Participate in COSSAP Funding Webinar
Register for a March 31 webinar on the FY 2020 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Site-based Program (COSSAP) funding opportunity.
Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (COSSUP)
Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Site-based Program Funding Available
BJA is seeking applications for funding through the FY 2020 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Site-based Program (COSSAP) solicitation.
Rural Responses to the Opioid Epidemic Initiative Launched
In a January 30, 2020, press release, the Office of Justice Programs announced the launch of the Rural Responses to the Opioid Epidemic Initiative.
Upcoming Webinar: Building Resilience in the Face of the Opioid Crisis
On January 28, 2020, join BJA's Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Program Resource Center at 1 p.m. ET for a webinar on Building Resilience in the Face of the Opioid Crisis: The Power of Trauma-informed Communities.
Participate in Overdose Fatality Review Webinar
On January 17, 2020, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET, BJA's Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Program Resource Center will host Partnerships for Prevention: Overdose Fatality Review 101.
Partnerships for Prevention: Overdose Fatality Review 101
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Location
Online
Event Type
Webinar
Kandia Conaway
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Grants Management Specialist
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Elizabeth White
Title
Grants Management Specialist (State Policy Advisor)
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More than $333 Million Awarded to Fight Opioid Crisis
The funds support first responders whose actions can often mean the difference between life and death for those who have overdosed, as well as families, children and crime victims dealing with the impact of substance abuse. Funding was awarded under a number of programs, including the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Programs ($163 million), the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program ($23.8 million), and the Drug Courts...
National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
NCSL works with states by giving them tools, information, and resources to craft solutions to a variety of problems.
Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) Training and Technical Assistance (TTAC)
The PDMP TTAC at Brandeis University provides a comprehensive array of services, support, resources, and strategies to PDMPs, federal partners and other stakeholders to further the efforts and effectiveness of PDMPs in combating the misuse, abuse and diversion of prescription drugs.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA): Diversion Control Division
The mission of DEA's Diversion Control Division is to prevent, detect, and investigate the diversion of controlled pharmaceuticals and listed chemicals from legitimate sources while ensuring an adequate and uninterrupted supply for legitimate medical, commercial, and scientific needs.
National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators (NADDI)
NADDI is a membership organization whose members are responsible for investigating and prosecuting pharmaceutical drug diversion.
National Alliance for Model State Drug Laws (NAMSDL)
NAMSDL is dedicated to increasing the impact of state laws, policies and protocols aimed at reducing substance use disorders in our nation's families and communities.
Blog: Federal Agencies Work Toward Reducing Opioid Impact on Youth
On March 14, members of the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention listened to a panel of federal representatives discuss the national opioid crisis' impact on youth as well as the government's response to the crisis. Read the blog post to see how BJA is helping by investing in an overdose map tracking system and other efforts.
Justice Department is Awarding Almost $320 Million to Combat Opioid Crisis
View a fact sheet to learn about the FY 2018 awards made for BJA-specific programs, including the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Site-based Program, Innovative Prosecution Solutions, Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program, and others.