Justice Community Opioid Innovation Network - JCOIN

Join us at the Anti-Stigma Institute, a must-attend event featuring proven strategies to reduce stigma in communities everywhere. Don’t miss this opportunity to become a certified trainer in stigma reduction. ?? Apr. 7-8, 2025 ?? Washington, DC Register: https://bit.ly/3ZLXX80

New ACED It episode: Impact of Urine Drug Screening (UDS) on Retention in Treatment. Learn how clinics handle UDS in their effort to tackle treatment for OUD & how drug screening practices in methadone clinics might impact patient retention rates. https://bit.ly/4iqfrhk

Interested in applying for J-RIG funding? Check out our on-demand webinar, which discusses the call for proposals, priority issue areas, the application requirements, and more. https://bit.ly/3VA9Awa

Congratulations to JCOIN's Dr. Lauren Brinkley Rubenstein @dronlylbr who was awarded the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on outstanding scientists and engineers early in their careers. Read more! https://bit.ly/3DTIB8J

New ACED It episode: Stigma and Harm Reduction. Understanding the barriers to harm reduction is a critical step toward addressing the high rate of substance use disorders. This episode examines a substantial barrier to the goals of harm reduction—stigma. https://bit.ly/4grvhGA

7 best practices for using MOUD across the cascade of care in CL settings. By focusing on a uniform process ranging from screening to treatment to continuation of care during reentry, this approach can help identify service gaps and enhance care delivery. https://bit.ly/3zgWQ5O

Funding Available! J-RIG provides funding for projects that address SUD prevention, treatment, & overdose risk in criminal-legal settings. Funding is ideal for evaluating local initiatives, piloting new approaches, or improving practices. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3lGx0wD

New from #JCOIN: Xylazine 101. Learn about xylazine prevalence, the toxicology, and actionable strategies for overdose prevention. Experts share harm reduction tips, policy solutions, and real-world insights from clinicians and community members. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3U9fcgn

Ready to strengthen your skills in program implementation and continuous improvement? Enroll in our course on Fidelity Monitoring & Feedback Loops in Intervention and Services Research for Programs Offered to Justice-Involved Individuals https://bit.ly/3RFNVP2.

Important resource! The recording from the JCOIN Phase 2 Informational Webinar for Potential Applicants is now available. Check out the webinar and the corresponding RFAs. https://bit.ly/4hvXXzD