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## [The switch to a digital addiction treatment protocol: Findings from North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation](https://blog.changecompanies.net/the-switch-to-a-digital-addiction-treatment-protocol-a-summary-of-findings-presented-at-aca-2026-with-north-dakota-department-of-corrections-and-rehabilitation)

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 September 10, 2026

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## [Elevating reentry outcomes with digital programming: Lessons from Dismas Charities’ Atlas implementation](https://blog.changecompanies.net/elevating-reentry-outcomes-with-digital-programming-lessons-from-dismas-charities-atlas-implementation)

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## [Incentives, innovation and impact: Alameda County’s model for digital behavior change programming with justice-involved youth](https://blog.changecompanies.net/incentives-innovation-and-impact-how-alameda-county-probation-implemented-atlas-for-justice-involved-youth)

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