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Addressing Substance Use Disorders in America's Jails: Clinical Guidelines for Withdrawal Management

Event Dates
Eastern
Location
Online

The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), in partnership with the National Institute of Corrections, seeks support in the development of evidence-based clinical guidelines and protocols that will help jail administrators, correctional officers, and jail-based clinicians identify and safely manage substance withdrawal in jail-based settings.

This webinar will provide information about the Addressing Substance Use Disorders in America's Jails: Clinical Guidelines for Withdrawal Management solicitation. Applications for this opportunity are due by 5 p.m. ET, on October 28, 2020.

Webinar presenters will provide an overview of the funding opportunity, including a review of its purpose and objectives, performance period, eligibility criteria, and post-award requirements. Application submission instructions will also be shared.

After attending this webinar, participants will:

  • Understand the project’s purpose and deliverables.
  • Understand the eligibility criteria.
  • Know where to locate the application materials and how to apply.

Presenters:

  • Rachel Brushett, Ph.D., Senior Policy Advisor, BJA
  • Pamela Rainer, M.S.W., Senior Program Manager, Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. (AHP)
  • Deann Jepson, M.S., Senior Program Manager, AHP

Date Created: October 1, 2020