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Recommendations to Improve the Service Quality in Veteran Treatment Courts
Findings from JCOIN’s Coordination and Translation Center (CTC) A recent study published in the journal Victims & Offenders explores the inner workings of Veterans Treatment Courts and the unique treatment needs of justice-involved veterans. Veterans Treatment Courts (VTCs) have emerged as a mechanism for addressing the unique needs of veterans who find themselves entangled in…
Read MoreNIDA Announces Four New Funding Opportunities for JCOIN Phase II
The National Institute on Drug Abuse released four Request For Applications (RFAs) for JCOIN Phase II Clinical Research Hubs and Support Centers aimed at improving outcomes for people with a substance use disorder (SUD) or who are at risk of overdose. These include: Clinical Research Hubs (UM1, Clinical Trial Required): (RFA-DA-25-025): The JCOIN Phase II…
Read MoreJCOIN Webinar: Linkage Facilitation across the Justice Community Opioid Innovation Network
Register for the Webinar The transition from incarceration back into the community is a particularly vulnerable time, especially for individuals with substance use disorder (SUD). Many individuals with SUD are released without connection to services or a clear plan for continuing treatment. Linkage facilitation has shown to be an effective strategy for ensuring seamless connections…
Read MoreJCOIN Phase II Informational Webinar for Potential Applicants
View Webinar This technical assistance webinar will outline the structure of the JCOIN Phase II network and describe the requirements of the associated Request for Applications (RFAs) – the Clinical Research Hubs (RFA-DA-25-025); the Innovation Hubs (RFA-DA-25-062), the Economic Research Resource Center (ERRC; RFA-DA-25-061), and the Community Engaged Research Resource Center (CERRC; RFA-DA-25-026). The presentation…
Read MoreHHS Authorizes Health Care Coverage for Individuals Transitioning out of Incarceration for Five Additional States
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) approved Illinois, Kentucky, Oregon, Utah, and Vermont to provide healthcare coverage for justice involved-individuals before their release from incarceration, which will improve continuity of care. This latest round of state approvals is part of Medicaid Reentry Section 1115 Demonstration Opportunity, which allows a state to cover…
Read MoreThe Youth Coalition (YoCo) Initiative Promotes Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Practices
The Youth Coalition (YoCo) initiative at Indiana University School of Medicine Hub champions equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) by uniquely focusing on youth within the JCOIN network. Unlike traditional community advisory boards, YoCo transcends mere feedback on research strategies to emphasize the reciprocal benefits of active youth engagement. Recognizing that transactional approaches may not resonate…
Read MoreNew Aced It Episode: Rehabilitation, Programs, and Reform in Custodial Institutions
In the final episode of this season of the Aced It! podcast we provide strong theoretical and empirical evidence regarding what prison staff can do to improve outcomes for everyone. To do this, we review recent research about residents: prison philosophies and strategies that harm them and barriers they face to accessing programs in custody.…
Read MoreRecent Publications from LEAP Investigators & Scholars
Locked In and Left Out: The “Prison Penalty” for Implementation of Evidence-Based Interventions By Justin Berk, Hannah E. Frank & Mari-Lynn Drainoni Clinical practices are often outdated, decades behind the newest evidence-based interventions (EBIs). It takes an average of 17 years between validating an EBI and incorporating it into clinical practice, with more than 80%…
Read MoreCongratulations Linda Hurley!
Linda Hurley, Health Agency Partner for JCOIN’s Brown University Clinical Research Center Receives Two National Awards Honoring Her Extraordinary Career in the SUD Treatment Field Linda Hurley, BA, MA, CAGS, the president and CEO of CODAC Behavioral Healthcare, has been presented with national awards in recognition of her distinguished career from the American Association for…
Read MoreStrategies for Providing Effective Integrated Care to Assist Patients with or at Risk of Both HIV and SUD
Findings from JCOIN’s Yale HIV Research Center The intersection of substance use disorders (SUD) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) presents a complex public health challenge, as behaviors associated with substance use, such as sharing drug injection equipment (syringes) and engaging in risky sexual behaviors, significantly increase the risk of HIV incidents and complicate its management.…
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