Posts Tagged ‘JTEC Webinars’
JCOIN Speaker Series: Reentry Research – Mitigating the Risk during Reentry for People with Substance Use Disorders (6-24-2021)
The risk of overdose death significantly increases during the first two weeks during entry into the community. In this webinar, presenters will discuss the latest research, science, and innovation around mitigating risk during reentry for people with opioid use disorders. Topics covered will include medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), behavioral interventions, and establishing linkages…
Read MoreJCOIN 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 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…
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