The Martinsburg Initiative: A Community Breaking the Cycle of Substance Abuse and Building Strong Families

The Martinsburg Initiative: A Community Breaking the Cycle of Substance Abuse and Building Strong Families

When: December 3, 2026

Location: Live online

Host: Justice Clearinghouse

Delivery: online

The Martinsburg Initiative (TMI) is a nationally recognized, evidence-based prevention and early intervention model designed to break the cycle of substance use, trauma, and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Founded in Martinsburg, West Virginia, TMI brings together law enforcement, schools, healthcare providers, community organizations, and higher education with one shared mission: to strengthen families, prevent substance use, and empower the community. What began as a partnership between the Martinsburg Police Department and Berkeley County Schools has grown into a comprehensive,