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Initiative Works to Improve Substance Abuse Interventions for Young Offenders |
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The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Reclaiming Futures initiative was designed to enhance the coordination and effectiveness of substance abuse services for youth in the juvenile justice system. Managed by Portland State University in Oregon, Reclaiming Futures worked with 10 communities across the United States to develop and then implement the Reclaiming Futures Model, a performance-based guide to improving the integration of juvenile justice and substance abuse services. Researchers from the Urban Institute and Chapin Hall collaborated in evaluating the impact of the initiative. The results suggest that Reclaiming Futures is a useful model for promoting effective partnerships between justice agencies, treatment providers, and community groups.
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