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20250203-181116-98
Two-day, in-person mentor professional development training featuring seven training sessions, with topics focusing on the mentor program and its volunteers in veterans treatment courts. All sessions will include a 45-minute to one-hour-long presentation followed by 15 minutes of Q&A.
20250131-102340-77
We delivered a 12-minute presentation introducing the funding agency, the rationale for establishing the DDRC, and the center’s mission to integrate diverse datasets, develop substance use risk metrics, and demonstrate how researchers and the public will be able to utilize DDRC data for studies and evidence-based decision-making.
20250131-102335-51
We presented a session showcasing the practical applications of the Southern Regional Drug Data Research Center (DDRC). The session outlined the range of data that will be available on the DDRC platform and demonstrated the planned format for future visualizations using Power BI. Attendees were introduced to user-friendly tools designed to promote public engagement and learned how researchers and the public will be able to utilize the platform for studies and evidence-based decision-making.
20250131-102328-43
We presented a session introducing the Southern Regional Drug Data Research Center (DDRC), a centralized data repository covering opioid and drug data across 17 southern U.S. states. The session highlighted the DDRC’s mission to consolidate data, support evidence-based decision-making, and provide resources for community interventions. Attendees learned about the center’s data frameworks, integration strategies, and how these efforts inform public policy and resource allocation. This TTA was simultaneously presented onsite in a conference room and broadcast via Zoom.
20250130-161239-32
Examine steps to implement the Drug Endangered Children (DEC) Approach. Identify risks to drug endangered children and what all disciplines can look for when collecting appropriate evidence and information. Participate in trainer-led discussions and hands-on exercises that demonstrate how implementing collaboration enhances the likelihood of better outcomes for drug endangered children.
20250130-134704-88
The opioid crisis and the flood of other drugs has reached epidemic proportion in many of our tribal communities across the nation. According to the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health Tables, twice as many American Indians and Alaska Natives require treatment for addiction compared to any other racial and ethnic group.
20250130-124546-25
The opioid crisis and the flood of other drugs has reached epidemic proportion in many of our tribal communities across the nation. According to the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health Tables, twice as many American Indians and Alaska Natives require treatment for addiction compared to any other racial and ethnic group.
20250130-110728-61
Cases responded to and closed during the reporting period July - December 2024 were 409.
20250130-110723-52
During the reporting period, the team reviewed and discussed sections of their PREA audit interim report. Rockford Sexual Assault Counseling (RSAC) staff provided training to RSAC about their role in the community and the services provided under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The telephones in holding can call the assigned PREA reporting numbers. Hiring staff is a priority to address shortages in supervision. WCJDC direct supervision staff were approved for a pay raise and adjustments to the bachelor's degree requirement were made.