Medical Marijuana Awareness for Probation and Parole Staff

Medical Marijuana Awareness for Probation and Parole Staff is a national-scope training course for probation officers, parole agents, supervision staff, and criminal justice professionals who encounter medical marijuana participation in the course of their work.

This course provides a grounded, practical overview of what state medical marijuana programs are, how to approach cannabis-related observations during supervision and home visits, how to communicate professionally with supervisees, and when to escalate unclear situations. It does not provide legal advice, agency policy guidance, or medical advice.

State medical marijuana laws vary significantly. This course builds a national framework and uses state-specific inserts for PA, OH, and WV where jurisdiction-specific context is relevant.

Completion earns a Green Bridge Academy certificate of completion valid for 24 months.

Disclaimer: This course is intended for educational purposes only. It provides general information about medical marijuana program participation, supervision-related considerations, and practical communication. It does not constitute legal advice, agency policy, or medical advice, and it should not be used to make case-specific supervision or treatment decisions without reference to applicable law, court orders, agency policy, supervisory guidance, and appropriate clinical professionals.