The 2021 Virtual National Forum on Overdose Fatality Review Mid-Year Meeting: From the Field—Unifying Policy and Practice Standards is being provided by the Bureau of Justice Assistance’s (BJA) Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program (COSSAP) and in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Building on the momentum of local efforts, national experts will discuss the convergence of OFR and PHAST. Successful local efforts unifying OFR and PHAST will be highlighted with an opportunity for participants to ask questions and engage. In addition, new and upcoming initiatives will be unveiled to support your local community in continuing to develop policy and practices to reduce overdose deaths while informing national standards.
In preparation of the meeting, review the following background information/resources:
- OFR – Online Toolkit
- PHAST – Version 2.0 Toolkit