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APPLY BY 10/25: Community Crisis Response Learning Communities

As part of our continued partnership with the Center for Policing Equity, we are now accepting applications through October 25 for four virtual learning communities focused on establishing and sustaining community-based responses to behavioral health crises. These learning communities will be held throughout the winter and spring of 2024/2025.

Participants selected for the learning communities will receive free assistance and training from national experts and peer-to-peer mentorship. Visit the below links to learn more and apply by 11:59 p.m. ET: 

• Community and Crisis Response Teams to Improve Responses to Youth 

• Community Violence Intervention Programs  

• Substance Use and Overdose Community Response Programs  

• Supporting HBCU Behavioral Health Crisis Responses 

Six States Participating in Medicaid and Corrections Policy Academy

Next week, policymakers from Alaska, Colorado, Maine, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin will participate in the in-person Medicaid and Corrections Policy Academy, presented alongside the Center for Health Care Strategies and funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. Learn how these states are working to improve reentry outcomes for people involved in the justice system who have complex needs.

Supporting Reentry Through Voting Rights Restoration

With Election Day approaching, it’s crucial to highlight the importance of voting rights restoration in the reentry process. Empowering people returning from incarceration to vote strengthens their connection to the community and promotes civic engagement. The National Reentry Resource Center (NRRC) provides valuable resources and state-specific guidance on voting rights. Be sure to subscribe to the NRRC’s newsletter and visit the Voting Rights page to explore how you can support these efforts and enhance reentry outcomes.

Implementing Evidence-Based Strategies to Reduce Overdose Risk During Reentry: A Primer for Reentry Professionals

People reentering the community from incarceration are at the highest risk of an overdose or death during the first 48 hours. A new guide from the CSG Justice Center and Addiction Policy Forum, supported by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, details five best practices that reentry professionals can use to mitigate this risk. These practices range from using medications to treat opioid use disorders to developing relapse prevention plans. 

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