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Funding Opportunity and Webinar Available for Addressing Substance Use Disorders in America's Jails

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. Completed applications for this opportunity are due by 5 p.m. ET, on October 28, 2020.

To help potential applicants, BJA's Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program and the BJA-supported Advocates for Human Potential, Inc., will host a webinar on October 5, at 2 p.m. ET. Webinar presenters will provide an overview of the funding opportunity and application submission instructions.

View details about the solicitation and learn more about and register to participate in the associated webinar

Date Published: October 1, 2020