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Wayne County officials say jail-based COSAP program reduced recidivism and expanded housing and treatment supports
Summary
Sheriff Larry Pierce and program staff reported results from a five-year federal COSAP grant: 457 unduplicated participants served, 80% retained 30 days, 4% overall recidivism and expanded medication-assisted treatment and transitional housing in Wayne County detention and reentry services.
Sheriff Larry Pierce and program staff told the Wayne County Board of Commissioners that a five-year federal grant supporting jail-based substance-use services produced measurable results for participants and the community.
Michelle Bass, who led the county—osap-related presentation, said the county received a Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant and Substance Use Program (COSAP) award in October 2020 and ultimately fielded $900,000 across the grant period. Bass said the program emphasized peer-support specialists,…
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