In many cities in the United States, police are the first line of ...
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rssQ&A with Wesam Shahed, Esq., Assistant State’s Attorney for Cook County, Illinois
Tell us about your path to becoming a prosecutor and how your involvement ...
Empowerment for Individuals Who Are Justice Involved through SMART Recovery
Corrections were made on May 25, 2023: An earlier version of ...
Little Scandinavia Prison Unit: A Humane Approach to Detention
Imagine a prison where the people who are incarcerated are “residents” who live ...
Underlying Causes of MOUD Diversion in Jails: Strategies and Solutions
Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) are the leading evidence-based treatment for ...
Q&A with Joanna Patcha, MBA, MSW, LCSWA, Director of Behavioral Health at the Center for Community Transitions in Charlotte, North Carolina
Your work helps formerly incarcerated individuals transition into society, providing therapy and support to ...
The Importance of Wellness in Peer Support
Peer support workers are a vital resource for individuals with mental and substance use ...
Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) Supports Families of People Experiencing Substance Use Disorder and Incarceration
Many therapeutic approaches to substance use disorder (SUD) focus on teaching the individual ...
Institute for Community Justice Helps People Who Are Incarcerated Look Ahead
Empowerment, not enablement, is a mantra at Philadelphia’s Institute for Community Justice (ICJ), ...
Q&A with Angela Patterson, CPS-MH, FPM, WHWC, Certified Peer Specialist-Mental Health and Whole Health Wellness Coach with the Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network; Statewide Coordinator for Double Trouble in Recovery
Your work through the Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network (GMHCN) and National Alliance ...
WRAP: A Tool for Personal Wellness in Criminal Justice Settings
The Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) is an evidence-based, self-directed peer group intervention ...
Solicitation for Applications: SAMHSA’S GAINS Center Seeks Experienced Trainers to Participate in Trauma-Informed Responses Train-the-Trainer (TTT) Event
The solicitation is now closed. Please subscribe to the GAINS Center mailing list ...











