A survey of law enforcement agencies on their responses to drug use found 80% equipped officers w/naloxone. Learn how agencies conduct naloxone training & their beliefs on whether administering it is their responsibility. shorturl.at/lZf29 #RecoveryMonth Bureau of Justice Assistance RTI International

Fentanyl’s highly addictive properties & potency make it a dangerous opioid w/high probability of negative consequences for adolescents. Read about the critical role schools can play with innovative overdose prevention strategies.shorturl.at/zbK8z #RecoveryMonth OJP OJJDP

Champion of Recovery Si’Andra Lewis of VADOC: “The most positive impact is hearing from people who are still incarcerated or those under probation supervision when they receive that hope, when they have those ‘Aha’ moments.” shorturl.at/mWVPW Bureau of Justice Assistance #RecoveryMonth

.SAMHSA’s updated Overdose Prevention and Response Toolkit provides guidance to individuals on preventing and responding to an overdose, emphasizing that harm reduction and access to treatment are essential aspects of prevention. shorturl.at/amx0p #RecoveryMonth Bureau of Justice Assistance

Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids including heroin and fentanyl. Learn how naloxone works, how it is administered, why it is important to have it available, and who should carry it. shorturl.at/BsqLv #RecoveryMonth CDC

Champion of Recovery Sarah Chivers: “The greatest thing about being a peer is that you’re a person w/lived experience. You become a peer yourself the moment you start your journey, because you’re learning how to navigate recovery.” shorturl.at/cEtc1 Bureau of Justice Assistance #RecoveryMonth

.National Council for Mental Wellbeing & CDC awarded funding to 8 grantees to implement harm reduction-public safety collaborations aimed at reducing the risk of overdoses. Read about historical tensions and lessons learned from real-world pilots. shorturl.at/RcMc8 #RecoveryMonth

Hear from Doreen Schenkenberger as she shares her recovery journey and now leads a statewide organization that assists others on that same path: bja.ojp.gov/podcast/portra… #RecoveryMonth

Read a three-part series exploring a harm reduction approach that meets the needs of children & families affected by SUD and highlights policy and practice considerations that improve recovery, safety, and well-being outcomes. shorturl.at/ldjZl #RecoveryMonth Bureau of Justice Assistance

Hear experts from @NJDOH and Altarum share insights on developing overdose fatality reviews (OFRs)–confidential death reviews by multidisciplinary teams to identify system gaps & innovative strategies to prevent future overdoses. shorturl.at/A6jjE #RecoveryMonth Bureau of Justice Assistance

Champion of Deflection Dan Meloy: “It’s 1 person, 1 family at a time, 1 hug, 1 thank you. That’s success. I connected them with the right people. I showed them I care when everyone else told them they’re worthless.” shorturl.at/GtmlS Bureau of Justice Assistance #RecoveryMonth Hamilton County, OH

Deflection is now a key intervention for 1st responders & law enforcement agencies to steer individuals w/substance use or MH issues away from arrest. Many programs are also incorporating harm minimization strategies: shorturl.at/lUN8t #RecoveryMonth Bureau of Justice Assistance TASC

Champion of Deflection Melissa O’Mara: “Deflection is viewing first responders not just as people you call when you’re a victim of crime, but [who] you can rely on for resources, working alongside the community to make it safer.” shorturl.at/nbdFA Bureau of Justice Assistance #RecoveryMonth

Participation by first responders is essential for successful implementation of deflection programs and can enhance police-community relations & pathways to community services. A checklist w/strategies for officer buy-in: shorturl.at/0sTCD #RecoveryMonth Bureau of Justice Assistance The IACP

Champion of Deflection Tony White: “In building partners for communities that are resistant, it takes being able to find folks w/a willingness to set preconceived notions aside to create an environment where recovery can take place.”shorturl.at/s8hMB Bureau of Justice Assistance #RecoveryMonth

This #RecoveryMonth, check out our Withdrawal Management Guidelines. It’s a resource to support jails and confinement facilities provide lifesaving care to individuals who are risk for or are experiencing #substancewithdrawal. bja.ojp.gov/library/public…

Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion redirects individuals engaged in low-level crimes—often linked to SU/MH issues—to community services instead of arrest. One program in Marion Cty, OR, focuses on accountability to achieve change: shorturl.at/0HmrG Bureau of Justice Assistance #RecoveryMonth

Champion of Deflection Nikki Munoz: “Deflection is a connection. It gives police an opportunity other than to arrest or let go–it gives them a place to refer folks. And it gives the individual an opportunity to get treatment.” shorturl.at/nbdFA Bureau of Justice Assistance #RecoveryMonth

Evidence indicates that police-led deflection programs can prevent criminal offending, improve participants’ health and reduce social and financial costs. Hear best practices from deflection programs in MN and NJ: shorturl.at/vNmly #RecoveryMonth Bureau of Justice Assistance The IACP

Hear law enforcement professionals from the Overdose Response Strategy share experiences supporting local overdose fatality review (OFR) initiatives in a peer-to-peer conversation highlighting the realities of OFRs implementation. shorturl.at/11ZXg #RecoveryMonth Bureau of Justice Assistance