Substance Abuse/Drugs

    Pathways to Health Literacy and Health Care Utilization: A Critical Next Step for the Newly Eligible Pre-release Population

    This 2:00 p.m. ET webinar notes that justice-involved populations are starting to reap the benefits of expanded access to health coverage and care for both physical and behavioral health conditions. Recent studies confirm the advantages that health and justice policy makers have predicted since health reform began. Many states and jurisdictions have successfully implemented pathways to enrollment upon release for eligible individuals.

    The Department of Justice Announces a Strategy to Address Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic

    September 26, 2016

    On Saturday, September 24 the U.S. Department of Justice released a memo from Attorney General Loretta Lynch announcing a three-part strategy - prevention, enforcement, and treatment - to address the country’s prescription opioid and heroin epidemic.

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    President Obama Proclaims September 18 - 24, 2016 Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week

    September 19, 2016

    On Friday, September 16, 2016, the White House issued a press release from President Barack Obama proclaiming September 18 through 24, 2016 Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week. The purpose of this week is to remember those who have been lost due to an opioid use disorder, to support individuals in recovery, and to recognize the importance of raising awareness of the opioid and heroin epidemic.

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    The Department of Justice Announces Grant Funding to Support Project Safe Neighborhoods, Justice Reinvestment Initiative, and Adult Drug Court Program

    September 15, 2016

    On Tuesday, September 12 and Wednesday, September 13 the Department of Justice awarded grant funding totaling more than $35 million for the Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), Justice Reinvestment Initiative (JRI), and Adult Drug Courts Discretionary grant programs.

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