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PTACC Annual Leadership Meeting
At the end of March, PTACC had its annual meeting for our National Leadership Council. We were happy to welcome ONCDP’s Director, Dr. Rahul Gupta, to discuss the Biden administration’s agenda for addressing drug use in the nation. We will also have a lot of exciting projects coming out this year to share with the field- including our Annual Training Summit (more information will be coming soon)!
E-course: Justice Community Opioid Innovation Network
First Responder Deflection: A Warm Handoff to Services in the Community
The Justice Community Opioid Innovation Network (JCOIN) has launched the first-of-its-kind e-Course on deflection-- programs that give police/first responders an alternative to arresting people with substance use disorders.  "First Responder Deflection: A Warm Handoff to Services in the Community" is a free online course created under JCOIN, a national initiative led by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). TASC's Center for Health and Justice and George Mason University/s Center for Advancing Correctional Excellence (ACE!) co-developed the course, with key practitioner contributions from the Police, Treatment, and Community Collaborative (PTACC). The 90-minute online course is free; registration is required. Take the course.
Peer-to-peer learning: COSSAP
Overdose Fatality Review Mentor Program Site Selection
Applications to be a mentor due April 30th
Informational meeting for interested applicants: April 14th at 2:00 pm ET 
Overdose fatality reviews (OFRs) effectively identify system gaps and innovative community-specific overdose prevention and intervention strategies. In practice, OFRs involve a series of individual death reviews by a multidisciplinary team. This process facilitates a deeper understanding of the missed opportunities for intervention that may have prevented an overdose death. Blending input from public health, public safety, providers, and the community, OFR teams develop program and policy recommendations to improve coordination and collaboration between agencies and community conditions to prevent future overdose deaths.
The OFR Mentor Program creates opportunities for OFR team members to learn from experienced peers through direct communication, virtual OFR site visits, and, as appropriate, an in-person visit to see first-hand how it works in practice. The purpose is to promote OFR national standards and build bridges between nascent teams and those with demonstrated success. The OFR mentor sites selected through this application process will serve as models for individuals and teams interested in learning more about the OFR process and innovative practice. Learn more and apply.
Toolkit: Vera Institute of Justice
Civilian Crisis Response: A Toolkit for Equitable Alternatives to Police
Vera Institute of Justice’s Civilian Crisis Response: A Toolkit for Equitable Alternatives to Police explores how an increasing number of jurisdictions are developing civilian-led crisis response programs, and shares practical tools and recommendations for designing and delivering more antiracist and equitable crisis response programs through intentional efforts in program planning, implementation, and evaluation. The toolkit is intended to be a resource for advocates, program leaders, and other stakeholders who aspire to design and deliver more equitable crisis response services in their communities. Access the toolkit.
Survey: Council of State Governments Justice Center
Community Responder Programs
This survey is intended to help the CSG Justice Center and Vital Strategies better understand the needs of community responder programs across the country. It will also help to inform further development of the groundbreaking resource, Expanding First Response: A Toolkit for Community Responder Programs, training and technical assistance, peer-to-peer learning opportunities, and conferences. Take the survey.
Webinar: SAMHSA
How to Develop a Competitive Grant Application
April 14 and May 3 at 2pm ET
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will be conducting a webinar on how to develop a competitive grant application. The webinar will address: The three registration processes that need to be completed; Preparing to apply for a grant; Key components of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO); Responding effectively to the evaluation criteria; Resources and technical assistance that are available.
Information on how to access the webinars can be found on the Training Events webpage. There is no need to pre-register. If you would like to receive the slides prior to the webinar, send an email to: GPOtraining@samhsa.hhs.gov
Webinar: National Criminal Justice Training Center at Fox Valley
Violence Reduction Strategies for Tribal Law Enforcement Series
April 20, 27 & May 4 from 1:30-3pm EST
The three virtual Violence Reduction Strategies for Tribal Law Enforcement sessions will provide tribal stakeholders with an opportunity to have an in-depth conversation with other tribes who are working on implementing a comprehensive law enforcement violence reduction program. These sessions are intended for participants who have been working on program implementation and development and would like the opportunity to discuss this topic with others towards the goal of improving service delivery. Each session includes tribal practitioners who will share their experiences related to violence reduction strategies in law enforcement. [No fee] Register here.
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PTACC's Deflection Classifieds
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Funding Opportunities
SAMHSA
CCBHC Planning & Implementation, Improvement & Advancement grants
Applications due May 17th
There are two Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC) funding opportunities, one for existing CCBHCs/grantees and one for new applicants. The purpose of the program is to help transform community behavioral health systems and provide comprehensive, integrated, coordinated, and person-centered behavioral health care by enhancing and improving CCBHCs that currently meet the CCBHC Certification Criteria.
NACCHO
Harm Reduction Practices and Services: Academic Detailing Pilot Project
Applications due April 18th
This opportunity from NACCHO is to develop key messages that can be delivered through one-on-one educational outreach, also known as academic detailing, for health departments to use with primary care providers and law enforcement officers to increase their knowledge of harm reduction; increase their ability to incorporate harm reduction into services they provide; and increase referrals of individuals who use substances to harm reduction services in their community. Learn more.
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NIJ
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Justice System
Grants.gov deadline: April 26th
Funding to conduct a comprehensive evidence-based analysis of existing evidence to examine how observed racial and ethnic disparities in the justice system might be reduced through public policy. Apply now.
Scholars Programs
National Institute of Justice
Applications due May 2, 2022
Law Enforcement Advancing Data and Science (LEADS)
LEADS Law Enforcement Scholars program for law enforcement officers.
LEAD Civilians Scholars program for law enforcement civilians.
Events & Conferences
Rx Summit
Summit dates April 18-21, 2022
PTACC is excited to announce our support of the 2022 Rx Summit, where colleagues will be able to share strategies with decision-makers and allied professionals, embrace innovation, and learn about what is working in prevention, treatment, and law enforcement. Visit the summit website to view the full agenda and reserve your spot.
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Did you see it?
Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics and the Justice Systems
 Lack of access to timely, high-quality treatment can lead to situations where the individual may require crisis care, engage in behavior that results in law enforcement involvement or result in death by suicide, overdose or other means. While working to ensure public safety and justice, professionals within law enforcement, corrections and courts rarely have the resources to connect people to MH/SU treatment. CCBHCs provide supports that work to ensure evidence-based care is available to prevent incarceration and recidivism. Read the report.
Domestic Violence Prosecutor-Led Diversion Programs
 PTACC National Partner, the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys' Domestic Violence Prosecutor-Led Diversion Programs Toolkit is intended to guide prosecutors and program planners through the process of developing a diversion program for domestic violence (DV) cases. This toolkit seeks to provide guidepost questions and considerations for program developers and highlight innovative alternatives to incarceration for DV-related offenses. With the implementation of this toolkit, DV diversion programs can bolster victim safety, prevent recidivism, address the root causes of violence to disrupt the cycle of violence, and create safer communities.
Fact Sheet on President Biden’s new strategy to address the national mental health crisis
President Biden’s new strategy to address the national mental health crisis, which includes an emphasis on parity. Efforts will focus on transforming our health and social services infrastructure to address mental health holistically and equitably. Review it here.
Survey from NORC at the University of Chicago.
Have you or someone you know had a hard time finding mental health or addiction care that your insurance will pay for? Or a provider who doesn’t have a long waitlist? If so, please take this important survey from NORC at the University of Chicago. Your confidential responses could help drive policy change that would make a difference for everyone. The survey is available in English or Spanish and takes about 5 to 15 minutes to complete. You can respond for yourself or on behalf of someone you know, such as a family member, a friend, or a patient. Get started.
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