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Overdose Prevention
Rapid referral to substance use treatment to reduce the risk of overdose
Overview
Overdose is a pervasive danger among justice-involved individuals. Research suggests that 80% of arrestees use drugs or alcohol and that approximately 60% test positive for illegal drugs at the time of arrest. Moreover, the risk of death from overdose is more than 10 times higher among adults recently released from prison relative to the general population.
It is imperative, therefore, that law enforcement, pretrial services agencies, courts, jails, and other stakeholders take steps to identify individuals at risk of overdose and employ evidence-based strategies to prevent overdoses among those in their care.
arrestees using drugs or alcohol
arrestees testing positive at time of arrest
individuals with opioid use disorders involved with the justice system during the course of a year
increase risk of fatal overdose when released from prison
Work with the Center for Advancing Justice
We help communities put effective overdose prevention strategies into practice. Our team of subject matter experts works alongside community leaders to develop tailored, practical approaches
TRAINING
We provide both virtual and in-person training on overdose prevention strategies for every stage of the justice system, from arrest to reentry.
JUSTICE PATHWAYS
We build justice system pathways that save lives through accountability and access to care, including law enforcement deflection, pretrial supervision, court-based approaches, and jail-based treatment and reentry planning.
SCREENING AND ASSESSMENT
We put rapid screening and treatment into practice to immediately connect individuals to overdose reversal medications and other resources to reduce overdose risk.
DATA AND SUSTAINABILITY
We work with justice system agencies to develop data collection and evaluation strategies that support program development, evaluation, and sustainability.
Let's Work Together
Reach out and learn more about the Center for Advancing Justice and how we can work with you.
