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PTACC Ticker
Wednesday, July 29th
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“Tele-Whatever”...Tele-health & tele-deflection
“Tele-deflection” builds on existing strategies of pretrial diversion
PTACC Executive Director, Jac Charlier, asks how “tele-whatever” --tele-medicine, tele-health, tele-diagnosis, and tele-treatment-- can be applied for maximum benefit and an equitable alternative for those cut off from the ordinary channels for help in our society.
“Borrowing the old adage to never let a good crisis go to waste, “tele-whatever” offers a huge opportunity at the intersection of justice and behavioral health.”
The federal government has waived regulations that had previously restricted accessing care via tele-health-- allowing those currently receiving treatment and counseling to keep receiving those services. However, the waivers are temporary and will expire once our shared Public Health Emergency is over. Read the full piece here.
Resource: IACP
Options for Community Engagement and Dialogue
A new resource from the International Association of Chiefs of Police discusses the co-creation of programs, policies, and strategies through community-police engagement opportunities. Such collaboration can authentically and organically build understanding, trust, confidence, respect, and diversity of thought. Access the full fact sheet here.
Webinar Recording & Technical Assistance: COSSAP
Building an Organizational Culture That Values First Responder Diversion
The Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program (COSSAP) hosted a webinar on "Building an Organizational Culture That Values First Responder Diversion" presented by TASC’s Center for Health and Justice and the International Association of Chiefs of Police. The webinar recording is available online .
TTA is open to grantees and non-grantees, and is provided in a variety of formats, including virtual and in-person training events, workshop and meeting presentations, and online resources.To request training and technical assistance (TTA) for your activities apply here.
Job Posting: TASC’s CHJ
Director of Health and Justice Initiatives
The Director of Health and Justice Initiatives position primarily manages an assigned portfolio of activities related to the Center for Health and Justice’s (CHJ) consulting and training business and business development. The Director coordinates with both internal and external partners, agencies, consultants, trainers and organizations regarding CHJ’s consulting and training activities, and business development.
This position is also responsible for management of consulting and training contracts and grants for the assigned portfolio, and for the preparation and management of proposals for new business development. Read the full job description and find application instructions here.
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Did you see it?
Peer Recovery Support Services Mentoring Initiative (PRSSMI)
The PRSSMI supports organizations or jurisdictions interested in sharing their expertise or incorporating peer recovery support services (PRSS) into their substance abuse intervention and treatment strategies. Details about this peer-to-peer learning initiative, including application forms and submission links are outlined
here.
NPR: Doctors And Dentists Still Flooding U.S. With Opioid Prescriptions
Forty Americans die every day after taking prescription opioids. Yet, doctors and other health care providers still prescribe the highly addictive pain medications at rates widely considered unsafe. Read article here.
CIT International: Response to the Executive Order on Safe Policing
An open letter from CIT International, and signed by over 17 behavioral health and diversion organizations, responds to the statement made in the President’s Executive Order on Safe Policing, to move responsibility away from law enforcement to appropriate social service providers. The open letter asserts that there is a need to take action beyond increasing the capacity of social workers and other mental health professionals to work alongside law enforcement. Read the full statement here.
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Want to get involved in the growing field of
deflection and pre-arrest diversion?
Then join a PTACC Strategy Area! Click Here
Check It Out! The PTACC National Pre-Arrest Diversion Resource Website
PTACC is the NATIONAL voice of the pre-arrest diversion field and provides vision, leadership, advocacy, and education to facilitate the growth and practice of deflection and pre-arrest diversion across the United States.
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