National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Funding and Resources

Provides an evaluation of a comprehensive behavioral health treatment approach taken by 1 rural county jail in Massachusetts utilizing telehealth for individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Offers results, findings, and lessons learned from Franklin County Sheriff's Office's experience providing all 3 federally approved medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and counseling through telehealth to individuals in the jail during the pandemic.

Discusses 2 types of outreach teams in rural Nevada, the Mobile Outreach Safety Teams (MOST) and Forensic Assessment Service Triage Teams (FASTT), designed to support individuals involved with the justice system by bridging gaps between law enforcement and social service providers. Focuses on program operations, impacts, and the challenges of serving a rural population.