JCOIN Training and Technical Assistance

Free Technical Assistance to Improve Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatment for Justice-Involved Individuals and to Facilitate Practitioner and Researcher Partnerships

Enhancing Justice and Behavioral Health Outcomes

Through learning opportunities and other forms of assistance, the JCOIN TTA program supports local and state justice and behavioral health agencies and stakeholders in integrating research and practice. Here you will find tailored resources and formats, including virtual learning and training opportunities, customized assistance and/or assessments, and other online resources.

JCOIN provides free training and technical assistance (TTA) to support community-based organizations in developing strategies to improve substance use disorder (SUD) treatment delivery and to facilitate practitioner and researcher partnerships. This support elevates research and evaluation in a variety of justice and health settings.

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Ways to Access TTA

  • Virtual Training
  • Customized assistance or assessment
  • Virtual learning or consultation
  • Informational resources
  • Per-to-peer interactions
  • Website & web exchanges

Who is Eligible

  • State and local justice agencies
  • Behavioral health agencies that work with justice involved individuals
  • Researchers working in partnership with state and local justice agencies and associated behavioral health agencies
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How JCOIN TTA Supports Communities

The organization is dedicated to enhancing the interface between research and practical application, particularly in the management of Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) within justice and health systems. By developing strategic partnerships between practitioners and researchers, it ensures that evidence-informed research seamlessly integrates into daily practices. This effort includes the creation of a cascade of care model that accurately measures the handling of SUDs, accompanied by comprehensive strategic planning and advisory services to refine and guide these processes.

To address local needs effectively, the organization tailors Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) resources through customized needs assessments, ensuring that strategies are both relevant and impactful. This includes assessing treatment requirements and identifying service delivery gaps. The organization supports the implementation of these strategies by developing research-based solutions, facilitating peer-to-peer learning, and providing strategic planning for data collection. Moreover, it conducts evaluations of the strategies implemented to ensure they meet the intended goals and provide substantial benefits to the communities served.

JCOIN TTA Enhances Support for Applicants by Addressing Key Challenges in Research and Innovation

  • Understanding the benefits of a research partnership and identifying potential research partners.
  • Locating sources of funding for research and innovation.
  • Acquiring knowledge about scientific evidence and the latest research on addressing Substance Use Disorders (SUD) in justice and behavioral health settings.
  • Designing evaluations for new programs.
  • Identifying assessment tools that could enhance service delivery.
  • Addressing the complexities of implementation and how research can aid in overcoming these challenges.
  • Learning about innovative programs implemented in other jurisdictions.
  • Navigating research issues related to the protection of human subjects, including understanding what an Institutional Review Board (IRB) is and where to seek assistance.
  • Selecting field-tested survey instruments for conducting surveys.

Have Questions?

If you have any questions about JCOIN TTA or would like additional information, please contact [email protected].

Funding for this initiative was provided by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance to the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

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