Friday, April 4, 2025
4/4/2025
System and Community Interventions to Prevent Incarceration and Reduce Stigma (SCIPIRS) - This grant narrative proposes a collaboration to address the needs of participants in the South Dakota Unified Judicial System’s Minnehaha County Drug and DUI Courts (SoDakMinTreCo). With the support of community providers and focus on evidence-based practices, the project will expand access to substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and recovery support services while promoting equity and inclusion. The population of focus comprises individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, academic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Demographic data reveals an overrepresentation of historically oppressed groups and disparities in program graduation rates. The six measurable objectives align with the grant requirements and needs of a vulnerable population that lacks autonomy. Key partners include the University of South Dakota and SoDakMinTreCo. This partnership has letters of support from community providers and stakeholders. The project team comprises experienced professionals, including Noreen Plumage, Dr. Melissa Dittberner, and Brennan Thompson, who are committed to delivering culturally adapted and evidence-based services using community engagement and developmental technical assistance. Data collection and performance measurement will be conducted collaboratively, utilizing the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) model and a variety of performance measures, including abstinence from substance use, housing stability, employment/education status, social connectedness, access to treatment, retention in treatment, and criminal justice involvement. Overall, this project seeks to foster a more inclusive and effective SoDakMinTreCo, promoting long-term recovery and well-being for all participants.
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