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➡️ New blog! Explore the highlights of SAMHSA's GAINS Center's webinar, "Training Treatment Court Teams: Navigating Harm Reduction in Drug Courts," which discussed how to effectively integrate harm reduction practices in treatment courts: "By understanding and applying harm reduction strategies, treatment courts can better support individuals with substance use disorders, reduce the rates of individuals returning to substance use, and promote long-term recovery." 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4dDZxwi

New podcast episode! 🚀 We are excited to share the latest episode of Conversations on Leadership featuring Kristin Lupfer, Vice President of Housing and Income Supports at Policy Research. 🎙️✨ In this episode, Kristin shares her perspective on the power of trust in leadership, especially in a remote work environment. This conversation is full of valuable takeaways for leaders navigating the complexities of life-work integration in a remote workplace. Don’t miss this thoughtful conversation! 🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/3NL5JIn

Interested in learning how the Sequential Intercept Model (SIM) is being implemented in Puerto Rico? Check out this conversation with Travis Parker and Michelle Espinosa-Clark as they share their experience delivering the first-ever SIM Mapping Workshop entirely in Spanish for justice and behavioral health professionals in Puerto Rico. Watch the video to hear about their preparations, workshop experience, and key takeaways: https://bit.ly/3XPjXg1

October 28th is #NationalFirstResponderDay. Policy Research recognizes all that firefighters, law enforcement, paramedics, and nurses do to keep us safe.

New research from Policy Research staff! "Predictive Bias in Pretrial Risk Assessment: Application of the Public Safety Assessment in a Native American Population" was co-authored by Senior Research Associates Dr. Samantha Zottola and Dr. Violette Cloud and President and CEO Dr. Sarah Desmarais. Their study examined the application of a pretrial risk assessment in Pennington County, South Dakota, a rural community that has a high overrepresentation of Native American people in the criminal legal system. Find out how the assessment performed on: ➡️ Predicting failure to appear in court ➡️ Predicting rearrest 🔗 https://bit.ly/4gRxQDb

"Of the many risks faced by people with substance use disorder, perhaps least recognized is the danger of withdrawal. Individuals frequently experience withdrawal upon entering jail, when access to their substance of choice is abruptly cut off." https://bit.ly/3N92jyS

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! We’re honoring this month by sharing tools and resources from the SOAR TA Center each week. Working is a critical step to recovery for many people with serious mental illnesses! This #NDEAM, see how #SOARWorks enhances recovery by providing a pathway to employment: https://bit.ly/3BFU3nf

🍂 Check out our September eNews to access: 🆕 A new research article & podcast 📅 An upcoming webinar exploring the role of AI in modern policing, featuring Policy Research President & CEO Dr. Sarah Desmarais And more! Get the details: https://bit.ly/3xUJsDc

💡 What enhancements could we make to the pretrial period to improve outcomes for defendants and increase public safety? A video made in partnership with the Early Justice Strategies Lab at George Mason University reveals recommendations straight from the source—256 defendants across Indiana. From financial support to mental health care, learn what services can make a difference and how to move towards a more equitable system. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3YNYXIB #CriminalJustice #PretrialReform #PublicSafety

Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in Criminal Justice Settings: Developing Partnerships Between Correctional Professionals and Community-Based Providers 📅 October 31, 2024, 2:00–3:30 p.m. ET ℹ️ This webinar explores the critical role of community partnerships in supporting individuals receiving medications for opioid use disorder within criminal justice settings. Attendees will learn how collaboration between correctional facilities, healthcare providers, and community organizations improves continuity of care, reduces recidivism, and aids successful reintegration. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4eAUsGf