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Boundary Spanning Leadership Model Strengthens Oklahoma Harm Reduction Programs

In April 2021, Oklahoma enacted SB 511, which authorized certain entities to provide harm reduction services, including needle exchange, referrals to mental health and substance use disorder treatment, and education and testing for sexually transmitted infections, viral hepatitis, and HIV. This brief highlights key successes and lessons learned from Oklahoma’s implementation of new harm reduction policies.