Helping women involved in the criminal justice system overcome opioid use disorder.
Opioid Use Disorder among Criminal Justice-Involved Women: Integrating Trauma-Informed and Gender-Specific Care with Medication-Assisted Treatment
This study is all about helping women in the criminal justice system who are dealing with opioid addiction by connecting them to treatment and support services, while also teaching them how to handle overdoses, so they can improve their health and well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Pennsylvania State University, the NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (University Park, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10895400 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the unique challenges faced by women involved in the criminal justice system who are struggling with opioid use disorder. It aims to connect these women to medication-assisted treatment (MAT) programs and essential social services while providing training on how to respond to opioid overdoses. The approach includes conducting interviews with women, treatment providers, and criminal justice professionals to identify barriers to treatment and developing a tailored intervention that incorporates peer support. A pilot study will then assess the effectiveness of this intervention in helping women reduce opioid use and improve their overall health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women who have recently been involved in the criminal justice system and are struggling with opioid use disorder.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in the criminal justice system or do not have an opioid use disorder may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve access to treatment and support for women with opioid use disorder, leading to better health outcomes and reduced recidivism.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in using trauma-informed and gender-specific approaches to improve treatment outcomes for women with substance use disorders, suggesting this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
University Park, United States
- Pennsylvania State University, the — University Park, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jones, Abenaa Acheampong — Pennsylvania State University, the
- Study coordinator: Jones, Abenaa Acheampong
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 below.