October 1, 2020
Meet the new National Harm Reduction Coalition! In case you missed our rebrand and website launch on Sept. 1, make sure you visit the new www.harmreduction.org to see it for yourself.
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New- #HarmRedFutures — In case you missed it, Harm Reduction Futures is a space for harm reductionists, creators, artists and kindred spirits to dream about and share their hopes for the future of our movement and our world. National Harm Reduction Coalition Executive Director Monique Tula joined our communications team on Instagram for an exploration of where we came from and where we want to be. Check out this beautiful art created by Radical Roadmaps in collaboration with our beloved community for the launch of our rebrand and new website.
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Event- Point Source Youth 4th Annual National Symposium on Solutions to End Youth Homelessness — From October 20-21 2020, PSY’s virtual gathering will bring youth advocates, service providers, activists and thought-leaders from across the country together. Register for two days of programming that will center best practices for ending youth homelessness through the lens of intersectionality. Build community among 1,000+ attendees who are committed to working across movements to ensure that all youth have access to a safe, empowering place to call home.
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Webinar- Using Freedom of Information Laws to Enhance Academic Research by Gavin Rozzi. This webinar will provide a high-level overview of the freedom of information request process at the federal & local level along with examples of best practices for obtaining research data using FOIA laws.
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Webinar- October Drug Researchers' Roundtable: The Impact of the Overdose Crisis in Hispanic Communities — In media outlets, the overdose crisis is often portrayed as a tragedy affecting White Americans only. In national data, Hispanics overall have relatively lower reported rates of drug overdose mortality compared to other racial/ethnic groups. However, these data hide the remarkable diversity within the US Hispanic community. This presentation uses national mortality data from 2000-2017 to explore drug overdose mortality among Hispanics, examining differences based on specific Hispanic heritage, geography, demographics, place of birth, and drugs involved in overdose. The presentation discusses which subgroups within Hispanic communities appear to be most severely-affected by drug overdose mortality, as well as implications for intervention and policy.
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Learning- The NHRC Online Learning Lab — With the launch of the all-new www.harmreduction.org, we are also thrilled to share a shiny upgrade to the Online Learning Lab! Check out the new discussion boards, simplified bulk ordering and watch this space for additional courses coming in 2021.
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Article- How the Pandemic Has Changed the Fight Against Opioid Addiction — The life-saving work of harm reduction is harder in the era of social distancing. But some initiatives in the rural Catskills have adapted to slow the scourge of overdose deaths.
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Introducing #HarmRedNow!
We’re creating space to connect and convene virtually between what would have been #HarmRed20 and what will be #HarmRed22. Our virtual offerings will span the course of two years with the goals of building the movement through connection, conversations, and creativity. Taking cues from the community, we'll host conversations and workshops, curate networking opportunities, organize regional events, share the latest tech, and offer spaces for wellness and respite during this time in lieu of a virtual conference. Follow along our social channels using #HarmRedNow to see what’s coming up next!
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Capacity Building and Community Mobilization Manager- Are you committed to building power in communities of color to eliminate health disparities caused by the war on drugs? Are you interested in expanding syringe service programs (SSPs) in under-served areas of Southern California? We’re seeking an energetic self-starter with deep commitment to Spanish-speaking/Latinx/Chicanx, Black and Indigenous communities impacted by overdose and other drug-related harms in Southern California.
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Communications Coordinator- Want to work for a dynamic organization committed to ending overdose, fighting stigma, and advancing the empowerment of individuals and communities who are affected by drug use? The Communications Coordinator will plan, create, and execute digital and printed materials to disseminate through our communications channels. The ideal candidate is an individual who is detail-oriented, creative, and enjoys a fast-paced environment, bringing a proven track record of success in creating compelling content and supporting a comprehensive communications strategy.
