JCOIN Coordination and Translation Center

01/07/2026

This free eCourse shares information about the dangers of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids, highlighting their role as the leading cause of drug overdose deaths in the United States. Gain a clear understanding of how to respond to fentanyl-related risks using science-backed strategies. Enroll here:

Welcome to our course on Fentanyl Facts and Increased Overdose Risk. This course was developed by the Addiction Policy Forum and JCOIN to share facts about fentanyl in the U.S., increasing overdose risk, resources for communities, and myths and misconceptions. The course takes approximately 20 minut...

01/06/2026

Telephone counseling is often used alongside MOUD, but barriers can be significant. A study found that patients who faced challenges like a lack of privacy or unstable phone access reported poorer counseling experiences and lower satisfaction. Read more: https://bit.ly/4snB074

01/05/2026

This Aced It episode examines myths surrounding fentanyl (such as the belief that touching fentanyl can be deadly) and the real consequences of misinformation for law enforcement response, public safety, and overdose prevention. Listen here:

The Justice Community Opioid Innovation Network (JCOIN) connects investigators who collaborate with justice and behavioral-health partners to study and disseminate evidence-informed approaches to ensure quality care is provided to individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) in justice settings. The J...

12/19/2025

We're happy to introduce LEAP Investigator, Kwasi Boaitey! His work focuses on identity development and posttraumatic growth. We're glad to have him in the 2024–2025 cohort! Learn more about the LEAP program:

Learning Experiences to Advance Practice (LEAP) is a multifaceted program designed to educate any interested individual about the nuances of conducting research in criminal justice settings.

12/18/2025

Free e-course: Learn about implementing the NIATx Model of Process Improvement in your justice or community-based agency. The NIATx model is based on over 20 years of research and helps agencies improve access to and retention in addiction treatment.

The following NIATx tutorials will provide you all the information and tools necessary to successfully implement the NIATx Model of Process Improvement within your justice or community-based agency. Please use this course as a continuous resource for when you and your agency complete change projects...

12/17/2025

Diversion of addiction treatment medications is often cited as a concern by correctional systems. Here are six key strategies to prevent medication diversion based on feedback from jail-based MAT program staff: https://bit.ly/4b21ZMO

12/16/2025

Providing medications for opioid use disorder at release from jail or prison saves lives. A microsimulation study found access to all three FDA-approved MOUDs could reduce overdose deaths by nearly one-third among people recently incarcerated. Read more:

We examined the impact of expanded access to medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in a unified prison and jail system on post-release, opioid-related overdose mortality. We developed a microsimulation model to simulate a population of 55,000 ...

12/15/2025

Learn more about the evolving policy landscape designed to combat the opioid epidemic. This Aced It episode discusses Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs), naloxone access, and how lived experience shapes support for addiction policy. Listen here:

In this insightful episode, we delve into the evolving policy landscape designed to combat the opioid epidemic and its profound impact on communities. We explore the historical shifts in opioid crisis management, highlighting key strategies like Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs) and the....

12/12/2025

Meet LEAP Investigator Erin Michelle Turner Kerrison. Her work focuses on law, legal institutions, and health. We're excited to have her in the 2024–2025 cohort! Learn more or apply to be a LEAP investigator: https://www.jcoinctc.org/leap

12/11/2025

The JCOIN course Intervention Strategies for Families with Justice-Involved Loved Ones covers ways families can support loved ones, strengthen family systems, and connect to key resources. Enroll here:

Welcome to Intervention Strategies for Families with Justice-Involved Loved Ones: A Course for Practitioners. This course was created by Carrie Pettus, Jennifer Joseph, and Nancy McCarthy at Wellbeing & Equity Innovations Course Creators Carrie Pettus, PHD, MSW Nancy McCarthy Jennifer Joseph Instruc...

12/10/2025

The JCOIN Geospatial Consortium & Community of Practice is here! A new learning collaborative for researchers and practitioners to share tools, methods, and models that use data to better understand the opioid epidemic. Learn more: https://bit.ly/46LMrg4

12/08/2025

This Aced It podcast shows how ED doctors & nurses respond to overdose—highlighting patient experiences, provider attitudes, stigma, and the future of harm-reduction in emergency care. Listen here:

In this episode, I talk about emergency department (ED) doctors’ and nurses’ roles, responsibilities, and reactions to overdose. Across multiple studies, researchers have examined the experiences of patients and staff in the ED, shedding light on the challenges, stigma, and opportunities that ar...