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Ep. 98 – Pre-Booking Law Enforcement Treatment Program Making a Difference In Montgomery County, MD
Ep. 98 – Pre-Booking Law Enforcement Treatment Program Making a Difference In Montgomery County, MD
Ep. 98 – Pre-Booking Law Enforcement Treatment Program Making a Difference In Montgomery County, MD
Thursday 25th May 2017
Jac A. Charlier shares how the STEER program connects people with substance use disorders to treatment before they enter the criminal justice system.
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Get the buttons here!Transforming Lives: Jac A. Charlier on the STEER Program in Montgomery County
Every police officer in The United States, every law enforcement officer can become a pathway to treatment that never before existed in The United States.
Imagine a world where police officers don't just arrest individuals with substance use disorders, but instead guide them toward recovery. In this episode of Cover2 Resources, Greg McNeil sits down with Jac A. Charlier, the National Director for Justice Initiatives at TASC (Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities) in Chicago. Jac played a pivotal role in developing the STEER program (Stop, Triage, Engage, Educate, and Rehabilitate), a pre-booking law enforcement initiative in Montgomery County, Maryland.
This program aims to connect people struggling with addiction to the care they desperately need before they enter the criminal justice system. Jac explains how STEER operates by creating a bridge between law enforcement and healthcare services. Instead of facing immediate incarceration, individuals are assessed and directed to appropriate treatment options. This proactive approach not only helps those in need but also reduces the burden on the criminal justice system.
The episode dives into the importance of data collection and evaluation in refining addiction treatment programs, highlighting how STEER’s success could inspire similar initiatives nationwide. This episode is perfect for anyone interested in innovative solutions to the opioid crisis, especially those who believe in compassionate and effective alternatives to traditional law enforcement methods. Jac’s insights offer a fresh perspective on how communities can tackle addiction more humanely and efficiently.
If you’re curious about how data-driven strategies and community collaboration can make a real difference, this episode is a must-listen.