John Dougall

The Utah Attorney General's Office, under Attorney General Derek Brown, is committed to enhancing the safety of families in Utah by protecting residents from crime and upholding the Constitution. The office aims to transform into the state's leading law firm by improving communication, ensuring transparency, prosecuting violent crimes and abuse, defending vulnerable children from harm, pushing back against federal overreach, and shielding consumers from abuses.

The document provides guidance on leveraging opioid settlement funds to maximize community benefits and alleviate harms caused by opioids in Utah. It outlines immediate strategic priorities, including establishing core principles, determining oversight entities, and creating structured processes for fund allocation based on community assessments. The plan emphasizes expanding treatment and recovery opportunities, prioritizing evidence-based and data-driven strategies, and tracking outcomes. It also focuses on equity, youth prevention, and transparent processes for fund allocation, with consideration for housing, legal supports, education, and job training for those impacted by opioids.