Cross-Sector Collaboration Between Law Enforcement, Courts, Child Welfare, and Schools to Address the Impact of Substance Use Disorders on Children and Families in the United States

Link

https://www.cossup.org/Content/Documents/Publications/Cross_Sector_Collaboration_Report_Impact_of_SUDs_Children_Families.pdf

Sponsor

Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)
Product of the Institute for Intergovernmental Research funded by BJA.

Description

Provides information to law enforcement, courts, child welfare agencies, and schools on how they can create cross-sector collaborations to reduce the harmful effects of substance use on children and families. Includes 8 strategies for cross-sector collaboration and provides examples of successful collaboration projects. Considers factors related to addressing substance use in rural communities.

Date

08/2023

Geographic Coverage

Nationwide

Topics

Attorneys and Courts • Child Welfare • Community Planning and Coalition Building • Law Enforcement • Overdose Prevention • Pre-K to 12 Schools • Prevention • Substance Use Disorder • Treatment