Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (COSSUP)
COSSAP Overdose Fatality Review Mentor Site Selection Application Available
National Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program Forum
The 2020 National Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program (COSSAP) Forum is taking place March 10 through March 12, 2020, in Arlington, Virginia. Forum participants, ranging from criminal justice and behavioral health professionals to law enforcement officers, are attending to learn and to share promising and evidence-based strategies, case studies and projects that are turning the tide of America’s addiction epidemic.
The purpose of...
Participate in COSSAP Funding Webinar
Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Site-based Program Funding Available
Rural Responses to the Opioid Epidemic Initiative Launched
Upcoming Webinar: Building Resilience in the Face of the Opioid Crisis
Participate in Overdose Fatality Review Webinar
Partnerships for Prevention: Overdose Fatality Review 101
Kandia Conaway
Elizabeth White
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 Association of Drug Diversion Investigators (NADDI)
National Alliance for Model State Drug Laws (NAMSDL)
National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) Training and Technical Assistance (TTAC)
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA): Diversion Control Division
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.
Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (COSSUP)
This program aims to reduce the impact of opioids, stimulants, and other substances on individuals and communities by supporting comprehensive, collaborative initiatives.