Webinars & Events
JCOIN Speaker Series: Cascade of Care and Practical Applications (4-16-2021)
April 16, 2021: This webinar featured presentations from key researchers that summarized the Cascade of Care framework, how it works, and how it can be applied to support individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) or those that are at risk of developing OUD, specifically in justice settings. Presentations: Tisha Wiley, PhD, Branch Chief, Associate…
Read MoreJCOIN Speaker Series: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in Criminal Justice Settings (3-5-2021)
Of the 2 million individuals in prison and jail in the United States, 19 percent have regularly used opioids. Studies have found that individuals returning from incarceration to the community are at a high risk of a fatal overdose during the transition. A Washington State study found that individuals released from prison and jail were…
Read MoreVirtual Meeting: Substance Use, Criminal Justice System Involvement, and Stigma (2-24-2021)
This presentation and discussion focused on stigma related to substance use and criminal justice system involvement, including how stigma affects health outcomes, and interventions that can be used to address stigma and improve well-being. Presenters: Valerie A. Earnshaw, Ph.D., University of Delaware Benjamin A. Howell, MD, MPH, MHS, Yale School of Medicine Watch the webinar
Read MoreWebinar: Prosecutor-led Diversion–Best Practices for People with Substance Use Disorder (1-28-2021)
Hosted by the National District Attorneys Association (NDAA) in partnership with the Justice Community Opioid Innovation Network (JCOIN) Prosecutors play a pivotal role in connecting people with substance use disorders to community treatment and the expansion of innovative diversion programs nationwide. Prosector-led programs provide opportunities to reduce the demand on the justice system, prioritize treatment…
Read MoreWebinar: Reentry Best Practices for People with Opioid Use Disorder (12-16-2020)
As practitioners grapple with the increasing complexity of reentry into the community, the demands of services and coordination are particularly acute for individuals with opioid use disorders. Among this population, the risk of overdose death significantly increases during the first two weeks following release. The COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated these challenges, with increased pressure…
Read MoreWebinar: JCOIN Rapid Innovation Grants (J-RIG) Call for Proposals – Cycle 2 (12-2-2020)
December 2, 2020: This webinar provided background information on the JCOIN Rapid Innovation Grant (J-RIG) program. Presenters explained the opportunity, eligibility, requirements, and application process. Learn more about the J-RIG Call for Proposals. Webinar slides (PDF) Watch the webinar
Read MoreJCOIN and Correctional Leaders Association (CLA) Webinar on Reentry Planning for People with Opioid Use Disorder (10-21-2020)
Webinar: Measuring and Operationalizing Recovery Capital (9-30-2020)
Webinar: Assessment Tools in Criminal Justice and Addiction Medicine: Bridging the Divide (9-30-2020)
On September 30, 2020, the JCOIN Steering Committee held a presentation and discussion focused on principles of the ASAM Criteria and Risk-Needs-Responsivity (RNR) model and ideas on how to integrate the two frameworks in justice settings to help inform decision making. Webinar slides (PDF) Watch the webinar
Read MoreWebinar: Measuring and Operationalizing Recovery Capital (9-30-2020)
On September 30, 2020, the JCOIN Steering Committee held a guest presentation and discussion with David Best, Ph.D, Professor of Criminology at the University of Derby, UK, and Chair of the Prison Research Network of the British Society of Criminology. Dr. Best has worked in practice, in research, and on addiction policy, and his research…
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