Resource Library
Toolkits, guides, and other resources vetted by experts in overdose prevention.
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Trauma and Mass Incarceration
Philomena Kebec emphasizes the relationship between trauma and incarceration, specifically the lack of support given to those who have historically been oppressed.
Overdose Prevention in Action: Developing Strategic Partnerships with Law Enforcement in Las Vegas
This video discusses valuable partnerships that have been formed between law enforcement and overdose prevention services in Las Vegas to promote overdose prevention.
MAT in Jails Resource Sheet
Resources listed in the sheet will allow you to learn more about MAT in Jails, as well as information regarding objections, position statements and more.
Treating opioids in jails & prisons: Avoiding Overdose
This video describes the success of integrating strategic partnerships and prevention services into prison systems.
Treating Opioids in Jails & Prisons: MAT Program
This video describes the importance of increasing access to MAT treatment and prevention services in jails.
Know Your Rights
This fact sheet is a pocket resource for knowing rights to possession of overdose prevention materials, such as syringes, naloxone, or potentially other substance use materials.
Today, Explained: The new meth
This podcast with Sam Quiñones discusses the creation of a new synthetic substance that has become prevalent in recent years.
Latino/a/x communities SUD issues; Implications for policy and practice
This discussion highlights the challenges and obstacles faced by the Latino/a/x communities when accessing overdose prevention and addiction services. It offers recommendations for creating a more equitable health care system.
COPN: California Legislative Highlights for 2022
Hear about accomplishments in legislation related to California's overdose prevention efforts from 2021.
Deflection and Pre-arrest Diversion to Prevent Opioid Overdose
Communities across the country have implemented deflection and pre-arrest diversion (DPAD) initiatives to link people who use drugs to evidence-based care and services instead of incarceration. This webpage highlights these resources and toolkits.
Law Enforcement's Role in Tackling the Opioid Epidemic
This video's purpose is to increase awareness and reduce stigma surrounding substance and opioid use disorders and discuss laws and regulations pertaining to substance use and mental health services.
Engaging with Law Enforcement on Harm Reduction Strategies
This video is a call with the subject matter expert, who is a former law enforcement officer, Savannah O'Neill about her perspective for harm reduction strategies.