JCOIN Phase II Coordination and Translation Center for Improving Policies and Practices
Official title: JCOIN Phase II Coordination and Translation Center
Funded at George Mason University · NIH-11362441 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national effort to connect research with real-world policies and programs to help people involved with the criminal legal system reduce overdose risk and improve health.
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 | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $2,935,070 |
| NIH project number | 5U2CDA050097-08 |
| Project ID | NIH-11362441 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults 21+ who are involved with the criminal legal system and may benefit from improved health and overdose prevention strategies.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not directly affected by the criminal legal system or those outside the program’s dissemination areas may see limited direct benefits.
What this research studies
This grant brings together experts in law, health, and community services to speed up the use of proven policies and practices for people in the criminal legal system. It focuses on translating scientific knowledge into actions in legal settings, community programs, and health services. The center builds partnerships across institutions to disseminate effective approaches and close gaps between what we know and what is done in the field.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this project could help reduce overdose risk and improve health outcomes for people involved with the criminal legal system by enabling faster adoption of proven policies and programs.
How similar studies have gone: Previous JCOIN efforts demonstrated the value of translating research into practice; this renewal aims to expand and accelerate impact.
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.