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Context Significant numbers of inmates have mental illness and/or substance use disorders, with approximately 60-80% of inmates with substance use problems…

On November 2, 2017, our policy liaison, Jill McLeigh, presented at a congressional briefing, during which a panel of researchers described: Conditions…

Excerpt The Global Alliance emphasizes effective strategies for (a) the promotion of health and well-being, (b) the prevention of behavioral disorders…

Excerpt The Global Alliance embeds its work in principles of human rights. In keeping with our approach, we are concerned that…

Excerpt Although accurate data regarding trafficking are difficult to obtain given the nature of trafficking, it occurs worldwide, including in every…

Excerpt In keeping with our mission, we are gravely concerned about the lack of health resources available to individuals upon release…

Excerpt The Global Alliance… is alarmed by a recent order from Attorney General Jeff Sessions urging prosecutors to file the most…

Excerpt We are committed to raising awareness and seeking solutions regarding the crisis in mental health and substance use disorders. Indeed,…

What is the National Prevention Science Coalition? The National Prevention Science Coalition may be best described as a network of individuals…

Excerpt In keeping with our mission, we are gravely concerned that recent developments in immigration policy not only fail to protect…

Excerpt Surveys have shown that transgender young people are more likely than their peers to experience verbal harassment, exclusion, and physical…

Excerpt The Global Alliance emphasizes effective strategies for promotion of health and prevention of behavioral disorders as well as intervention and…