35 Nurses from the Regional Office and Jail Units underwent a Comprehensive training on Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) from May 11 to 12, 2023 at BJMP Caraga Regional Office Conference Room.

The activity aimed to address addiction problem of Persons Deprived of Liberty and equip Unit Nurses with the effective tools for identifying risk behaviors and providing appropriate intervention in the jail setting.

JINSP RICHARD C RECOSOSA, resource speaker and an SBIRT expert, facilitated simulations and workshops, providing practical learning for participants.

Moreover, JSUPT MAYLA A CHUA, Assistant Regional Director for Administration and Operation, lauded the participants for finishing the course and exhibiting a desire for learning.