“Every overdose fatality is not just a statistic, but a profound loss to our communities,” said Attorney General Kathy Jennings. “Delaware’s battle against addiction is far from over, but the findings and recommendations in this report can light the way forward. We have a collective responsibility to do everything in our power to ensure that no more lives are lost to this disease. Together, we can build a better future.”

“We believe the recommendations outlined in this report are the necessary steps that must be taken to continue to make progress to end the opioid epidemic and save the lives of those Delawareans struggling with substance use disorders,” said DOFRC Chair, Erin Booker. “This work can’t be done independently and we look forward to working with stakeholders across the state to continue the fight against addiction as we strive to ensure the implementation of these recommendations.”

• Fund and support expanded reentry efforts at the Delaware Department of Correction and community partners.
• Create peer-support specialist positions for all Community Correction locations, assist with treatment for failed drug screens, assist in follow up on failed drug screens to navigate treatment options over violation of probation.
• Promote community education for families and outreach services for witnesses to overdoses (both fatal and non-fatal), with high priority given to known drug users.
• Create a coordinated, comprehensive, systemwide effort to address housing insecure, housing unstable, and unhoused individuals in Delaware.
• Broaden efforts in Narcan and fentanyl test strip distribution.

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