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Special J-RIG Funding Opportunity for Practitioner-Led Addiction Services and Research Initiatives (Updated September 2026)
The application deadline for this opportunity has been extended to December 4, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Are you a practitioner interested in conducting research or evaluating innovative approaches at the intersection of substance use disorder treatment, overdose prevention, and the criminal legal system? JCOIN is offering a special funding opportunity through the JCOIN Rapid…
Read MoreExplore What’s New in JTEC: Summer 2026 Magazine
The Summer 2026 issue of the JTEC Magazine is here! Volume 2 highlights free courses, recorded webinars, quick lessons, and the Aced It podcast for health and criminal-legal professionals, researchers, and community partners. Discover new learning opportunities, explore a complete catalog organized by release year, and connect with JCOIN’s complimentary technical assistance services. Browse the…
Read MoreCall for Proposals: AJA-NCCHC Virtual Conference February 2027
The American Jail Association (AJA) and National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) are now accepting proposals for the February 2027 virtual conference. The deadline to submit is September 30, 2026. This year’s theme is “One System, One Team: Aligning Care, Custody and Outcomes,” which recognizes the importance of cross-system coordination between health care and…
Read MoreGuidance for Using Non-Stigmatizing Imagery for Substance Use Disorders and Legal Involvement
Modifying imagery used to describe and represent individuals with a substance use disorder or criminal legal involvement is an intervention that researchers, institutions, and other perceivers can implement. Stigmatizing imagery can contribute to the stereotypes of addiction and potentially trigger trauma or relapse among individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder or who have…
Read MoreThe Stories We Tell: Support Groups & Other People Who Use Drugs (New Aced It Episode)
In this episode, I focus on how people recovery communities and people who use drugs shape their own narratives around substance use, overdose, and recovery. I explore how distinctions within these communities can act as barriers to support, while emphasizing that recovery does not follow a single path. I also highlight the growing role of…
Read MoreThe Stories We Tell: Academia & Professional Networks (New Aced It Episode)
In this episode, I examine how academic research and professional networks contribute to the broader conversation surrounding substance use and overdose. I explore how research is shaped by professional norms, how lived experience is often excluded or kept private, and how knowledge moves beyond the university into practice. The episode considers how communication, collaboration, and…
Read MoreThe Stories We Tell: Criminal Legal System Professionals (New Aced It Episode)
In this episode, I explore how criminal legal professionals, including police, correctional staff, and judges, shape responses to substance use and overdose. I examine how everyday decisions are influenced by professional beliefs, organizational environments, and resource constraints. This episode highlights how these factors can affect overdose response, treatment access, and sentencing. It also emphasizes the…
Read MoreThe Stories We Tell: Healthcare Professionals (New Aced It Episode)
In this episode, I examine how healthcare professionals shape patient experiences and treatment outcomes for substance use disorders. Drawing on research, I explore how provider beliefs, training, and workplace pressures influence interactions with patients, including how care is delivered and received. I also consider how these dynamics can affect access to treatment and what changes…
Read MoreThe Stories We Tell: Public & Governmental Campaigns (New Aced It Episode)
In this episode, I talk about how public and governmental campaigns shape perceptions of drug use and overdose. I examine how different messaging strategies, such as empathy-based storytelling, education, and fear-based approaches, impact stigma, knowledge, and behavior. I also explore how these campaigns can both challenge and reinforce inequality, and what they reveal about how…
Read MoreThe Stories We Tell: Political Framing (New Aced It Episode)
In this episode, I examine how political actors, institutions, and public discourse shape the way we understand drugs and overdose. I explore how different narratives, such as criminalization, public health, and stigma, affect public opinion, policy decisions, and access to care. I also consider how these political frames influence real-world outcomes, including resource allocation and…
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