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As the crisis of substance use and overdose deepens, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) continues to consider this epidemic a top priority. An emergency with significant impact on both public safety and public health, drug overdose deaths are the concern not only of first responders, but also of child welfare, victim service providers, behavioral health systems, and the criminal justice system as a whole.
In Drug Courts Offer a Second Chance, Katharine T. Sullivan, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General (PDAAG), highlights how drug courts are not only a solid investment in public safety, they’re also a vehicle for personal transformation.
The following blog posts highlight Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) programs and activities and Office of Justice Programs' efforts that support BJA's mission:
