs including the potential for developing an Essex Charter of Rights.