Improving Justice System Responses to Substance Use Disorders Grant

The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency is offering a grant to enhance support for justice-involved individuals with substance use disorders, particularly opioid and stimulant use disorders. The program aims to improve access to evidence-based resources and foster better coordination among county systems, ultimately enhancing outcomes for those affected by these issues as they navigate through the justice system, from initial contact to reentry.

Improving Justice System Responses to Substance Use Disorders
The primary purpose of this competitive grant program is to expand access to evidence-based supports for justice-involved people with substance use disorder (SUD), specifically opioid use disorder (OUD) and stimulant use disorder. Additionally, these funds will enhance coordination among key systems within counties to improve outcomes for people with SUD and/or co-occurring disorders who encounter the justice system, from law enforcement contact to reentry and supervision.
The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) is now accepting applications for funding under the FY 2025 Improving Justice System Responses to Substance Use Disorders funding announcement. The primary purpose of this competitive grant program is to expand access to evidence-based supports for justice-involved people with substance use disorder (SUD), specifically opioid use disorder (OUD) and stimulant use disorder. Additionally, these funds will enhance coordination among key systems within counties to improve outcomes for people with SUD and/or co-occurring disorders who encounter the justice system, from law enforcement contact to reentry and supervision.