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The opioid crisis and the flood of other drugs has reached epidemic proportion in many of our tribal communities across the nation. According to the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health Tables, twice as many American Indians and Alaska Natives require treatment for addiction compared to any other racial and ethnic group.

OR has FY20-FY24 award funds to spend down and is currently only funding one prison program with the OR DOC Coffee Creek Facility. Douglas County drug court program (ADAPT) was previous subaward and OR CJC is working with them to reapply which would meet jail requirement for unspent funds. Jail requirement was met for previously used funds. RSAT-TTA encourage provided guidance on qualifying uses of funds and eligible programs, i.e. housing vouchers for community-based reentry programs.

A trauma-informed approach acknowledges the impact that trauma has on people’s lives and aims to prevent re-traumatization. This webinar explores effective and practical strategies for criminal justice professionals when working with victims and survivors of gun violence and highlights the importance of strong collaboration and communication. 123 attendees

One way to promote a drug-free community is to increase awareness of the issue within the community. In this presentation, participants will gain insights into the rise of opiates and methamphetamines substances that have significantly impacted tribal communities. They will explore the detrimental effects of drug abuse on youth, learn to identify behaviors associated with substance misuse and understand the essential medical responses required in such situations.

Review the 7-step approach to drug influence and identification which includes pulse, horizontal gaze nystagmus, vertical nystagmus, lack of convergence, pupillary comparison, pupil reaction and Romberg stand. Gain understanding in how the eyes react to drug influence and the effects on the central nervous system. Practice what you have learned using hands-on activities. As a law enforcement or parole/probation officer, you will gain the skills you need to recognize impairment caused by the most abused drugs or alcohol.

The goal of this TTA is to support the Phoenix Police Department's attendance at the International Association of Crime Analyst Conference to enhance their crime analysis capabilities and reduce violent crime.

The goal of this TTA is to support the Antioch Police Department's attendance at the International Association of Crime Analyst Conference to enhance their crime analysis capabilities and reduce violent crime.

The goal of this TTA is to support the Tucson Police Department's attendance at the International Association of Crime Analyst Conference to enhance their crime analysis capabilities and reduce violent crime.

Arkansas requested meeting with BJA and RSAT-TTA to discuss the 10% jails match and it's associated requirements. AR DFA is hosting a webinar for potential county applicants and requested information to present to sheriff's and other interested parties. RSAT-TTA sent notes from discussion to Arkansas summarizing jail-based requirements and funding options through other state examples. RSAT-TTA followed up with former COSSUP grantee in AR who may be interested in participation - sending their contact information to AR DFA to attend upcoming webinar.

Violent crime prevention and control strategies are most effective when focused on specific crime problems. This webinar presents the key elements of the planning process and draws upon the experience of PSN teams in applying these principles. 35 attendees