JCOIN 2.0 Coordination and Translation Center for Criminal Justice and Health
Official title: JCOIN Phase II Coordination and Translation Center
Funded at George Mason University · NIH-11618802 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national effort to speed up use of proven practices to reduce overdose risk among people involved with the criminal legal system.
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 | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $659,105 |
| NIH project number | 3U2CDA050097-08S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11618802 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults 21 years or older who are involved with the criminal legal system and the communities they return to.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not connected to the criminal legal system or not in settings where translational practices are implemented may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
If you are involved with the criminal legal system, this initiative aims to connect researchers, providers, and community programs to quickly put science into real-world practices in courts, jails, community corrections, and law enforcement. The center builds on a previous phase to spread effective approaches, engage stakeholders, and broaden capacity through education and partnerships. By coordinating across disciplines and settings, it seeks to shorten the path from discovery to usable programs that reduce overdose risk and improve health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, communities and agencies could adopt proven methods faster, leading to fewer overdoses and better health support for people in the criminal legal system.
How similar studies have gone: Previous phases demonstrated how coordinated translation centers can accelerate uptake of effective interventions in complex systems.
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.