The National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare (NCSACW) prepared this brief to support cross-system collaborative teams in their work to reduce stigma in interactions, expectations, and policies affecting families. This brief provides several strategies, including how to intentionally use language to: 1) fight stigma and 2) facilitate engagement with parents and family members affected by SUDs. Information contained here stems from best practices in the field—gleaned from experience working with relevant partners across the country—and a thorough review of literature and materials cited from expert sources, such as the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP), and the Recovery Research Institute. For more information, see the bolded terms throughout the brief that include links to tools and resources that delve deeper into each topic.