Improving outcomes for youth in the juvenile justice system with better treatment options for substance use.
Official title: Linking a Pediatric Healthcare Advance with a Task-Shifting Approach to Optimize Juvenile Justice Outcomes
Funded at Oregon Social Learning Center, INC. · NIH-10817862 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to help young people in the juvenile justice system who are dealing with alcohol and drug issues by training probation and parole officers to provide better support and treatment, especially in rural areas where resources are limited.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oregon Social Learning Center, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Eugene, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2020 |
| Project end | February 28, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $701,535 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DA050669-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10817862 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are youth under 21 years old who are involved in the juvenile justice system and are struggling with substance use issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in the juvenile justice system or do not have substance use issues may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the effectiveness of interventions for youth involved in the juvenile justice system who struggle with alcohol and other drug use. It aims to implement a task-shifting approach, allowing juvenile probation and parole officers to better support these youth by redistributing treatment responsibilities. The study will explore how to deliver evidence-based practices in resource-limited rural areas, ensuring that more youth receive the necessary treatment. By addressing barriers to treatment participation, the research seeks to improve overall outcomes for these vulnerable populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatment options for youth in the juvenile justice system, ultimately improving their chances for recovery and reintegration into society.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that task-shifting approaches can be effective in improving treatment delivery in low-resource settings, suggesting potential success for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
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Oregon Social Learning Center, INC.
Eugene, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mccart, Michael R — Oregon Social Learning Center, INC.
- Study coordinator: Mccart, Michael R
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.