Substance Abuse/Drugs

IASAP Grant Program Management: Regional San Diego, CA

You may have recently been hired as the coordinator of a grant program. In this role, you will find the job requires you to facilitate an advisory board, manage the grant financials, report on the grant, and ensure the grant deliverables are met. To accomplish these tasks, a coordinator must be flexible, able to multi-task, meet deadlines and work well with others. Beyond these responsibilities, the coordinator will serve as a problem solver, motivator, reporter, diplomat, and an advocate. This course will provide the grant coordinator with the skills and techniques needed for successful implementation of the grant program’s purpose and intent. Participants will learn tips and tools for effective grant coordination from the ground up.

Attending the American Society of Criminology (ASC) Annual Meeting? The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) National Training and Technical Assistance Center (NTTAC) invites you to visit our booth (#8) to learn about the no-cost training and technical assistance we offer justice agencies.

Research Triangle Institute

RTI International is an independent, nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Our vision is to address the world's most critical problems with science-based solutions in pursuit of a better future. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach—one that integrates expertise across the social and laboratory sciences, engineering, and international development.

Active BJA Funded Project(s):

  • BJA FY24 Coordinated Hate Crimes Resource Center
  • The National SAKI TTA Program: Purpose Area 1
  • Training and Technical Assistance for Virtual Reality De-escalation Training
  • BJA FY 2023 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program Training and Technical Assistance: 1b Pretrial, Prosecution, Defense Counsel, and Courts
  • BJA FY 2023 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program Training and Technical Assistance: 1d States
  • Enhancing BJA’s Forensic Science Grantees’ Capacity and Outcomes through the RTI-led Forensics Training and Technical Assistance Program
  • Advancing Science-based Policing through Inclusion, Representation, & Equity (ASPIRE): A National Campaign and Career Pathways Pilot to Promote Diversity in the Policing Workforce
  • The National Case Closed Project: Supporting Evidence-Based Practices for Violent Crime Investigations
  • COAP TTA Program: Category 4
  • Evaluation and Sustainability Support for Second Chance Act Grants
  • The Sexual Assault Kit Initiative: National Training and Technical Assistance Program

Enhancing Tribal and State Collaborations to Build Sustainable Public Safety Partnerships (Oct 2015)

This course is designed to be a proactive, comprehensive, training experience that fosters collaboration among tribal, state, federal, and local governments. The class will train and equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify existing tribal justice challenges for the purpose of strengthening partnerships to more effectively implement criminal justice initiatives in their organizations.

Secure Connected Tablet Solution to Enhance Educational Opportunities Behind Bars

This 2:00 p.m. ET webinar will focus on the implementation of educational technology in a safe and secure manner in an Indiana Department of Correction facility. We will discuss programming and how technology has been used to enhance services and opportunities for inmates. Emphasis will be place on security of the device and systems in place to prevent unwanted access or communication.

Medication Assisted Treatment: Changing Correctional Paradigms

This 2:00 p.m. ET webinar will describe the processes employed by the Massachusetts Department of Correction in implementing its Medication Assisted Reentry Initiative (MATRI). Attendees will learn about the best practices used in developing the program, engaging stakeholders and community programs, and overcoming obstacles such as bias, funding, and correctional culture. Attendees will also see the results and outcomes of this program after one year of operation.

Please join the International Public Safety Association (IPSA) on Monday, September 28 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET for the "Naloxone (Narcan) Administration for Peace Officers and EMTs: Training and Information" webcast. The instructors will provide current information on the opioid problem, opioid medications and administration, and discuss the important role law enforcement and emergency medical technicians play in combating overdose deaths.

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