Research
Explore our library of research products including academic publications, reports on research and outcomes, policy briefs, videos of webinars, animations, and more. Research products are organized by initiative and/or by type, with the most recent items at the top of the list. Search by topic with the search bar at the top of the page.
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March 2021Addressing behavioral health and COVID-19 in jail settings and beyondThe March COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies in Jail Settings Community of Practice (CoP) webinar was the fourth of a monthly series that aims to contribute to the mitigation of COVID-19 in jail and other incarceration settings. This CoP shares information on the diversion of justice-involved people where needed, social isolation and risk factors of those with behavioral health needs during this pandemic. The March event will also provide an opportunity to learn more about current COVID-19 mitigation strategies, including but not limited to strategies to consider when dealing with populations in need of behavioral health services.DiversionVideo -
March 2021Buprenorphine treatment intake and critical encounters following a nonfatal opioid overdoseThis publication aims to better understand the potential interaction effect between buprenorphine dispensation and arrest encounters on the likelihood of experiencing a fatal overdose. A retrospective study was conducted on all overdose cases in Indiana between January 1, 2017 and December 31, 2017, and data were linked from multiple administrative sources. Cases were linked to vital records to assess mortality. Analysis of the data provided details of risk and protective factors of fatal overdose. Buprenorphine reduced the risk of death; however, criminal justice involvement remains an area of attention for diversion and overdose death prevention interventions.Harm reductionPublication
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March 2021Michigan County Comparisons Data DashboardA new dashboard, launched by the Center for Behavioral Health and Justice (CBHJ) at the Wayne State University School of Social Work, gives Michiganders access to valuable data in one user-friendly place for the first time. The dashboard provides quick and easy access data needed to make state- or county-level policy decisions, to write a winning grant proposal, or to follow curiosity about a certain topic.OtherVideo
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March 2021Data Sharing Laws and Post-Overdose Response ProgramsIn this video, the CBHJ explains how current information sharing laws apply in these situations and allow EMS providers to make referrals to behavioral health providers or harm reduction agencies following an overdose incident. This is not legal advice and should be used for informational purposes only.Crisis responseVideo
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February 2021Adoption of Virtual Services in Judicially Led Diversion Programs: Preliminary Survey FindingsThis report highlights preliminary survey results from 500 respondents from 298 unique judicially led diversion programs —including judges, court coordinators, treatment providers, case managers, and community supervision officers. The survey solicited information about how court practices were modified in judicially led diversion programs in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and related stay-at-home and social distancing orders.DiversionReport
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February 2021Ask an expert: COVID-19 vaccines in jail settingsThe February COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies in Jail Settings Community of Practice webinar was the third of a monthly series that aims to contribute to the mitigation of COVID-19 in jail and other incarceration settings. This Community of Practice webinar was a Q&A discussion with public health, criminal-legal and advocacy experts working along the criminal justice spectrum to combat COVID-19. The event provided an opportunity to learn more about current COVID-19 mitigation strategies, including but not limited to COVID-19 vaccinations, collaboration with external organizations in this space and more.DiversionVideo
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February 2021Buprenorphine - Opioid Treatment Ecosystem Community of Practice Lunch and LearnThis webinar provides information related to Buprenorphine for communities that may be more familiar with Methadone or Vivitrol as an MOUD medication, to assist in rounding out the knowledge necessary to provide individuals in our communities with the best care possible for their needs. As evidence shows the long-term effectiveness of Buprenorphine for the treatment of Opioid Use Disorder, there is still some hesitation within communities around improving access and prescribing this form of MOUD.Treatment ecosystemsVideo
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January 2021The criminal/legal experiences of individuals with mental illness along the sequential intercept model: An eight-site studyThe Sequential Intercept Model is a framework designed to reduce the overrepresentation of individuals with severe mental illness (SMI) in the criminal/legal system by identifying points of interception to prevent individuals from entering or moving further into the system. This study uses data from eight counties to assesses criminal/legal involvement across each intercept between individuals identified with or without SMI. Findings indicate longer stays in jail, low rates of treatment engagement and enrollment in specialty courts, and poorer diversion outcomes for individuals with SMI. Recommendations for research, policies, and practices are proposed to advance Smart Decarceration efforts.DiversionPublication
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January 2021Jail facility processes and policies for COVID-19 and beyondThe January COVID-19 Mitigation Community of Practice webinar provided an overview of jail facilities, especially for public health professionals to learn more about general and COVID-19 specific jail facility processes and policies. The presenters included Matt Costello, LMSW from the CBHJ, Brian Asbell, MBA, Sheriff of Peoria County, IL, Alysse Wurcel, MD MS, Infectious Diseases Physician, Tufts Medical Center, Assistant Professor, Tufts School of Medicine, Infectious Diseases Liaison, Massachusetts Sheriffs Association.DiversionVideo
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January 2021Designing and implementing an intervention for returning citizens living with substance use disorder: discovering the benefits of peer recovery coach involvement in pilot clinical trial decision-makingThis publication describes takeaways regarding the implementation of peer recovery coaches (PRCs) as part of development and pilot research on Substance Use Programming for Person-Oriented Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT), a peer-facilitated substance use disorder (SUD) intervention for returning citizens. Analysis of qualitative data demonstrated that PRC involvement drove many decisions made regarding modifications to the original intervention and trial protocols, while benefiting client-level interactions, and by influencing the non-profit agency and its connection to stakeholders. PRCs improved the research design and their involvement contributed to the development of more recovery-oriented resources and catering support services to the needs of justice-involved individuals.Harm reductionPublication
