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SD is a prospective RSAT grantee having not accepted grant funds for 7 years. They are exploring avenues to use funding and anticipate applying for funds next FFY. They run several reentry prorgams servicing formerly incarcerated individuals which is a potential avenue funding to be used. Discussed potential opportunities and uses of grant funds to support existing drug/alcohol treatment programs in county jails. The DOC is a potential subaward though they already have a relation with the state DOC via reentry programs which may be eligible funding.

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.

The 2023 Solicitation began a requirement of  Appendix A: Certification Regarding Nonresidential Substance Use Treatment Aftercare, that if CT chooses to use RSAT funding for aftercare the Governor must certify that the state is providing, and will continue to provide, an adequate level of residential substance use treatment services. CT is seeking guidance on how other states define the term ‘adequate’ to submit this certification. RSAT TTA consulted BJA policy officers and responded to CT SAA.

TTA Session #3: Data Management and Communication

TTA Session #2: Marketing your Treatment Court

Join us for a webinar to learn what the latest research says about medication assisted treatment. This webinar will examine five myths surrounding medication for opioid and alcohol use disorders within incarcerated populations. Drawing on research and studies, the speakers will consider research findings about the effectiveness of Correctional MAT in saving lives, promoting recovery, reducing recidivism, and improving the overall quality of life for individuals struggling with opioid use disorders.

TTA Session #1: Community Engagement & Resource Mapping

Training Title: Reconsidering a Famous Crime with Modern Evidence Death Valley

Training Title: Operation Shad Bake: How Investigators and Prosecutors

Training Title: New Approaches to IoT Crime Scene Evidence in 2024