This Center manages the voice of the Johnson Institute and collaborates with other stakeholders regarding addiction disease in our society. In 2004, the testimony by JI President Johnny Allem before the Institute of Medicine provided a concise, targeted policy statement that has helped to provide focus for the voices and actions of the addiction recovery field.
National Forum
Since 1995, the Johnson Institute has hosted an exchange forum for leaders of organizations with a stake in addiction recovery and related issues.The Forum now meets at the National Press Club in Washington each Spring and Fall. More than eighty organizations (government and private) send representatives each session to hear key presentations on science, policy, practice, and advocacy.
Websites
The Center manages two websites in support of Johnson Institute initiatives: www.johnsoninstitute.org and www.rushcenter.org. In addition to conveying vital information, these sites are interactive for ordering texts, materials, and recording comments.
Publishing Support
The Center published two texts related to key JI initiatives: Speaking Out for Addiction Recovery and Healing Places. Pamphlets and workshop handbooks are produced and distributed.
Policy
The Center gathers supporting information related to policy and practice issues, and prepares briefing papers, articles, and remarks.
Classic Johnson Institute Texts
The Classic Johnson Institute Library of more than 157 titles, including books, videos, and tapes, are marketed through the Hazelden Foundation.
Policy Center Staff and Contacts
Ingrid Faust, Center Director
202-662-7108
ingridfaust@johnsoninstitute.org
Policy Center Products
Speaking Out For Addiction Recovery (Book)
Healing Places (Book)
Faith Partners Journal (Quarterly Magazine)
Seven Policies Required to Conquer Addiction In Our Lifetime (Testimony)