While almost twice as many people are incarcerated in prisons versus jails on any given day, many more individuals touch the criminal justice system through a short jail stay than a stay in prison: Admissions to jails in the United States exceed 10 million per year. Substance abuse and dependence among jail inmates is prevalent: Jail inmates are 11 times more likely than the general population to meet the criteria for dependence or abuse, a figure that may have increased since the onset of the current opioid epidemic. Considering these factors and others, in many instances, a stay in jail affords the best opportunity to address an individual’s substance abuse and criminogenic needs. Providing a strong model that bridges the divide between jail and the community is vital to improving outcomes when working with and addressing the challenges of this population. During the four weeks, the Linking Jail-to-Community Affinity Group will explore: 1. Best practices and strategies for easing the transition from jail to the community for individuals who abuse substances. 2. Policies and practices for delivering MAT in jails. 3. Developing strong ties with community partners to pave the way for a “warm handoff.”
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