Drug and alcohol workforce: learning directory
Learning opportunities for those working with people affected by substance use.
Taking a Human Rights-Based Approach
Charter of Rights for People Affected by Substance Use
The Charter of Rights for People Affected by Substance Use supports the learning resources in this directory by providing a practical foundation for a human rights-based approach in services and everyday practice.
It connects key themes, including stigma, equality, and trauma-informed practice, through a shared commitment to respecting, protecting and fulfilling people's rights.
Linked below, are the Charter and accompanying guidance, including information on the FAIR approach and PANEL principles.
Together, these resources help embed human rights in practice and promote dignity, respect and compassion.
Provider: WithYou
Cost: Free
Find our more: The Charter of Rights: Charter of Rights for People Affected by Substance Use in Scotland | WithYou and Practical guidance: The Charter in practice | Charter of Rights in Scotland | WithYou
Introduction to Rights in Recovery
This 2-hour session provides individuals with a brief overview of human rights and their relevance for people affected by substance use, with focus on the human rights-based approach (HRBA) and the Charter of Rights for People Affected by Substance Use; perfect for anyone new to human rights in this sector. This session is the first stage of our Rights in Recovery learning pathway. Online or face to face.
Provider: Scottish Recovery Consortium (SRC)
Cost: Free
Find out more: SRC - Rights to Recovery Courses Page
Full-day Rights in Recovery
Our full-day Rights in Recovery training offers a deeper and broader understanding of human rights, building on the learning from Introduction to Rights in Recovery and connecting to Scottish Government Alcohol and Drug strategy, the HRBA and the Charter of Rights for People Affected by Substance Use. Online or face to face.
Provider: Scottish Recovery Consortium (SRC)
Cost: Free
Find out more: SRC - Rights to Recovery Courses Page
Rights in Recovery Leadership Programme
The Rights in Recovery Leadership Programme completes our Rights in Recovery learning pathway. It runs over 5 sessions (20 hours course time) building on the knowledge gained from our previous Rights in Recovery sessions. Hybrid delivery.
Provider: Scottish Recovery Consortium (SRC)
Cost: Free
Find out more: SRC - Rights to Recovery Courses Page
The Basics - A Human Rights and Equalities first approach
This course is all about the basics, it’s for people who are just starting out and want to learn the fundamentals or who know a bit about human rights and equalities and want to know more or are just curious about what a human rights and equalities first approach might be.
Provider: Third Sector Human Rights & Equalities
Cost: Free places available
Find out more: The Basics - THRE
The Basics E-Learning course
This is a free e-learning module that is accessible to anyone within Scotland’s third sector. It is an interactive course that provides you with a basic overview of what it means to take a human rights and equalities first approach.
Provider: Third Sector & Human Rights Equalities
Cost: Free
Find out more: TSI Scotland – TSI Learning Portal
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and Human Rights-Based Awareness workshops
These one-day workshops give attendees important context and understanding of human rights-based approaches and the MAT standards. These have been developed further, giving a more focused approach to women's rights, community justice and the rights of children (UNCRC) as part of the National Mission's 'Cross Cutting Policy Themes'.
Provider: Reach Advocacy
Cost: Free places available
Find out more: Reach Advocacy training
PANEL: using Human Rights and Equalities in practice
This is a new interactive toolkit that supports you to use the PANEL principles to apply a Human Rights and Equalities First Approach in your work and your organisational decision making. It was developed by THRE with permission from the Scottish Human Rights Commission and is based on their original guidance.
Provider: Third Sector & Human Rights Equalities
Cost: Free
Find out more: TSI Scotland – TSI Learning Portal
PANEL Principles: workshop
This course is all about applying a human rights and equalities first approach using the PANEL principles. It’s for people who already know a bit about human rights and equalities or are already familiar with the human rights and equalities first approach, and want to know how to apply them to their role and/or organisation.
Provider: Third Sector Human Rights & Equalities
Cost: Free
Find out more: PANEL Principles: Workshop - THRE
Participation handbook
This handbook provides a guide to good practice in participation work across Scottish Government. It provides information about participatory methods and when to use them, the development of an effective participation strategy, and signposts to further resources.
Provider: Scottish Government
Cost: Free
Find out more: Participation handbook
SCQF Level 7 Advocacy Practice Award (SQA Approved)
A 3 month course that helps to develop each candidates understanding and ability to implement human rights-based advocacy. Participants will be assigned an assessor to support with written work. They will meet and send work to the assessor weekly to encourage critical thinking and continuous improvement.
Provider: Reach Advocacy
Cost: Free places available
Find out more: Reach Advocacy training