Carlton County jail nurse outlines pregnancy screening, MAT and new locked women’s treatment program Carlton County correctional‑health nurse Holly Campo described intake screenings, statutorily required pregnancy testing, ongoing medication‑assisted treatment (MAT) practices and a 60‑day locked Justice‑Involved Female (JIF) treatment program expected to begin in March.

Carlton County is revolutionizing care for pregnant women in jails with vital screenings and a new 60-day treatment program launching soon!

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Missoula report links housing instability to justice involvement; cites Native overrepresentation and drops in jail bookings at Blue Heron Place A new local analysis of the Just Home project finds a cyclical link between homelessness and justice involvement in Missoula County, highlights disproportionate impacts on Native American residents and transition-age youth, and points to permanent supportive housing such as Blue Heron Place as a promising intervention.

A new report reveals a troubling link between housing insecurity and justice involvement in Missoula County, with Native American residents and youth disproportionately affected.

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Oregon Senate Bill 814 expands rental assistance for youth exiting juvenile facilities Senate Bill 814 clarifies eligibility for rental assistance to include justice-involved youth.

Oregon lawmakers are pushing Senate Bill 814 to provide crucial rental assistance for young people exiting juvenile facilities, aiming to break the cycle of homelessness and recidivism.

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