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Posted 5/13/2024
This guide provided by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the US Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs provides information on how individuals who are reentering society after incarceration can take care of their health.
Posted 4/15/2024 (updated 5/23/2024)
The 2024 RCORP Data Coordinator meeting series began in May 2024, hosted by RCORP-Evaluation (Customer Value Partners), in partnership with RCORP-TA (JBS International). The purpose of this meeting series is to present a deep dive into all aspects of PIMS data collection with an overview of data requirements, data collection, and addressing common data collection challenges with hands-on best practices. This series is geared towards Data Coordinators; however, anyone involved in RCORP grant data collection is welcome to join. You can find slides, recordings, and materials from the meetings linked below.
Posted 3/29/2024 (updated 4/4/2024)
Presenters discussed a holistic view of the roles trauma, stigma, domestic violence, health inequities, and other challenges present in addressing SUD and BH concerns specifically for women that are justice involved and reside in rural communities.
Posted 3/29/2024 (updated 4/4/2024)
This session offered a review of the programmatic work of the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE), discussed different types of funding opportunities, and then used FORE’s application process as an example of applying for and receiving funding from private foundations.
Posted 3/28/2024 (updated 4/4/2024)
This session outlined how the Communities of Practice for Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (COP-RCORP) Consortium created a Disparities Impact Statement (DIS) that encompassed four Ohio counties (Ashtabula, Fairfield, Sandusky, and Seneca) and three HRSA grants (two RCORP-Psychostimulant grants and one RCORP-Behavioral Health Support grant).
Posted 3/22/2024 (updated 3/28/2024)
The RCORP-Evaluation Team hosted this webinar overview of the March 2024 PIMS data submission on February 29, 2024. The webinar was presented by the Data Capacity Building Lead, Nitika Jain, MPH, PhD(c), and the Project Manager, Sarah Lifsey, MPP, PMP.
Posted 2/19/2024 (updated 3/28/2024)
The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), in the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, released Data on Maternal Health and Pregnancy Outcomes from Prisons and Jails: Results from a Feasibility Study. The study examined the availability and quality of data, the respondent burden, and the challenges of collecting data on the health and health care of pregnant women in custody at the federal, state, local and tribal levels. BJS will use the findings of this study to help determine the best strategies for implementing national data collections in correctional settings.
Posted 2/9/2024 (updated 3/28/2024)
The Center for Financing Reform and Innovation (CFRI) is a SAMHSA contract that seeks to understand financing mechanisms of behavioral health care to identify opportunities, innovations, and challenges to service delivery and access. Learn about behavioral health financing mechanisms, options, and innovations through CFRI reports and webinars using the CFRI website.
Posted 11/28/2023 (updated 3/28/2024)
Substance use is a major health issue among individuals in custody, and for these individuals, withdrawal from substances can be life-threatening. Jurisdictions have a pressing responsibility to save lives by implementing policies and protocol that align with legal, regulatory, and clinical standards related to appropriate withdrawal management. Recently released Guidelines for Managing Substance Withdrawal in Jails sets forth best clinical practices and actionable guidance for jails. This presentation discussed readiness for implementation, key components of implementation, and solutions for implementation in local communities and jails.
Learning Objectives:
-Assessed readiness for implementing a comprehensive and appropriate multidisciplinary approach to withdrawal management.
-Discussed action steps for building community support.
-Identified resources for training and technical assistance to implement the Guidelines.
Presenter:
Linda J. Frazier, B.S, M.A., RN, MCHES
Principal Consultant, Advocate for Human Potential, Inc.