JCOIN Coordination and Translation Center

05/29/2026

Research from the JCOIN 1.0 New York University Research Hub found that individuals receiving extended-release buprenorphine after jail release had higher treatment retention and lower opioid use compared to daily medication treatment. Read more: https://bit.ly/4uADZJR

05/27/2026

Findings from the Massachusetts JCOIN 1.0 Research Hub show that providing MOUD in jails improves treatment engagement and reduces overdose and reincarceration after release. Participants had a 52% lower risk of fatal overdose during release. Read the summary. An infographic and 2-pager are also available. https://bit.ly/4dfTlMS

05/22/2026

This course shares information about the dangers & facts of fentanyl. Developed in partnership with the DEA Educational Foundation, it also dispels common myths about exposure & reinforces the importance of evidence-based safety practices. Enroll today:

Welcome to our course on Fentanyl Facts and Increased Overdose Risk. This course was developed by the Addiction Policy Forum in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Educational Foundation and JCOIN to share facts about fentanyl in the U.S., increasing overdose risk, and resourc...

05/20/2026

🚨 Free Technical Assistance Available!

Working at the intersection of substance use & the criminal-legal system? JCOIN offers a variety of technical assistance to strengthen your work—from research support & grant writing to program implementation & evaluation, & so much more.

Get support from subject matter experts through trainings, 1:1 consultations, and tailored resources.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4mvfT05

05/18/2026

This new Aced It episode explores how news media shape the stories we hear about drugs and overdose — and why those narratives matter for public understanding, stigma, and policy. 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...

05/15/2026

Researchers from Yale School of Medicine and NYU Grossman School of Medicine validated two rapid diagnostic tools for opioid and stimulant use disorders that can be administered by both clinicians and non-clinicians.

These tools could help expand screening capacity across healthcare and community settings while improving timely access to life-saving treatment.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4d8J6K8

05/13/2026

This interactive online course is designed to help practitioners build knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practices aimed at reducing problem behavior and problem cycles by building on and improving client strengths. Enroll today:

Staff Undertaking Skills to Advance Innovation (SUSTAIN) is an eLearning platform that aims to help practitioners build their knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practices aimed at reducing problem behavior and problem cycles by building on and improving client strengths. The course also p...

05/11/2026

Season 14 of Aced It is here. This episode explores how stigma shapes the way we understand drugs, overdose, and addiction — and why the stories we tell matter. Stigma affects individuals, families, communities, and policy decisions in powerful ways.

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...

04/29/2026

What does ethical research look like in practice? This course provides a practical, scenario-based approach to understanding how ethical principles and practices shape real decisions in research.

Topics include:
➡️ Core ethical principles and foundations that guide responsible research.
➡️ Risks in research design, participant interaction, and data handling.
➡️ Role of informed consent and IRB oversight in protecting participants.
➡️ Responsibilities related to privacy, data integrity, authorship, and transparency.

⏱️ 1.5 hours | 🎓 Certificate included

Enroll today:

Research is built on trust-between researchers, participants, and the communities they serve. Foundations of Research Ethics introduces the core principles and practices that ensure research is conducted responsibly, respectfully, and with integrity. Through a realistic, scenario-based experience, l...

04/27/2026

How can jails safely expand access to MAT while addressing medication diversion concerns?

A JCOIN-supported study identifies six key strategies to reduce MAT diversion in jail-based treatment programs—from staffing and supervision to patient education and flexible dosing.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4d3oXWV