Coordinating efforts to reduce overdose risk for people in the criminal legal system
Official title: JCOIN Phase II Coordination and Translation Center
Funded at George Mason University · NIH-11128710 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This center helps bring together scientific findings to create better programs and policies for people in the criminal legal system who are at higher risk for overdose.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | George Mason University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Fairfax, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2019 |
| Project end | May 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $2,941,811 |
| NIH project number | 5U2CDA050097-07 |
| Project ID | NIH-11128710 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
This work is relevant for individuals who are involved in the criminal legal system and are at risk for overdose.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not involved in the criminal legal system or not at risk for overdose may not directly benefit from this specific coordination effort.
What this research studies
Many people involved with the criminal legal system face a higher risk of overdose. This center works to bridge the gap between scientific discoveries and real-world solutions. It brings together experts in health, law, and community services to share knowledge and develop effective programs. The goal is to make sure that proven strategies are put into practice to help reduce overdose risks.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to more effective programs and policies that directly help reduce overdose rates among individuals involved in the criminal legal system.
How similar studies have gone: The proposed team successfully established and executed the previous phase of this coordination center, indicating prior experience in this area.
Where this research is happening
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George Mason University
Fairfax, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Taxman, Faye S — George Mason University
- Study coordinator: Taxman, Faye S
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.