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BetaGov's mission is to help policymakers and government agencies identify problems, develop innovative solutions, and test them using rigorous research methods

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One way to reduce the overuse of jails and ERs is to consider the use of a "Sobering Center." https://t.co/QNboTMDSIB Contact BetaGov to discuss testing this strategy in your community.

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Researchers created a toolkit to help reduce the likelihood of mass shootings and other public attacks, and reduce the casualties of completed attacks. Access it here: https://t.co/l9I19oUtCY

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Do you work in the criminal justice arena? Interested in learning more about CJ research? The Justice Community Opioid Innovation Network (JCOIN) Coordination and Translation Center (CTC) offers a video intro to their work: https://t.co/3Kj37Mzunf

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Does your agency have an annoying problem? Let's talk about possible solutions, and then test them!

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Mental health problems skyrocketed during the pandemic among young people in the U.S. What can we do? https://t.co/C7mP5cSUUP

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Want to learn more about treatment for opioid use disorders? Check out the CDC website: https://t.co/LLjEcl6wJI

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Guidance on rcommended terminology for substance use disorders: https://t.co/fdt4xBr3hj

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The International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) collects, maintains, and shares information about drug use across the globe. Check out some resources: https://t.co/CBaGwNFFpX

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Research shows the wide-ranging benefits of music. Want to test music's effects in your staff or clients? Let's discuss. https://t.co/65Mhn2asZq

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Viewpoint of substance use experts: the need to address substance use problems before they become substance use disorders: https://t.co/5GQGpXGu2n

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The American Psychological Assoc. is offering free training on "The collection and analysis of intensive longitudinal data" starting 8/31. Check it out: https://t.co/xnfP2WDalt

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Research finds new brain mechanism involved in impulsive cocaine-seeking in rats; this discovery suggests a future target for treating substance use disorders; https://t.co/JeL1RcqhyK

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NIJ Podcast addresses reentry: What is it and why is it important? And what research is being done in this field? Listen at: https://t.co/3e3qujlFUi

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New publication: Criminal Justice Involvement after Release from Prison following Exposure to Community Mental Health Services among People Who Use Illicit Drugs and Have Mental Illness: a Systematic Review: https://t.co/yVnJPY9eGO

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What does it mean to conduct ethical research? One operational definition is understanding what is “the right thing to do.” For more information on ethics in research: https://t.co/YLGcM0G9Lu

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The @BarriePolice (one of our Canadian partners) will describe and discuss the Canadian Crime Severity Index in an upcoming Justice Clearninghouse webinar: https://t.co/HWlIcCDdLj

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Want to learn more about research and how to conduct a trial? Contact BetaGov about our "Pracademics" series of webinars.

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New course from the Justice Community Opioid Innovation Network (JCOIN) addressing the stigma around substance use disorders; https://t.co/COvzs1Bm4L

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Just released: Patient journal map. Developed through the input of patients in treatment and recovery from substance use disorders. https://t.co/yizhOHdh8H

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Does your agency maintain a peer support group? Webinar training provides recurring opportunities for peer recovery support specialists to build foundational skills necessary for effective peer support service provision. Find out more: https://t.co/Did2083NWS