Substance Abuse Treatment

For Adults in the Criminal

Justice System

A Treatment
Improvement
Protocol
TIP
44

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Center for Substance Abuse Treatment
CRIMINAL
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 Substance Abuse
Treatment
For Adults in the Criminal
Justice System

Roger H. Peters, Ph.D.

Consensus Panel Co-Chair

Harry K. Wexler, Ph.D.

Consensus Panel Co-Chair

A Treatment
Improvement
Protocol
TIP
44
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Contents
What Is a TIP? ........................................................................................................ix
Consensus Panel ......................................................................................................xi
KAP Expert Panel and Federal Government Participants ..............................................xiii
Foreword ...............................................................................................................xv
Executive Summary ...............................................................................................xvii
Chapter 1—Introduction ............................................................................................1
Overview..................................................................................................................1
The Purpose of This TIP .............................................................................................3
Key Definitions ..........................................................................................................4
Audience for This TIP.................................................................................................5
Contents of This TIP...................................................................................................5
Chapter 2—Screening and Assessment ..........................................................................7
Overview..................................................................................................................7
Definitions of Terms....................................................................................................7
Screening Guidelines ...................................................................................................9
Assessment Guidelines................................................................................................10
Key Issues Related to Screening and Assessment...............................................................13
Areas To Address in Screening and Assessment ................................................................18
Selection and Implementation of Instruments ..................................................................33
Screening and Assessment Considerations for Specific Populations .......................................36
Integrated Screening and Assessment—Sample Approaches ................................................39
Conclusions and Recommendations ...............................................................................40
Chapter 3—Triage and Placement in Treatment Services ...............................................43
Overview ................................................................................................................43
Treatment Levels and Components................................................................................43
Potential Barriers to Triage and Placement.....................................................................47
Creating a Triage and Placement System ........................................................................47
Compiling Information To Guide Triage and Placement Decisions.........................................49
Conclusions and Recommendations ...............................................................................56
Chapter 4—Substance Abuse Treatment Planning .........................................................59
Overview ................................................................................................................59
Assessing the Severity of Substance Use Disorders ............................................................60
Assessing the Severity of Co-Occurring Disorders .............................................................60
Criminality and Psychopathy ......................................................................................63
Client Motivation and Readiness for Change ...................................................................65
Implementing an Effective Treatment Planning Process .....................................................67
Conclusions and Recommendations ...............................................................................70
Chapter 5—Major Treatment Issues and Approaches .....................................................71
Overview ................................................................................................................71
Clinical Strategies .....................................................................................................72

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Program Components and Strategies .............................................................................84
Conclusions and Recommendations ...............................................................................90
Chapter 6—Adapting Offender Treatment for Specific Populations ..................................93
Overview ................................................................................................................93
Treatment Issues Related to Cultural Minorities ...............................................................93
Women’s Treatment Issues ..........................................................................................95
Men’s Treatment Issues.............................................................................................101
Working With Violent Offenders .................................................................................102
Treatment Issues Based on Client’s Sexual Orientation .....................................................104
Treatment Issues Based on the Client’s Cognitive/Learning, Physical, and Sensory Disabilities ..105
Treatment Issues for Older Adults ...............................................................................107
Treatment Issues for Clients From Rural Areas ..............................................................107
Treatment Issues for People With Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Disorders .............108
People With Infectious Diseases ..................................................................................116
Sex Offenders.........................................................................................................119
Conclusions and Recommendations .............................................................................122
Chapter 7—Treatment Issues in Pretrial and Diversion Settings.....................................125
Overview...............................................................................................................125
Introduction ..........................................................................................................125
Characteristics of the Population ................................................................................126
Treatment Services in the Pretrial Justice System ...........................................................127
Trial and Postverdict Periods.....................................................................................130
Diversion to Treatment .............................................................................................131
What Treatment Services Can Reasonably Be Provided in the Pretrial Setting?......................138
Treatment Issues .....................................................................................................143
Developing Pretrial Treatment Services ........................................................................146
Resources..............................................................................................................151
Conclusions and Recommendations .............................................................................154
Chapter 8—Treatment Issues Specific to Jails.............................................................157
Overview...............................................................................................................157
Definitions.............................................................................................................157
Trends..................................................................................................................158
Treatment Services in Jails ........................................................................................159
Description of the Population.....................................................................................159
Key Issues Related to Treatment .................................................................................163
What Treatment Services Can Reasonably Be Provided in a Jail Setting?..............................166
Coordination of Jail Treatment Services .......................................................................175
Examples of Jail Treatment Programs ..........................................................................183
Research Related to Jail Treatment .............................................................................184
Recommendations for Treatment Providers ...................................................................185
Chapter 9—Treatment Issues Specific to Prisons ........................................................187
Overview...............................................................................................................187
Description of the Population.....................................................................................187
Treatment Services in Prisons ....................................................................................190

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Key Issues Affecting Treatment in Prison Settings ...........................................................190
What Treatment Services Can Reasonably Be Provided in the Prison Setting? .......................194
In-Prison Therapeutic Communities ............................................................................199
Specific Populations in Prisons...................................................................................204
Systems Issues ........................................................................................................207
Recommendations and Further Research ......................................................................210
Chapter 10—Treatment for Offenders Under Community Supervision ............................213
Overview...............................................................................................................213
The Population.......................................................................................................214
Levels of Supervision ...............................................................................................214
Treatment Levels and Treatment Components ................................................................214
What Treatment Services Can Reasonably Be Provided for People Under
Community Supervision? .......................................................................................218
Treatment Issues for People Under Community Supervision ..............................................220
Treatment Issues Specific to People on Parole ................................................................226
Treatment Issues Specific to Probationers .....................................................................229
Strategies for Improving System Collaboration ...............................................................229
Sample Programs ....................................................................................................231
Conclusions and Recommendations .............................................................................233
Chapter 11—Key Issues Related to Program Development...........................................235
Overview...............................................................................................................235
Reconciling Public Safety and Public Health Interests .....................................................235
Interdependence of Criminal Justice and Treatment Systems .............................................236
Program-Level Coordination......................................................................................242
Research and Evaluation ..........................................................................................247
Cost Issues.............................................................................................................251
Key Goals of SAMHSA .............................................................................................252
Conclusions ...........................................................................................................252
Appendix A: Bibliography ......................................................................................255
Appendix B: Glossary ...........................................................................................291
Appendix C: Screening and Assessment Instruments ...................................................303
Appendix D: Resource Panel...................................................................................309
Appendix E: Cultural Competency and Diversity Network Participants ...........................313
Appendix F: Special Consultants ..............................................................................315
Appendix G: Field Reviewers...................................................................................317
Index ..................................................................................................................321
CSAT TIPs and Publications....................................................................................335
Figures
Figure 2-1. Screening Guidelines by Domain....................................................................11
Figure 2-2. Screening Guidelines by Setting.....................................................................12
Figure 2-3. Recommended Substance Abuse Screening Instruments ......................................19
Figure 2-4. Instruments for Evaluating Readiness for Treatment ..........................................23
Figure 2-5. Instruments for Screening and Assessing Mental Disorders ..................................25
Figure 2-6. Instruments Examining Psychopathy and Risk for Violence and Recidivism.............32
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Figure 3-1. Placement and Triage Strategies ....................................................................50
Figure 4-1. Client’s Recovery Plan (CRP) .......................................................................68
Figure 5-1. Common Thinking Errors ............................................................................75
Figure 5-2. Strategies for Working With Offenders Based on Their Stage in Recovery ...............84
Figure 6-1. Traits of ASPD (DSM-IV)...........................................................................113
Figure 6-2. Borderline Personality Disorder ..................................................................114
Figure 7-1. Substance Abuse Treatment Planning Chart for Treatment-Based Drug Courts .......134
Figure 8-1. Treatment Components..............................................................................168
Figure 8-2. Goals of the Treatment and Corrections System in the Jail Setting........................176
Figure 8-3. Targeted Treatment for Special Populations Versus Mainstream Treatment for
Larger Populations ..................................................................................178
Figure 8-4. Varied Opinions Regarding Medication Use for Inmates in Jail Treatment Programs 180
Figure 9-1. Reasons for Limitations to Providing Treatment to Prison Inmates.......................191
Figure 9-2. Guidelines for Substance Abuse Treatment in Correctional Facilities ....................192
Figure 9-3. Stay’n Out Program Outcomes ....................................................................202
Figure 10-1. Comparison of Probationers and Parolees ....................................................215
Figure 10-2. Paradigm of Collaboration ........................................................................230
Figure 11-1. CSAT Criminal Justice Treatment Planning Chart ..........................................238
Figure 11-2. Barriers to Effective Treatment..................................................................243
Figure 11-3. Outcome Information...............................................................................250
Figure 11-4. Definition of Terms .................................................................................251
Advice to the Counselor Boxes
Chapter 2
Screening and Assessment ...........................................................................................13
The Need to Rescreen ................................................................................................16
Screening for Detoxification ........................................................................................21
Screening for Co-Occurring Disorders ...........................................................................27
Screening for Trauma ................................................................................................29
Screening for Psychopathy..........................................................................................30
Screening Specific Populations.....................................................................................38
Chapter 3
Triage and Placement ................................................................................................49

Chapter 4
Mental Health Issues .................................................................................................61
Borderline Personality Disorder...................................................................................63
Psychopathy............................................................................................................65
Motivation for Change ...............................................................................................66
Chapter 5
Homelessness ...........................................................................................................73
Criminal Thinking ....................................................................................................74
Family Involvement...................................................................................................78
Addressing the Coerced Client .....................................................................................80
Establishing Boundaries .............................................................................................81
Establishing Counselor Credibility ................................................................................83
Spiritual Approaches .................................................................................................89

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Chapter 6
Culture and the Counselor ..........................................................................................95
Treating Female Offenders ..........................................................................................97
Parent Training ......................................................................................................100
Rural Clients, Rural Counselors .................................................................................108
“Good” and “Bad” Drugs..........................................................................................111
Infectious Diseases...................................................................................................118
Chapter 7
General Considerations for Working With Clients in the Criminal Justice System ...................127
Diversion to Treatment Decision Points ........................................................................128
Information Management During the Pretrial Stage .........................................................130
Operating in a Pretrial Setting....................................................................................143
Addressing the Client’s Immediate Needs ......................................................................144
Chapter 8
Jailed Clients .........................................................................................................165
Cross-Training........................................................................................................179
Chapter 9
Prison Treatment Approaches ....................................................................................198
Heading Off Noncompliance.......................................................................................209
Chapter 10
Recommended Treatment Services for People Under Community Supervision........................221
Treatment Issues for People Under Community Supervision ..............................................225
Treatment Issues for People on Parole .........................................................................229

Contents vii
What Is a TIP?

Treatment Improvement Protocols (TIPs), developed by the Center for

Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT), part of the Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) within the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), are best-practice
guidelines for the treatment of substance use disorders. CSAT draws on
the experience and knowledge of clinical, research, and administrative
experts to produce the TIPs, which are distributed to facilities and indi-
viduals across the country. The audience for the TIPs is expanding
beyond public and private treatment facilities to include practitioners in
mental health, criminal justice, primary care, and other healthcare and
social service settings.

CSAT’s Knowledge Application Program (KAP) expert panel, a distin-

guished group of experts on substance use disorders and professionals in
such related fields as primary care, mental health, and social services,
works with the State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors to generate topics
for the TIPs. Topics are based on the field’s current needs for information
and guidance.

After selecting a topic, CSAT invites staff from pertinent Federal agencies
and national organizations to be members of a resource panel that recom-
mends specific areas of focus as well as resources that should be consid-
ered in developing the content for the TIP. These recommendations are
communicated to a consensus panel composed of experts on the topic who
have been nominated by their peers. This consensus panel participates in
a series of discussions. The information and recommendations on which
they reach consensus form the foundation of the TIP. The members of
each consensus panel represent substance abuse treatment programs, hos-
pitals, community health centers, counseling programs, criminal justice
and child welfare agencies, and private practitioners. A panel chair (or co-
chairs) ensures that the contents of the TIP mirror the results of the
group’s collaboration.

A large and diverse group of experts closely reviews the draft document.
Once the changes recommended by these field reviewers have been incor-

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 porated, the TIP is prepared for publication, This TIP, Substance Abuse Treatment for
in print and online. The TIPs can be accessed Adults in the Criminal Justice System, revises
via the Internet at www.kap.samhsa.gov. The and supersedes TIP 7, Screening and
online TIPs are consistently updated and pro- Assessment for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse
vide the field with state-of-the-art information. Among Adults in the Criminal Justice System,
TIP 12, Combining Substance Abuse
While each TIP strives to include an evidence Treatment With Intermediate Sanctions for
base for the practices it recommends, CSAT Adults in the Criminal Justice System, and TIP
recognizes that the field of substance abuse 17, Planning for Alcohol and Other Drug
treatment is evolving, and research frequently Abuse Treatment for Adults in the Criminal
lags behind the innovations pioneered in the Justice System. The revised TIP provides the
field. A major goal of each TIP is to convey current clinical evidence-based guidelines,
“front-line” information quickly but responsi- tools, and resources necessary to help sub-
bly. For this reason, recommendations prof- stance abuse counselors treat clients involved
fered in the TIP are attributed to either with the criminal justice system.
Panelists’ clinical experience or the literature.
If research supports a particular approach,
citations are provided.

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Consensus Panel

Co-Chair Michael D. Link, M.C.J.

Chief
Roger H. Peters, Ph.D. Division of Treatment and Planning
Professor Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug
Department of Law and Mental Health Addiction Services
Florida Mental Health Institute Columbus, Ohio
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida Henry Jay Richards, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Co-Chair University of Washington
Harry K. Wexler, Ph.D. Seattle, Washington
Senior Principal Investigator
National Development and Research Sally J. Stevens, Ph.D.
Institute, Inc. Research Professor
New York, New York Social and Behavioral Sciences
Southwest Institute for Research on Women
University of Arizona
Workgroup Leaders Tucson, Arizona
Steven R. Belenko, Ph.D.
National Center on Addiction and Substance
Abuse Panelists
Columbia University Elaine Abraham
New York, New York Program Developer/Consultant
National Development and Research, Inc.
Nahama Broner, Ph.D. Chula Vista, California
Senior Research Psychologist
Center for Crime, Violence and Justice E. Bernard Anderson, Jr., M.S., M.A.,
Research NCAC, ICADC, CCS
New York, New York Regional Administrator
Correctional Treatment
Christopher J. Geiger Florida Addictions and Correctional
Vice President/Director of Criminal Justice Treatment Services, Inc.
Programs Tallahassee, Florida
Walden House, Inc.
San Francisco, California Annabelle Casas-Mendoza, M.A.
Family Treatment Drug Court
Kevin Knight, Ph.D. 65th District Court
Research Scientist El Paso, Texas
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, Texas

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 Deion Cash Carl G. Leukefeld, D.S.W.
Executive Director Director
Community Treatment & Correction Center on Drug and Alcohol Research
Center, Inc. University of Kentucky
Canton, Ohio Lexington, Kentucky

Kimberly S. Hee, M.A. Erik J. Roskes, M.D.

Grants Program Specialist Director
Office of the Mayor Forensic Treatment and Correctional Services
Criminal Justice Planning School of Medicine
Los Angeles, California Springfield Hospital Center
Sykesville, Maryland
Mack Jenkins, B.A.
Division Director
Adult Court Services
Orange County Probation Department
Santa Ana, California

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KAP Expert Panel and Federal
Government Participants
Barry S. Brown, Ph.D. Michael Galer, D.B.A.
Adjunct Professor Chairman of the Graduate School of Business
University of North Carolina at Wilmington University of Phoenix—Greater Boston
Carolina Beach, North Carolina Campus
Braintree, Massachusetts
Jacqueline Butler, M.S.W., LISW, LPCC,
CCDC III, CJS Renata J. Henry, M.Ed.
Professor of Clinical Psychiatry Director
College of Medicine Division of Alcoholism, Drug Abuse,
University of Cincinnati and Mental Health
Cincinnati, Ohio Delaware Department of Health and Social
Services
Deion Cash New Castle, Delaware
Executive Director
Community Treatment and Correction Joel Hochberg, M.A.
Center, Inc. President
Canton, Ohio Asher & Partners
Los Angeles, California
Debra A. Claymore, M.Ed.Adm.
Owner/Chief Executive Officer Jack Hollis, Ph.D.
WC Consulting, LLC Associate Director
Loveland, Colorado Center for Health Research
Kaiser Permanente
Carlo C. DiClemente, Ph.D. Portland, Oregon
Chair
Department of Psychology Mary Beth Johnson, M.S.W.
University of Maryland Baltimore County Director
Baltimore, Maryland Addiction Technology Transfer Center
University of Missouri—Kansas City
Catherine E. Dube, Ed.D. Kansas City, Missouri
Independent Consultant
Brown University Eduardo Lopez, B.S.
Providence, Rhode Island Executive Producer
EVS Communications
Jerry P. Flanzer, D.S.W., LCSW, CAC Washington, DC
Chief, Services
Division of Clinical and Services Research Holly A. Massett, Ph.D.
National Institute on Drug Abuse Academy for Educational Development
Bethesda, Maryland Washington, DC

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 Diane Miller Nedra Klein Weinreich, M.S.
Chief President
Scientific Communications Branch Weinreich Communications
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse Canoga Park, California
and Alcoholism
Bethesda, Maryland Clarissa Wittenberg
Director
Harry B. Montoya, M.A. Office of Communications and
President/Chief Executive Officer Public Liaison
Hands Across Cultures National Institute of Mental Health
Espanola, New Mexico Kensington, Maryland

Richard K. Ries, M.D.

Director/Professor Consulting Members
Outpatient Mental Health Services Paul Purnell, M.A.
Dual Disorder Programs Social Solutions, L.L.C.
Seattle, Washington Potomac, Maryland
Gloria M. Rodriguez, D.S.W. Scott Ratzan, M.D., M.P.A., M.A.
Research Scientist Academy for Educational Development
Division of Addiction Services Washington, DC
NJ Department of Health and Senior Services
Trenton, New Jersey Thomas W. Valente, Ph.D.
Director, Master of Public Health Program
Everett Rogers, Ph.D. Department of Preventive
Center for Communications Programs Medicine
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland University of Southern California
Alhambra, California
Jean R. Slutsky, P.A., M.S.P.H.
Senior Health Policy Analyst Patricia A. Wright, Ed.D.
Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality Independent Consultant
Rockville, Maryland Baltimore, Maryland

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Foreword

The Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) series supports SAMHSA’s

mission of building resilience and facilitating recovery for people with or
at risk for mental or substance use disorders by providing best-practices
guidance to clinicians, program administrators, and payors to improve the
quality and effectiveness of service delivery, and, thereby promote recov-
ery. TIPs are the result of careful consideration of all relevant clinical and
health services research findings, demonstration experience, and imple-
mentation requirements. A panel of non-Federal clinical researchers, clin-
icians, program administrators, and client advocates debates and discuss-
es its particular areas of expertise until it reaches a consensus on best
practices. This panel’s work is then reviewed and critiqued by field
reviewers.

The talent, dedication, and hard work that TIPs panelists and reviewers
bring to this highly participatory process have helped to bridge the gap
between the promise of research and the needs of practicing clinicians and
administrators to serve, in the most scientifically sound and effective ways,
people who abuse substances. We are grateful to all who have joined with
us to contribute to advances in the substance abuse treatment field.

Charles G. Curie, M.A., A.C.S.W.

Administrator
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

H. Westley Clark, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., CAS, FASAM

Director
Center for Substance Abuse Treatment
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

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Executive Summary

For men and women whose struggle with substance abuse brings them into
contact with the legal system, the personal losses can be enormous: fami-
lies can break apart, health deteriorates, freedom is restricted, and far too
often, lives are lost. But this is just the beginning of the potential devasta-
tion. Personal costs to the victims of crime are immeasurable. The effects
of every theft, burglary, and violent crime reverberate throughout the
whole community. Economic losses include the costs of arresting, process-
ing, and incarcerating offenders, as well as the costs of police protection,
increased insurance rates, and property losses.

Strong empirical evidence over the past few decades consistently has
shown that substance abuse treatment reduces crime. For many people in
need of alcohol and drug treatment, contact with the criminal justice sys-
tem is their first opportunity for treatment. A substance use disorder may
be recognized and diagnosed for the first time, and legal incentives to
enter substance abuse treatment sometimes motivate the individual to
begin recovery. For other offenders, arrest and incarceration are part of a
recurring cycle of drug abuse and crime. Ingrained patterns of maladap-
tive coping skills, criminal values and beliefs, and a lack of job skills may
require a more intensive treatment approach, particularly among offend-
ers with a prolonged history of substance abuse and crime.

This TIP was developed to provide recommendations and best practice

guidelines to counselors and administrators based on the research litera-
ture and the experience of seasoned treatment professionals. It covers the
full range of criminal justice settings and all the phases through which an
individual progresses in the criminal justice system. It addresses both clin-
ical and programmatic areas of treatment. The consensus panel defined
the areas highlighted below as important in efforts to achieve the treat-
ment objectives of recovery and a life in the community for everyone.

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 Screening and Triage and Placement
Assessment in Treatment Services
A vital first step in providing substance abuse Information obtained in screening and assess-
treatment to people under criminal justice ment is used to place offenders in the treatment
supervision is to identify offenders in need of program that is best suited to their needs. More
treatment. In the criminal justice system, offenders can receive appropriate treatment if
screening often is equated with “eligibility,” a range of substance abuse treatment options is
and assessment often is equated with “suitabili- provided in criminal justice settings, particu-
ty.” To do this effectively, the consensus panel larly in institutions and community settings
recommends that protocols be developed to where offenders are supervised for long periods
determine which offenders need substance of time. In addition to key information regard-
abuse treatment, assess the extent of their ing substance abuse problems, risk for criminal
treatment needs, and ensure that they receive recidivism, and mental health problems, triage
the treatment they need. Obtaining accurate and placement decisions also should consider
and reliable information during screening and the offender’s motivation and readiness for
assessment can be a challenge; offenders do not change, the length of sentence or incarceration,
always accurately report drug or alcohol prob- history of previous treatment, violence poten-
lems. Other collateral sources of information tial, and other related security or management
(e.g., drug test results, correctional records) issues. The consensus panel recommends that
can be combined with self-report information in general, offenders who have moderate-to-
to make referral decisions. For example, in high levels of substance abuse problems and
many correctional facilities, urine tests are criminal risk should be prioritized for place-
used to flag the need for treatment—even when ment in substance abuse treatment services,
an offender denies recent substance abuse. rather than in other types of institutional pro-
grams.
Many offenders who abuse substances have co-
occurring mental disorders that can make
treatment more complex. They should there- Treatment Planning
fore be screened for other psychological or
emotional problems. Offenders who are initial- After placement, a treatment plan is developed
ly assessed as having symptoms of co-occurring that specifies which services the offender-client
disorders should be evaluated over an extended needs, at what level of intensity, and which of
period of time to determine whether these the available resources (e.g., personal, pro-
symptoms resolve in the absence of substance gram-based, or criminal justice) will be most
use. beneficial. The treatment plan takes into con-
sideration the severity of substance abuse-
A significant number of offenders who abuse related problems and the presence of co-occur-
substances also have histories of trauma and ring mental disorders because these influence
physical or sexual abuse. Screening and assess- the treatment approach. Also important are
ment of a history of physical and sexual abuse factors such as criminal attitudes and psy-
should be conducted routinely, particularly in chopathy, which may suggest persistent crimi-
settings that include female offenders. Staff nality unrelated to the need to maintain a drug
training is needed to develop effective inter- habit. The degree to which an individual is
viewing approaches related to the history of motivated and ready for change is another crit-
abuse, counseling approaches for addressing ical factor that will determine whether motiva-
abuse and trauma issues, and in making refer- tional enhancement interventions, sanctions, or
rals to mental health services. more self-directed treatments are appropriate.
Finally, personal strengths are taken into

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 account in planning. The offender should be
involved in the treatment planning process.
Adapting Offender
Treatment for Specific
The most effective treatment programs have
the resources necessary for comprehensive Populations
assessment and treatment planning activities General clinical strategies for working with
including adequate staffing, clerical support, offender-clients include interventions to
and access to computers and management address criminal thinking and to provide basic
information systems that contain information problemsolving skills; however, substance
regarding the offender. Mechanisms for sharing abuse treatment approaches should be modi-
information among agencies will expedite treat- fied to meet specific client needs. Because of
ment as clients move through the criminal jus- their histories or life experiences, certain popu-
tice system. For example, monitoring, consulta- lations are recognized as having somewhat dif-
tion, and written agreements are needed to ferent treatment needs. For example, people
define the types of information that will be from cultural minorities have had different
shared, with whom, and under what circum- stresses from those in the majority culture.
stances. Procedures that ensure the smooth Women are more likely to have been trauma-
and timely flow of relevant information will tized by physical and sexual abuse than men
enable staff to proceed with treatment without and to have urgent concerns about their chil-
interruption. Effective management informa- dren. Offenders with co-occurring substance
tion systems allow for access to clinical infor- use and mental disorders need help that inte-
mation as well as other offender data. At the grates treatment for both. Other groups with
same time, however, confidentiality regulations specific needs include older adults, violent
require that clinical information be maintained offenders, people with disabilities, and sex
separately from the corrections or supervision offenders.
case files, and access to clinical files be restrict-
ed to staff who have primary clinical responsi-
bilities. Treatment Issues
Specific to Pretrial and
Major Treatment Diversion Settings
Issues and Approaches Treatment varies not only because of the specif-
Clients under criminal justice supervision ic population to which an offender belongs but
share many of the same clinical issues faced by also because of a client’s stage in the criminal
others receiving substance abuse treatment, justice system. After arrest and before trial, a
but some are unique. For example, many large number of individuals move relatively
offenders have problems with the very issues quickly through the system, and many different
that brought them to the attention of law agencies are involved with each case and its
enforcement, particularly, criminal thinking supervision. If offered, the offender may opt
and values. These clients often have problems for treatment instead of formal charges, trial,
dealing with anger and hostility and have the sentencing, incarceration, or to reduce the
stigma of being criminals, along with the guilt length of incarceration.
and shame that accompany this stigma. Their
Variations in local prosecution and diversion
identity as criminals may need to be offset by
practices may affect a jurisdiction’s ability to
exposure to more prosocial values and identi-
develop criminal justice and treatment link-
ties such as those of family member and wage
ages. Not all jurisdictions have established pro-
earner.
cedures or programs for individuals who abuse
substances; those jurisdictions that do have
programs to treat offenders often maintain

Executive Summary xix

 such programs with limited resources. Longer term programs (3 months–1 year) can
However, the pressure of overcrowded jails provide additional skills training, vocational
and prisons is serving to expand and institu- and educational activities, and examine crimi-
tionalize programs for drug treatment in pre- nal thinking errors. The consensus panel rec-
trial and diversion settings nationwide. Still, ommends that jail staff implement discharge
outside of formal drug court and diversion pro- planning that includes gathering information
grams, treatment access is limited. Types of regarding the need for a range of community
treatment used in the pretrial setting are neces- services, including housing and health care.
sarily brief and include brief motivational
interventions, behavior contracts, and refer-
rals to detoxification and other services. A Treatment Issues
variety of sanctions also are available.
Specific to Prisons
In the pretrial setting, the question of an indi- The unique characteristics of prisons have
vidual’s guilt or innocence has not been legally important implications for developing and
determined. It is vitally important, therefore, implementing treatment programs. In-prison
to note that treatment should not compromise drug abuse treatment, particularly when fol-
the due process rights of defendants. lowed by community-based continuing care
Treatment professionals need to bear in mind treatment, has been credited with reducing
the presumption of innocence that exists during short-term recidivism and relapse rates among
the pretrial period. Defendants’ due process offenders who are involved with drugs. More
rights affect what they are willing to agree to recently, the sustained effects on longer term
and the type of information that they are will- outcomes have been documented by studies
ing to disclose. Defendants should not be indicating that 9–12 months of prison treat-
coerced into waiving due process rights, ment followed by at least 3 months of communi-
although a court may order substance abuse ty treatment are needed to produce significant
treatment as a condition of pretrial release. improvement and reductions in recidivism and
relapse. Because of the comparative stability of
the prison population, several treatment
Treatment Issues options of differing intensities can be made
Specific to Jails available. The full range of services can be
offered, including comprehensive assessment;
Those incarcerated in jails are undergoing sig- treatment planning; placement; group, individ-
nificant stress related to arrest, the uncertain- ual, family, and specialty group counseling;
ties of their legal situation, and the potential self-help groups; educational and vocational
loss of their job or custody of their children. training; and planning for transition to the
Appropriate treatment services for these indi- community. Therapeutic communities (TCs)
viduals are based on the expected duration of are among the most successful in-prison treat-
incarceration and the information obtained ment programs. They are highly structured,
from screening for a variety of possible prob- hierarchical, and intense interventions lasting a
lems. Brief treatment (less than 30 days) usual- minimum of 6 months. TC participants live
ly focuses on supplying information and mak- together, often separate from the general prison
ing referrals but can include motivational inter- population, and take responsibility for their
viewing. Short-term programs (1–3 months) recovery process. Participants work at increas-
have the time to work on communication, prob- ingly more responsible positions as they learn
lemsolving, and relapse prevention skills; intro- self-sufficiency and become competent.
duce anger management techniques; and
encourage participation in self-help groups.

xx Executive Summary
 Treatment for Relapse prevention is extremely important for
those under community supervision. Relapse,
Offenders Under which is not unusual, can be met by increased
supervision and an intensification of the level
Community of treatment. Likewise, the intensity of supervi-
Supervision sion and treatment should decrease as the indi-
vidual meets treatment goals. For both parolees
Parolees and probationers are both under com-
and probationers, reassessment should be peri-
munity supervision; nonetheless, they generally
odically conducted throughout the phase of
represent different ends of the criminal justice
community supervision. Following their contact
continuum. Whereas parolees are serving a
with the criminal justice system, both parolees
term of conditional supervised release following
and probationers benefit from continuing con-
a prison term, probationers are under commu-
tact with the substance abuse treatment system
nity supervision instead of a jail or prison
as a means of reducing relapse and recidivism.
term. Both parolees and probationers generally
can be controlled and managed effectively by a
combination of treatment and surveillance
while under community supervision at a far
Key Issues Related to
lower cost than incarceration in jail or prison. Program Development
The level of supervision varies according to Offender-clients will best be served by sub-
individual circumstances, including the terms stance abuse treatment and criminal justice
under which probation or parole was granted. systems that are working together to help them
Offenders under community supervision in in recovery and in becoming law-abiding citi-
urban areas who have substance use disorders zens. This requires leaders in both systems who
have available several levels treatment and promote their mutual goals, endorsement for
supervision, including residential, outpatient, mutual goals from leaders, clarification of the
halfway, and day reporting centers. Parolees goals, and recruitment of stakeholders in pur-
may have difficulty meeting their basic needs suit of the goals. The challenge for substance
when they are released and benefit from case abuse treatment practitioners and criminal jus-
management services to help with housing and tice professionals is to work together to provide
employment. Reunification with family mem- a coordinated response to ensure that offend-
bers and social support may also prove prob- ers’ needs are addressed while protecting pub-
lematic. lic safety.

Executive Summary xxi

 1 Introduction

When the prison gates slam behind an inmate, he does not lose his
human quality; his mind does not become closed to ideas; his intellect
does not cease to feed on a free and open interchange of opinions; his
yearning for self-respect does not end; nor is his quest for self-realiza-
In This tion concluded. If anything, the needs for identity and self-respect are
Chapter… more compelling in the dehumanizing prison environment.
—Thurgood Marshall (Procunier v. Martinez, 416 U.S. 396 [1974])
The Purpose of This TIP
Key Definitions
Overview
Audience for This TIP Research consistently demonstrates a strong connection between crimi-
Contents of This TIP nal activity and substance abuse (Chaiken 1986; Inciardi 1979; Johnson
et al. 1985). Eighty-four percent of State prison inmates who expected
to be released in 1999 were involved with alcohol or illicit drugs at the
time of their offense; 45 percent reported that they were under the
influence when they committed their crime; and 21 percent indicated
that they committed their offense for money to buy drugs (Office of
National Drug Control Policy [ONDCP] 2003). Data from the Arrestee
Drug Abuse Monitoring program indicate that in 2000, 64 percent of
male arrestees tested positive for at least one of five illicit drugs
(cocaine, opioids, marijuana, methamphetamines, and PCP).
Additionally, 57 percent reported binge drinking in the 30 days prior to
arrest, and 36 percent reported heavy drinking (Taylor et al. 2001).

The consequences of crime related to substance abuse are substantial.

The Bureau of Justice Statistics reports that in 1999 alone, 12,658
homicides—4.5 percent of all homicides for that year—were drug relat-
ed (Dorsey et al. 1999). The emotional costs to people with substance
use disorders, their families, and the victims of their crimes are immea-
surable. The ONDCP estimates that the total crime-related costs of drug
abuse were more than $100 billion in 2000 (ONDCP 2001).

The devastating emotional and financial costs of drug-related crimes

have led to a number of strategies to break the link between drugs and

1
 crime, including stricter drug laws, “three needs, including individuals with co-occurring
strikes and you’re out” legislation, increased mental disorders. At the same time, other ini-
surveillance, mandatory sentencing laws, and tiatives have increased funding for people
severe penalties for drunk drivers, to name already in prisons and jails. Examples of such
just a few. These approaches have had mixed initiatives include
results, and opinions vary on their useful-
ness. • Project REFORM and later Project
RECOVERY. These programs, funded in
One consistent research finding is that the late 1980s by the Bureau of Justice
involvement in substance abuse treatment Assistance (BJA) and in the early 1990s by
reduces recidivism (a tendency to return to CSAT, provided technical assistance to 20
criminal habits) for offenders who use drugs States in planning and developing substance
(Anglin and Hser 1990; Harwood et al. 1988; abuse programming for prisoners with sub-
Hubbard et al. 1984, 1989; Knight et al. stance abuse problems (Wexler 1995).
1999a; Martin et al. 1999; McLellan et al. • Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for
1983; Wexler et al. 1988, 1999a; Wisdom State Prisoners Formula Grant Program.
1999). For example, when researchers con- This program funds States seeking to devel-
ducted followup studies of clients treated op comprehensive approaches to treatment
through comprehensive treatment demonstra- for offenders who abuse substances, includ-
tion programs funded by the Center for ing intensive programs for inmates and
Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT), they relapse prevention training. Further infor-
found substantial reductions in criminal mation is available at www.cfda.gov.
activity, including a 64-percent decrease in
• The National Drug Control Strategy, pre-
arrests (Wisdom 1999). In part because of the
pared annually by the Office of National
reduced criminal activity associated with sub-
Drug Control Policy (1997, 1998, 1999,
stance abuse treatment for offenders, treat-
2000, 2001). This program has encouraged
ment has also been found to be cost-effective.
the development of treatment and rehabili-
According to the California Drug and Alcohol
tation services for offenders who use drugs
Treatment Assessment study (Gerstein et al.
(e.g., Treatment Accountability for Safer
1994), for example, every dollar invested in
Communities, formerly Treatment
treatment saved approximately $7 in future
Alternatives to Street Crime; drug court
costs.
programs; prison treatment programs). For
In response to research demonstrating the further information, go to www.whitehouse-
success of treatment in reducing criminal drugpolicy.gov/.
activity as well as the cost benefits of such • The BJA, Office of Justice Programs, U.S.
treatment, policymakers over the past two Department of Justice. Formerly known as
decades have implemented a wide variety of the Drug Courts Program Office, estab-
strategies at the Federal, State, and local lev- lished to administer the drug court grant
els. These initiatives are aimed at improving program, the BJA provides financial and
the availability and quality of treatment for technical assistance, training, and program-
offenders. Drug Courts—courts with special matic guidance for drug courts throughout
unified dockets for individuals charged with the country. BJA offers grants that enable
crimes who are drug or alcohol involved— communities to develop, implement, or
serve to divert offenders with substance use improve drug courts. Information is avail-
disorders away from the criminal justice sys- able at www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/.
tem into a supervised treatment plan or to • The Serious and Violent Offender Reentry
incorporate a coerced treatment plan as part Initiative. In conjunction with several
of a judicial sentence. Other programs have Federal partners, the U.S. Department of
been established for people with special Justice is spearheading this initiative to

2 Chapter 1
 provide funding to promote successful rein-
tegration of serious, high-risk offenders into
The Purpose of This TIP
the community. The Initiative seeks to This TIP updates and combines three TIPs
address all obstacles to successful reentry, originally published in 1994 and 1995: TIP 7,
including substance abuse. Information is Screening and Assessment for Alcohol and
available online at www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ Other Drug Abuse Among Adults in the
reentry/learn.html. Criminal Justice System (CSAT 1994d); TIP
12, Combining Substance Abuse Treatment
In part because of initiatives such as these,
With Intermediate Sanctions for Adults in the
the availability of substance abuse treatment
Criminal Justice System (CSAT 1994a); and
for criminal offenders is on the rise. After 3
TIP 17, Planning for Alcohol and Other Drug
years of decline in the mid-1990s, the number
Abuse Treatment for
of inmates in drug treatment programs began
Adults in the
rising again in 1997 and 1998 (Corrections
Criminal Justice
Yearbook 1998). A report based on a 1997 One consistent
System (CSAT
nationwide survey of Federal and State cor-
1995b).
rectional facilities (Office of Applied Studies research finding is
2000) indicates that 93.8 percent of Federal The new TIP pre-
prisons and 56.3 percent of State prisons pro- sents clinical guide-
vide some form of substance abuse treatment.
that involvement
lines to assist coun-
selors in dealing with
Although an increasing number of prisons in substance abuse
problems that rou-
offer some form of treatment, the actual num-
tinely arise because
ber of programs and slots remains limited treatment reduces
of their clients’ sta-
(National Center on Addiction and Substance
tus in the criminal
Abuse at Columbia University 1998; Peters recidivism for
justice system. These
and Matthews 2002). For example, although
clients have multiple
more than half of prison inmates have a life-
needs; they often offenders who use
time prevalence of drug use disorders (Peters
have poor health,
et al. 1998), fewer than 15 percent of inmates
receive substance abuse treatment services
have histories of drugs.
trauma, lack job and
while in prison (Mumola 1999; Simpson et al.
communication
1999b). Moreover, while the number of sub-
skills, and have edu-
stance abuse programs for offenders is on the
cational deficits. A special feature throughout
rise, so too is the number of offenders in need
the TIP—“Advice to the Counselor”—pro-
of services. Substance abuse treatment ser-
vides the TIP’s most direct and accessible
vices for offenders have not kept pace with
guidance for the counselor. Readers with
the growing need for these services (Belenko
basic backgrounds, such as addiction coun-
and Peugh 1998; Simpson et al. 1999b).
selors or other practitioners, can study these
This TIP highlights some of the best practices boxes first for the most immediate practical
and innovative programs created to treat guidance. In particular, the Advice to the
offenders. It describes the unique needs of Counselor boxes provide a distillation of what
offenders with substance abuse and depen- the counselor needs to know and what steps
dence disorders. Finally, it addresses the to take, which can be followed by a more
challenges counselors and criminal justice detailed reading of the relevant material in
personnel are likely to face at every stage of the section or chapter.
the criminal justice continuum.
The events of September 11, 2001, dramati-
cally altered the political climate of our
Nation and caused a shift in focus from the
“tough on drugs” policies previously in place
Introduction 3
 to the war on terrorism. These changes have stance dependence as they are defined by the
impacted both the sanctions against people in Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental
the criminal justice system and the availabili- Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision
ty of substance abuse treatment for those (DSM-IV-TR) (American Psychiatric
populations. While it is beyond the scope of Association 2000). This term was chosen part-
this TIP to address the implications of these ly because substance abuse treatment profes-
shifts or to predict their ultimate outcomes, sionals commonly use the term “substance
the core content of this document reflects the abuse” to describe any excessive use of addic-
current best practices for providing substance tive substances. Readers should attend to the
abuse treatment for adults in the criminal context in which the term occurs to determine
justice system. the possible range of meanings it covers; in
most cases, however, the term will refer to all
This TIP aims to provide tools and resources varieties of substance use disorders described
to increase the availability and improve the by DSM-IV-TR.
quality of substance abuse treatment to crimi-
nal justice clients. It should assist the crimi- According to DSM-IV-TR, substance abuse is
nal justice system in meeting the challenges of a maladaptive pattern of substance use
working with offenders with substance use marked by recurrent and significant negative
disorders and encourage the implementation consequences related to the repeated use of
of evidence-based clinical approaches to substances. Substance dependence is defined
treatment. as a cluster of cognitive, behavioral, and
physiological symptoms indicating that the
Other guiding principles of this publication individual is continuing use of the substance
are to despite significant substance-related prob-
• Provide the relevant information that will lems. A person experiencing substance depen-
inform and enable treatment providers to dence shows “a pattern of repeated self-
feel more confident in their approach to administration that usually results in toler-
offender and ex-offender populations. ance, withdrawal, and compulsive drug-tak-
ing behavior” (p. 192). A diagnosis of sub-
• Help people in community treatment under- stance dependence can be applied to every
stand the criminal justice system and how it class of substances except caffeine.
works in step with their treatment services.
• Encourage collaboration between the crimi- Treatment is defined according to the
nal justice and treatment communities. Institute of Medicine (IOM 1990), as cited in
CSAT’s National Treatment Plan Initiative
• Help readers understand the multiple per-
(CSAT 2000a, b):
spectives that often lead to confusion and
misunderstandings—public safety versus Treatment refers to the broad range of [pri-
public health, treatment versus corrections, mary and supportive] services—including
differing client needs, issues of culture and identification, brief intervention, assessment,
society, and local characteristics of the diagnosis, counseling, medical services, psy-
criminal justice system. chiatric services, psychological services,
• Provide practical solutions and approaches social services, and followup—provided for
to complex problems. people with alcohol [and/or drug] problems.
The overall goal of treatment is to reduce or
eliminate the use of alcohol [and/or drugs] as
Key Definitions a contributing factor to physical, psychologi-
In this TIP, the term “substance abuse” is cal, and social dysfunction and to arrest,
used to denote both substance abuse and sub-

4 Chapter 1
 retard, or reverse the progress of any associ-
ated problems (CSAT 2000a, p. 7).
Contents of This TIP
The criminal justice system, as discussed in The chapters that follow will focus on the fol-
this TIP, includes four subsystems: pretrial lowing areas:
and diversion settings, jails and detention • Chapter 2 focuses on screening and assess-
centers, prisons (State and Federal), and ment of criminal justice clients in the rele-
community supervision settings. Definitions of vant domains. It includes a discussion of
other terms relevant to criminal justice and special concerns (e.g., gender and sexual
substance abuse treatment are given in orientation, literacy, a client’s primary lan-
appendix B, Glossary. guage, and learning disabilities) and specific
For the purposes of this TIP, an offender is a populations. See also appendix C, which
person who has been arrested, charged with a contains more
crime, or convicted of a crime and under the information on
supervision of the criminal justice system. screening and
assessment instru- This TIP aims to
ments.
Audience for This TIP • Although it is rec- provide tools and
This TIP is written primarily for substance ognized that treat-
abuse counselors and clinicians who treat ment can be effec- resources to
clients involved in the criminal justice system tive, it is also clear
or who are under full or partial supervision that different
treatment
increase the
and for administrators whose programs serve
clients under criminal justice supervision. It approaches may
work better with availability and
also will be useful for counselors who work in
correctional institutions and those in communi- some clients than
with others. improve the
ty agencies with clients on probation, parole, or
pretrial release. Chapter 3 discuss-
es triage and place- quality of
Others who work in the criminal justice sys- ment in treatment
tem may also find this TIP helpful. This services and substance abuse
includes judges and prosecutors; probation reviews the com-
and parole officers, case managers, public plex area of treat- treatment to crim-
defenders and other criminal defense attor- ment matching.
neys; jail, detention center, and prison per- • Chapter 4 discusses inal justice clients.
sonnel; and people working in pretrial/diver- the available treat-
sion and in probation and parole settings. ment options in the
criminal justice
Program developers and grant writers will
system. It also presents guidelines for devel-
find that this TIP provides information about
oping treatment plans.
a variety of programs and resources. Finally,
this TIP is of value to anyone concerned with • Chapter 5 addresses the major treatment
reducing overcrowding in correctional facili- issues for offenders who use substances.
ties, addressing the crimes committed by These include a wide range of themes,
untreated drug-involved offenders, and meet- including engagement and retention, stigma
ing the challenges that these offenders face on and shame, the client–counselor relation-
their journey toward recovery. ship, and major treatment levels (e.g., resi-
dential, nonresidential, outpatient, commu-
nity supervised, and self-help and other
ancillary services).

Introduction 5
 • Chapter 6 describes treatment issues and Chapter 7 addresses treatment provided in
approaches for special populations for diversion and other pretrial settings.
whom modifications in treatment may be Chapter 8 provides a detailed discussion of
appropriate: people of ethnic and racial treatment for offenders in jails and deten-
minorities, women, violent offenders, peo- tion centers, while chapter 9 focuses on
ple with disabilities, older inmates, people offenders in prison. Chapter 10 outlines
with co-occurring substance use and mental treatment for people under community
disorders, and sex offenders, among others. supervision.
• Chapters 7 through 10 describe the specific • Finally, chapter 11 discusses the issues
treatment needs and strategies for individu- related to program development.
als in particular criminal justice settings.

6 Chapter 1
 2 Screening and
Assessment

Overview
In This Screening and in-depth assessment are important first steps in the sub-
Chapter… stance abuse treatment process; currently no comprehensive national
guidelines for screening and assessment approaches exist in the criminal
Definitions of Terms justice system. In the absence of such guidelines, information in this chap-
ter can help clinicians and counselors develop effective screening and
Screening Guidelines
referral protocols that will enable them to
Assessment Guidelines
• Screen out offenders who do not need substance abuse treatment.
Key Issues Related to •Assess the extent of offenders’ treatment needs in order to make appro-
Screening and Assessment priate referrals.
Areas To Address in •Ensure that offenders receive the treatment that they need, rather than
Screening and Assessment being released into the community with a high probability of re-offend-
ing.
Selection and
Implementation of This chapter addresses the issues relevant to screening and assessment and
Instruments makes recommendations for the appropriate use of screening and assess-
ment tools in specific settings. For information on how to use screening
Screening and Assessment and assessment to match the offender to services and to identify an appro-
Considerations for priate treatment plan, see chapters 3 and 4. For more information on spe-
Specific Populations cific screening and assessment instruments see appendix C.
Integrated Screening and
Assessment—Sample
Approaches
Definitions of Terms
Information gathered during screening and assessment plays an impor-
Conclusions and tant role in identifying offender needs and making appropriate referrals
Recommendations for services. Throughout this TIP, the following definitions are used for
screening, assessment, and related terms in the criminal justice setting:

• Screening—A process for evaluating someone for the possible pres-

ence of a particular problem. The screening process does not neces-
sarily identify what kind of problem the person might have or how
serious it might be but determines whether or not further assessment
is warranted. Screening does not typically include assignment of DSM-

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 IV-TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of determined in pretrial and jail settings by
Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text screening for offenders who may need sub-
Revision [American Psychiatric Association stance abuse treatment. “Suitability” for
{APA} 2000]) diagnoses of alcohol or drug placement in one of several different levels of
abuse or dependence and may only identify treatment services is determined by an assess-
DSM-related problem areas. During the ment to help identify key psychosocial prob-
screening process staff members use instru- lems related to referral to treatment and/or
ments that are limited in focus, simple in supervision. Accordingly, the following con-
format, quick to administer, and usually siderations are suggested:
able to be administered by nonprofessional
staff. There are seldom any legal or profes- •Eligibility—Does the offender meet the sys-
sional restraints on who can be trained to tem’s criteria for receiving treatment ser-
conduct a screening. vices? A quick screen, typically applicable
in prisons and community corrections set-
• Assessment—A process for defining the tings, can determine whether a person war-
nature of a problem and developing specific rants assessment to determine if that person
treatment recommendations for addressing has a drug or alcohol problem.
the problem. A basic assessment consists of
gathering key information and engaging in a •Suitability—Is the offender suitable for the
process with the client that enables the type of program services that are available?
counselor to understand the client’s readi- An assessment can determine whether the
ness for change, problem areas, any diagno- offender is capable of benefiting from treat-
sis(es), disabilities, and strengths. The ment or responding to a particular inter-
assessment process typically requires vention. The question of suitability arises
trained professionals to administer and once it has been determined that offenders
interpret results, based on their experience meet the eligibility criteria for receiving ser-
and training. A clinical diagnosis has vices.
important legal ramifications since judges In essence, screening and assessment vary
tend to rely on assessments to identify an based on the goals of the evaluation and the
offender’s needs and risks, and to deter- setting where they are used. For drug court
mine the offender’s disposition. and jail settings, a source for operational
In correctional settings, “screening” and treatment and criminal justice definitions is
“assessment” are equated with “eligibility” the article “Guideline for Drug Courts on
and “suitability,” respectively. “Eligibility” is

Common Myths About Screening and Assessment

Following are several common myths about substance abuse screening and assessment, and the facts that
debunk those myths.
• Myth: Screening and assessment are no better than intuition in detecting a person’s need for treat-
ment.
• Fact: Objective screening and assessment measures can result in treatment that is better targeted to a
client’s needs, resulting in better outcomes.
• Myth: Only a single screening is needed to place people in different levels of treatment services.
• Fact: Accurate evaluation requires a battery of assessment instruments that examine how substance
use has affected all the domains of the client’s life. When treatment options are severely limited, how-
ever, a basic screening may be sufficient to determine both eligibility and suitability for treatment.

8 Chapter 2
 • Myth: Untrained professionals can conduct screening and assessments.
• Fact: Although some screenings can be administered and scored without significant training, place-
ment decisions are greatly improved when they are made by professionally trained staff. This includes
staff with relevant certification in substance abuse treatment, those with advanced professional
degrees, and those with specialized training in the use of particular screening and assessment instru-
ments. For those screening and assessment approaches that require an interview with the offender,
specialized training is also needed in basic counseling techniques such as rapport building and reflec-
tive listening. Use of trained professional staff in the triage and placement process helps to minimize
the number of inappropriate referrals for treatment.
• Myth: Screening and assessment are always compromised because you cannot trust self-report infor-
mation from offenders.
• Fact: Research generally validates the reliability, and to some degree, the validity of information
obtained through self-reports. Collateral sources such as the offender’s family and friends can
improve the reliability of the information gathered (or “the full picture”). Offenders do supply a cer-
tain amount of misinformation in some settings to avoid unwanted consequences, however.
• Myth: All screening and assessment instruments are equally effective.
• Fact: Research shows significant variability in the reliability and validity of different instruments with
different populations.
• Myth: Because an instrument is widely used, it must be effective.
• Fact: Many highly marketed and widely used instruments do not have a research base supporting the
validity of their use. In fact, some of the widely marketed and used instruments have been shown to be
less effective than those available in the public domain.
• Myth: Screening and assessment should not examine the history of physical and sexual abuse and
related trauma because this may aggravate the offender’s level of stress and psychological instability,
and staff may not be able to deal effectively with the consequences.
• Fact: Screening and assessment of all forms of abuse is essential for both male and female offenders,
because it is now recognized that the effects of trauma contribute to many mental disorders. Clinical
outcomes are likely to be compromised if these abuse and trauma issues are not explored, and if
strategies addressing these issues are not developed and integrated into treatment plans for mental and
substance use disorders. However, it is important to emphasize that in screening for a history of trau-
ma it can be damaging to ask the client to describe traumatic events in detail. To screen, it is impor-
tant to limit questioning to very brief and general questions, such as “Have you ever experienced
childhood physical abuse? Sexual abuse? A serious accident? Violence or the threat of it? Have there
been experiences in your life that were so traumatic they left you unable to cope with day-to-day life?”

Screening and Assessment” (Peters and More specific guidelines based on the criminal
Peyton 1998). justice setting and the characteristics of the
population are discussed in later sections.

Screening Guidelines When creating a screening protocol, coun-

selors will need to ask the following questions:
This section presents broad guidelines and con-
siderations for developing an effective screen- • What is the purpose of the screening?
ing protocol. (See section below for additional • What screening tools will be used and under
guidelines related to assessment protocols.) what circumstances?

Screening and Assessment 9

 Purpose of Screening •Results of instruments and surveys adminis-
tered
The first issue to consider is the purpose of
the screening. In addition to screening for •Past correctional records (presentence
drug use, counselors may consider screening investigations)
for other problem areas. For example, given •Past treatment records
that many infectious diseases are associated •Police reports
with the use of drugs (Varghese and Fields
•Correctional staff reports (for bail hearings,
1999), health screening can be important in
early release)
identifying offenders in need of healthcare
services to ensure that clients receive needed •Prior offense records (for driving under the
medication and to prevent the spread of dis- influence [DUI], possession, trafficking)
ease. Screening to identify special needs for •Emergency medical reports
offenders with co-occurring mental problems •Drug test results (from examination of hair,
can improve the effectiveness of treatment. It sweat, urinalysis, Breathalyzer®)
can identify individuals who may pose a
threat to themselves or others, prevent crises, Some jurisdictions may be required to use a
and promote immediate intervention. particular instrument or information source to
Screening content should identify key issues gather information consistently from all offend-
that need to be addressed in placing offenders ers, even though corroborative information,
in treatment. Content can be specific to sever- such as urine test results, is often available.
al domains, including substance use, crimi- Such universal screenings can help route non-
nal, physical health, mental health, and spe- violent, low-risk offenders to treatment place-
cial considerations. Figure 2-1 summarizes ments in the community so that recovery can
the information relevant to each domain. begin. A more detailed discussion of selection of
screening instruments is provided later in this
Screening guidelines will vary by setting. A chapter.
professional screening of an individual who
has just been arrested will include different
questions and require different information Assessment Guidelines
than a long-term prisoner being considered
for parole. For a probationer, screening The goal of assessment is to gather enough
might be used to determine the appropriate information about clients to describe how the
level of supervision; a jail inmate may be treatment system can address their substance
screened to assess his or her suitability for abuse problems and the impact of those prob-
treatment. Figure 2-2 (see p. 12) highlights lems. An assessment examines how the offend-
the different screening considerations for er’s emotional and physical health, social
each setting. roles, and employment could be affected by
substance abuse (Center for Substance Abuse
Treatment [CSAT] 1994a). In addition,
Selection of Screening Tools assessments can help identify the factors that
In addition to identifying the purpose of could prompt a return to drug use or criminal
screening, the protocol should also identify behavior. These include lack of social support
the screening tools to be used and the condi- networks, unstable employment history, poor
tions under which they are used. Basic infor- health, criminality, unresolved legal prob-
mation can be acquired from any number of lems, inadequate housing, lack of motivation
sources, including to change, a history of physical and sexual
abuse, mental illness, learning disabilities,
• Booking records and other social and psychological factors.
•Self-report/interview information These factors need to be carefully examined
during assessment to plan for potential gaps

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 Figure 2-1
Screening Guidelines by Domain
Domain Information
Substance Use • Substance use history
• Motivation and desire for treatment
• Severity and frequency of use
• Detoxification needs, acute intoxication
• Treatment history (e.g., number and type of episodes, outcomes)
Criminal • Criminal thinking
Involvement • Current offense(s)
• Prior charges
• Prior convictions
• Age at first offense
• Type of offense(s)
• Number of incarcerations
• Prior successful completion of probation or parole drug use offenses
• Prior involvement in diversionary programs
• History of diagnosis of any personality disorder
Health • Intoxication, infectious disease (tuberculosis, hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases, HIV
status)
• Pregnancy
• General health
• Acute conditions
Mental Health • Suicidality
• History of treatment and prior diagnosis
• Past diagnoses
• Treatment outcome
• Current and past medications
• Acute symptoms
• Psychopathy
Special • Educational level
Considerations • Reading level/literacy
• Language/cultural barriers
• Physical disability
• Developmental disability
• Learning disability
• Health and biomedical record
• Housing
• Dependents/family issues
• History of abuse (victim and/or perpetrator), including trauma experienced as a result of
physical and sexual abuse

Screening and Assessment 11

 Figure 2-2
Screening Guidelines by Setting
Setting Purpose Special Considerations
Jails • For early identification, if getting out of jail Look for previous correctional substance
early abuse treatment, readiness for treatment,
• To determine eligibility for drug courts and past institutional behavior problems,
pretrial diversion programs prior correctional treatment, and court
orders.
• For diversion to specialized mental health
courts or programs focused on behavioral
problems
• To determine behavioral management prob-
lems and acute needs (including crisis inter-
vention)
• To identify suitability for placement in jail
treatment programs
• For classification to different housing units
Prisons • To match time left to serve with time for Look at prison record, treatment history
receiving treatment or for custody level classi- (including treatment for issues other than
fication substance abuse), and behavior.
• To identify suitability for placement in prison
treatment programs
Pretrial and • To determine the need for housing, transporta- Look for community or corrections
Community tion, employment, or economic benefits records or collateral information (e.g.,
Supervision • To identify suitability for placement in commu- information from family members).
nity treatment programs
• To assess for public safety risk and level of
supervision needed, pursuant to consideration
for placement in diversion programs

in services that can affect relapse and crimi- •Availability of qualified staff, caseload vol-
nal recidivism. ume, and interagency cooperation

While assessments are more comprehensive •Availability of financial resources (e.g.,

than screenings, their depth and scope varies staffing, type of assessment chosen)
across settings according to the following fac- •Availability of treatment options in the
tors: community
• Amount of time available to conduct the •Number of sources of information
assessment
The instruments and sources of information
• Physical setting of assessment (e.g., holding used during an assessment are determined by
pen, booking room, medical unit, reception the purpose of the assessment. Jurisdictions
center, lockup, community/corrections office) may elect the quickest and most efficient
• Factors influencing the confidentiality or pri- approach to assess who goes into treatment.
vacy of the assessment process and the uses In other cases, the court may want the great-
of assessment findings est amount of information available about an

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 offender. In this case, in addition to police,
corrections, and medical records, an assess-
Key Issues Related to
ment should include family and other collat- Screening and
eral sources for historical information.
Assessment
The following guidelines pertain to assessment The distinctions between screening and assess-
protocols: ment are defined above. This section highlights
• Purpose—In pretrial or diversion settings, key issues relevant to both.
assess for linkage to the community and
placement to different types of services.
Accuracy of Information
• Content—In all settings, deepen the infor-
mation obtained from previous screenings Accuracy of screening and assessment infor-
(psychopathy, antisocial). mation is clearly dependent on the honesty of
the offender. It is critical to administer
• Source—In pretrial or diversion settings, screening and assessment instruments in a
seek more expansive collateral information way that encourages honest answers. The
from family and social service staff. In jails, consequences of honest and dishonest
prisons, or community supervision settings, responses should be clarified, and the setting
correctional officers and/or collateral for the screening can be important in this
offenders may be additional sources of regard (Knight et al. 2002). Some factors that
information. contribute to greater accuracy of responses
Once a screening has identified the need for include using collateral information, using
treatment, assessments should be conducted concurrent drug testing, and reviewing with
before offenders are given permanent place- the offender the purposes of information
ments. Assessments feed into treatment plan- obtained during screening and assessment.
ning, decisions about treatment intensity and In some contexts (e.g., pretrial and presen-
services needed (e.g., treatment planning and tence settings), offenders are often concerned
matching), and re-entry and continuing care that screening and assessment results will be
plans. used against them; for example to coerce
them into a long-term treatment program.
The individual may also want to avoid being
labeled as having an addiction problem.
Conversely, an offender may purposely try to
skew the results to influence the
outcome of trial, sentencing, or
Advice to the Counselor: placement in custody and/or
Screening and Assessment treatment settings. It is impor-
tant for those administering
• It is critical to administer screening and assessment screening and assessment to rec-
instruments in a way that encourages honesty. Offenders ognize the factors that may influ-
often think the results of these screenings will be used ence the accurate disclosure of
against them and may try to skew the results to influ- information, and to craft their
ence the outcome of a trial. findings accordingly.
• The consequences of honest or dishonest responses
Unless potential concerns related
should be clarified with the offender.
to the screening and assessment
• Counselors should use available collateral information, process are addressed directly, it
such as drug testing results, to verify the accuracy of the is unlikely that screening and
information. assessment results will provide an

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 accurate picture of the offender’s substance both systems. Coordination also leverages the
abuse problems and treatment needs. scarce resources for substance abuse treat-
Offenders should be briefed in advance ment (CSAT 1994a). To encourage a team
regarding who will have access to screening approach to treatment, assessment, referral,
and assessment information and how the and case management, the consensus panel
information will be used. Counselors and recommends that the two systems develop or
criminal justice professionals should also strengthen arrangements that support link-
clearly indicate their own role in the informa- ages at the institutional and procedural lev-
tion gathering process. It may also help to els. In addition, cross-training can promote
address myths regarding court-ordered or the use of screening and assessment results
other mandated treatment and treatment pro- and can reduce duplication of efforts (CSAT
gram requirements, and to describe the bene- 1994a).
fits of participating in treatment. Counselors
working in criminal justice settings should
also be aware of issues related to confidential- Systemwide Information
ity and informed consent in the context of Sharing
screening and assessment (see CSAT 2004 and Frequently, those in the criminal justice sys-
www.hipaa.samhsa.gov). tem who conduct initial substance abuse
screening and assessment maintain the infor-
Continuity of Information mation, while others who have contact with
the offender later in the course of criminal
Screening and assessment are not single justice processing have to rescreen or reassess
events but continuous processes that can be the individual. (See CSAT 2004 and
repeated by a variety of professionals in a www.hipaa.samhsa.gov for information about
variety of settings (CSAT 1994a). Efforts confidentiality and certain restrictions
should be made to ensure the continuity of regarding sharing of information.) The use of
the information and to preserve the rights of multilevel agreements to share information is
the client. Ongoing communication and data one approach that can minimize duplication
sharing are important aspects of the screening of screening and assessment activities. One
and assessment process. Substance abuse way to achieve this is to convene stakeholder
treatment and criminal justice system staff, at meetings with representatives from all of the
all points in the process, need to pass on involved agencies in the system to develop
information obtained from substance abuse these agreements. The benefits of multilevel
screening and assessment. Key information agreements tend to be quite persuasive.
can be summarized and consolidated using a Following are two examples:
brief format, but this information should be
maintained in a case file—even if a client does • Agency A is spending $15 per drug screen in
not go on to criminal prosecution—so that it addition to staff time. If that agency works
can be used in case of subsequent arrest. It is out an implementation plan with Agency B,
helpful to standardize the format used to doc- both agencies can share the information,
ument screening and assessment information avoiding the unnecessary costs of duplicat-
so that staff can be trained to more readily ing tests.
access, interpret, and communicate this infor- • Hospitals that have laboratory test results
mation (CSAT 1994a). can add them to a database to confirm or
refute self-report information.
Effective treatment programs require assess-
ment and coordination between substance At each stage of the criminal justice process
abuse treatment and criminal justice pro- there can be individuals or agencies that do
grams and an understanding of the goals of not support sharing of substance abuse

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 screening and assessment information. These ed resistance to systemwide sharing of screen-
groups have legitimate concerns that need to ing and assessment information at any stage
be expressed, and they need to be brought in the criminal justice process. See the text
into the decisionmaking process as full stake- box below for examples of programs that have
holders. Jurisdictions that establish intera- developed multilevel agreements for sharing
gency agreements can preserve limited staff information systemwide.
time and resources and help avoid unexpect-

Examples of Multilevel Agreements for Systemwide

Sharing of Information
Developing multilevel agreements is a difficult task and can take years to complete. Large criminal jus-
tice systems will clearly benefit from having an intermediary case management or placement system to
increase communication and coordination between in-custody programs, community-based providers,
and parole offices. Below are several working models of multilevel agreements for systemwide sharing of
information.

Lane County, Oregon

Lane County uses client consent and a multilevel agreement between agencies to facilitate sharing of
information. In this model, the client and agencies must agree up front if someone wants shared access
to information. A correctional/mental health official developed a screening and reporting system where
every person in jail is screened for drugs, risk, and mental health with a brief instrument. The screening
information is available systemwide (i.e., jail, diversion, and community programs), including a tear-off
copy for mental health information (National GAINS Center 2000).

High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Automated Tracking System

The University of Maryland developed a nonproprietary Management Information System (MIS) called
HATS, the HIDTA [High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas] Automated Tracking System, that links sub-
stance abuse treatment, mental health, juvenile, and community information. HIDTA is a program with-
in the Office of National Drug Control Policy that coordinates drug control efforts in 28 regions around
the country. A layered set of informed consent agreements is used to provide different access levels to
different stakeholders (e.g., judges, parole, treatment programs). Users gain HATS access by signing an
agreement to share any improvements made to the system, to benefit all stakeholders. The MIS is in use
from coast to coast as a seamless care screening, assessment, case matching, and monitoring database
(Taxman and Sherman 1998). For more information, go to the Washington/Baltimore HIDTA HATS site
at www.hidta.org.

Maricopa County, Arizona

Maricopa County has a data-link feed between the jail and behavioral health authority to determine
whether offenders entering jail have a previous record of mental health services or substance abuse
treatment (National GAINS Center 1999c). (See also chapter 8.)

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Examples of Multilevel Agreements for Systemwide
Sharing of Information (continued)
Orange County Probation Department
As part of the implementation of Proposition 36, the Orange County (California) Probation Department
developed an MIS that links the Drug and Alcohol Division of the County Health Care Agency (HCA)
with myriad treatment providers in the county. The law requires that the offender have an assessment
and be referred to treatment within 7 days of sentencing. In processing offenders, the Probation
Department conducts an initial assessment, while the HCA conducts a clinical assessment to determine
the appropriate treatment level. On receiving the case from the court, the Probation Department sends
a referral through the system to HCA, who then completes the assessment, selects a provider, and sends
a notice through the system to the selected provider. The system then allows the provider to send period-
ic progress reports to the Probation Department, including when release of information forms have been
signed, assessment levels, drug test results, and progress in treatment (Orange County Probation
Department 2002).

The Need To Rescreen and may reflect a gradual process of uncovering

reasons to quit their substance use, and iden-
Reassess tifying strengths that can be built on during
There are many reasons to rescreen and treatment. Another key reason for conducting
reassess. Offenders who may fear the conse- multiple screenings and assessments over time
quences of self-disclosing substance abuse is that previous information obtained may
problems in one setting (e.g., pretrial deten- become outdated and may not include recent
tion) may be more open to discussing their events that are relevant to treatment, such as
need for treatment at a later stage (e.g., com- relapse episodes, undetected mental disor-
munity supervision or prison). ders, or domestic violence.
Offenders’ motivation for treatment may
change over time; for example, as they
become more familiar with peer mentors,
counseling staff, program expectations, and
their own self-defeating behaviors
from the past. Another example
is participants in drug courts who Advice to the Counselor:
initially appear resistant to treat- The Need To Rescreen
ment during status hearings and
who are unresponsive to early • An offender’s motivation and willingness to enter treat-
efforts by the judge and/or treat- ment may change over time. Those who fear the conse-
ment counselors to instill motiva- quences of self-disclosing substance abuse in a pretrial
tion (e.g., through praise, use of setting may be more open to discussing their need for
sanctions, and engagement in treatment while under community supervision or in
more intensive treatment), but prison. Others who initially appear resistant to treatment
who later surprise program staff may later surprise program staff by their progress
by their progress toward recov- toward recovery.
ery over the course of a year or • Multiple assessments may uncover an offender’s reason
more of program participation. to quit substance use and identify strengths that can be
For these individuals, assessment built on during treatment.

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 Timing of Screening and abuse services. Likewise, a substance abuse
diagnosis can preclude access to mental
Assessment health services, resulting in no services being
In some criminal justice settings only a single rendered. A substance abuse diagnosis can
screening is needed, due to limited treatment also limit an offender’s access to certain work
options available or to the fact that assess- assignments or vocational training.
ment will be provided at a later stage. This
screening is typically focused on issues related To avoid these problems, formal diagnoses
to eligibility criteria and suitability for treat- should be made based on sound clinical prac-
ment. In cases in which several treatment tice. A formal diagnosis may be required
options and sufficient time are available, when
screening is often followed by a more compre- • Reimbursement for services requires it (e.g.,
hensive assessment. Medicaid or Medicare reimbursement is not
possible without a DSM-IV-TR code).
Although screening is usually conducted as
early as possible after the offender’s entrance • Pharmacological intervention is suggested
into the criminal justice system, assessment (e.g., methadone, Antabuse).
may be delayed due to the offender’s sentence • Potential psychiatric concerns emerge (e.g.,
length, anticipated date of enrollment in sub- when the counselor is trying to rule out sub-
stance abuse treatment services, and other stance abuse or when symptoms may be
factors. For example, most prison treatment drug-induced, organic, or psychiatric).
programs provide services for inmates who • The counselor needs to clarify co-occurring
are serving the last 24 months of their sen- disorders that affect treatment decisions.
tence, and routinely wait to provide a com-
• The information is for research or evaluation
prehensive assessment until the inmate is
purposes.
nearing the enrollment date for treatment ser-
vices.
Drug Testing
Drug testing is frequently used as a screening
When Is a Formal Diagnosis device in community-based and institutional
Necessary? settings. For example, in pretrial settings
When identified with a diagnosis that will fol- drug testing is used to identify and monitor
low them throughout the system or even their drug use and to reduce the number of re-
lifetime (if entered into the criminal justice arrests among defendants (Bureau of Justice
system’s computer), people sometimes feel Assistance 1999). A major objective of pre-
labeled and stigmatized. This is particularly trial drug testing is to offer courts alterna-
true of diagnoses related to mental disorders. tives to either detention or unsupervised
Because symptoms of mental disorders are release during the pretrial period. In commu-
often mimicked by recent drug or alcohol use, nity settings drug testing provides a powerful
or withdrawal from these substances, it is tool for treatment staff, the courts, and com-
particularly important to defer diagnosis until munity supervision staff to monitor and
an adequate assessment period is provided address relapse episodes and treatment
under conditions of abstinence. A “people progress. In institutional settings, drug testing
first” description such as “offender who uses is helpful in monitoring abstinence and can
drugs” is preferable to the label “drug user.” serve as an “early warning” device in detect-
Moreover, diagnostic classification can some- ing problems among therapeutic residential
times preclude offenders from receiving need- programs. In all settings, drug testing serves
ed services. For example, a mental disorder both as a deterrent to use and as a strong
diagnosis can preclude access to substance incentive for offenders to remain abstinent.

Screening and Assessment 17

 Because of advancements in drug testing tech- choice, and motivation for using substances.
nologies, drug testing can easily be incorpo- A full examination is made of the prior
rated into the pretrial risk assessment pro- involvement in treatment, both in criminal
cess. For instance, using hand-held devices, justice and non–criminal-justice settings.
commercial laboratories can conduct analyses Family history of substance abuse is also
of urine, perspiration, and hair to identify important, including current patterns of
the presence of a variety of drugs. Pretrial abuse by family members who have contact
screening for five drugs can cost anywhere with the offender.
from $5 to $120 (Henry and Clark 1999).
However, protocols for collecting, testing, and
disposing of specimens must be carefully Screening instruments
observed to preserve the chain of evidence in The effectiveness of substance abuse assess-
the pretrial setting. Counselors should ensure ment and screening instruments may vary
that the rights of detainees and offenders are according to the criminal justice setting and
not violated (see chapter 7). the goals of gathering information in that set-
ting. For example, in one study (Peters et al.
2000), eight different substance abuse screen-
Areas To Address in ing instruments were examined for use among
Screening and male prisoners. Each of the instruments was
found to have adequate test–retest reliability
Assessment (the extent to which the scores are the same
This section describes the key areas that the on two administrations of the instrument with
consensus panel felt were important for effec- the same people), although the validity of the
tive screening and assessment. instruments varied, as described later in this
section. The screening instruments examined
in the study included the following:
Substance Abuse History • Alcohol Dependence Scale (ADS)
Key areas addressed during substance abuse • Addiction Severity Index (ASI)–Alcohol Use
screening and assessment are reviewed in sev- subscale (ASI-Alcohol)
eral published TIPs, including numbers 7,
• ASI–Drug Use subscale (ASI-Drug)
Screening and Assessment for Alcohol and
Other Drug Abuse Among Adults in the • Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST-20)
Criminal Justice System (CSAT 1994d); 11, • Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (MAST
Simple Screening Instruments for Outreach short version)
for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and • Substance Abuse Subtle Screening
Infectious Diseases (CSAT 1994e); 31, Inventory-2 (SASSI-2)
Screening and Assessing Adolescents for
Substance Use Disorders (CSAT 1999c); and • Simple Screening Instrument for Substance
42, Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons Abuse (SSI-SA)
With Co-Occurring Disorders (CSAT 2005c). • TCU Drug Screen (TCUDS) (Knight et al.
Major topics covered during screening and 2002)
assessment include observable signs and
However, these instruments varied consider-
symptoms of alcohol or drug use, signs of
ably in sensitivity, specificity, and positive
acute drug or alcohol intoxication and with-
predictive value with different subpopulations
drawal effects, drug tolerance effects, nega-
(see appendix B for definitions of terms). For
tive consequences associated with substance
example, the SASSI-2 had significantly lower
abuse, the self-reported history of substance
positive predictive value for African Ameri-
abuse, age and pattern of first substance
cans than for Caucasians and Hispanics/
abuse, recent patterns of use, drug(s) of
Latinos (Peters et al. 2000). Figure 2-3 lists

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 Figure 2-3
Recommended Substance Abuse Screening Instruments
Instrument Purpose Description
Alcohol Dependence A 25-item instrument The ADS (Skinner and Horn 1984) can be coupled with the
Scale (ADS) developed to screen for ASI-Drug Use section to provide an effective screen for
alcohol dependence alcohol and drug use problems among offenders. For more
symptoms; performs ade- information on the ADS, contact the Center for Addiction
quately in community and Mental Health (formerly the Addiction Research
and institutional settings Foundation) at (800) 661-1111. The ASI is reprinted in
TIP 7, Screening and Assessment for Alcohol and Other
Drug Abuse Among Adults in the Criminal Justice System
(CSAT 1994e).
Simple Screening A 16-item screening An expert panel developed the SSI-SA as a tool for out-
Instrument for instrument that examines reach workers. The SSI-SA, which can be administered
Substance Abuse symptoms of both alco- without training, includes items related to alcohol and drug
(SSI-SA) hol and drug dependence use, preoccupation and loss of control, adverse conse-
quences of use, problem recognition, and tolerance and
withdrawal effects. The SSI-SA is fully described in TIP
11, Simple Screening Instruments for Outreach for Alcohol
and Other Drug Abuse and Infectious Diseases (CSAT
1994f) and is reproduced along with instructions in TIP
42, Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons With Co-
Occurring Disorders (CSAT 2005c).
TCU Drug Screen A 15-item substance The TCU Drug Screen is completed by the offender and
(TCUDS) abuse diagnostic screen serves to quickly identify individuals who report heavy
drug use or dependency (based on the DSM-IV-TR and the
National Institute of Mental Health Diagnostic Interview
Schedule) and who therefore might be eligible for treat-
ment. For more information regarding the TCUDS and
other related instruments go to www.ibr.tcu.edu.
Source: Peters et al. 2000.

recommendations for brief screening instru- therapeutic communities or other residential

ments based on this research (refer also to programs). The SSI-SA is recommended for
appendix C for the administration time and use in situations in which it is desirable to
uses of specific instruments). identify the largest number of offenders who
need treatment (Peters et al. 2000). Some cor-
Findings indicated that either the TCUDS or rectional systems have begun to use the SSI-
a combination of the ADS and ASI-Drug SA for initial screening at the time of prison
screen should be used in situations in which it admission, with conducting additional assess-
is important to reduce inappropriate referrals ment later to verify the need for treatment
to substance abuse treatment. These instru- and to determine the specific level of services
ments may be particularly useful for treat- needed.
ment programs that have limited “slots”
available and significant consequences for In conducting screening and assessment with
mismatching offenders to the program (e.g., female offenders, counselors may want to

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 consider use of the Alcohol Use Disorders severity. The ASI is also one of the few instru-
Identification Test (AUDIT) and the ments that measure several different func-
Tolerance, Worried, Eye Openers, Amnesia, tional aspects of psychosocial functioning
Kut Down test (TWEAK), both of which were related to substance abuse and provide a con-
developed for women and are more sensitive cise estimate of the history of substance abuse
than the CAGE. The AUDIT and TWEAK as well as recent use. The instrument pro-
also provide equivalent sensitivity in African vides severity ratings in each functional area
Americans and Caucasians. For screening of assessed, which are useful both clinically and
alcohol problems among female offenders, for research purposes. In using the ASI for
counselors may also want to consider use of assessment, significant training is needed to
the Rapid Alcohol Problems Screen (RAPS), administer and score the instrument. The
which has been shown to be more sensitive interview version of the ASI requires 45–75
than other measures with African-American, minutes to administer, although the alcohol
Hispanic, and Caucasian women (Cherpitel and drug use sections require considerably
1997). See appendix C for information on less time. A self-report version of the ASI was
how to obtain these instruments. developed that has been shown to be a reli-
able and accurate alternative to the coun-
selor-administered instrument (Butler et al.
Assessment instruments 1998, 2001).
A wide variety of substance abuse assessment
instruments is available for use in the crimi-
nal justice system. The most commonly used Detoxification Needs
assessment instrument is the ASI (McLellan et Screening should address current evidence of
al. 1980, 1992), which is used for screening, intoxication, dependence, overdose, and with-
assessment, and treatment planning. The ASI drawal. This is particularly relevant in com-
was supported by the National Institute on munity corrections and jail settings, in which
Drug Abuse and is reproduced in TIP 7, there may be significant periods of substance
Screening and Assessment for Alcohol and abuse that precede contact with the criminal
Other Drug Abuse Among Adults in the justice system. Criminal justice and treatment
Criminal Justice System (CSAT 1994e), and staff should be trained to detect signs and
TIP 38, Integrating Substance Abuse symptoms of substance abuse and to refer
Treatment and Vocational Services (CSAT clients to medical staff to assist in cases of
2000c). The instrument provides a structured acute intoxication. Once an individual is
interview format to examine seven areas of referred for detoxification, medical staff
functioning that are commonly affected by should perform a comprehensive assessment
substance abuse, including drug/alcohol use, to determine the level of prior and recent use,
family/social relationships, employment/sup- and the level of substance abuse or depen-
port status, and mental health status. Many dence.
agencies, including those in criminal justice
settings, have adapted modified versions of Safe withdrawal from substances such as
the ASI for use as a substance abuse screen- stimulants, cocaine, hallucinogens, and
ing instrument. Two separate sections of the inhalants can be achieved with psychological
ASI that examine drug and alcohol use are support, symptomatic treatment, and period-
frequently used as screening instruments. ic reassessments by healthcare providers.
Frequent clinical assessments, along with
A positive feature of the ASI is that it has appropriate treatment adjustments, are also
been validated for use in criminal justice pop- important since the intensity of withdrawal
ulations (McLellan et al. 1985, 1992; Peters et cannot always be predicted accurately
al. 2000). For example, the ASI is highly cor- (Federal Bureau of Prisons 2000). Some sub-
related with objective indicators of addiction stances, such as alcohol, sedative-hypnotics,

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 and anxiolytics, can produce dangerous with- Readiness for Treatment
drawal syndromes once physiological depen-
dence has developed. Offenders who have In addition to examining the severity of sub-
severe and life-threatening symptoms of stance abuse problems, it is helpful to know
intoxication or withdrawal should be placed whether a client is receptive to treatment and
immediately under medical supervision. The is committed to recovery goals. Readiness for
Federal Bureau of Prisons (2000) recom- treatment provides an important indicator
mends that “inmates presenting with alcohol regarding where the substance abuse treat-
intoxication should be presumed to have ment should begin.
alcohol dependence until proven otherwise” Readiness for treatment is not always clearly
(p. 8). defined or apparent at the onset of treatment.
Not all substances of abuse produce clinically Most clients do not volunteer for treatment
significant withdrawal syndromes, but absti- and experience significant ambivalence about
nence generally results in some psychological the process and level of commitment
changes. Offenders should thus be reassessed required. For years, treatment professionals
often. Substance abuse may mask co-occur- and paraprofessionals believed that a person
ring mental disorders, such as depression, or needed to “hit bottom” to be ready for
symptoms of mental illness may disappear change. Today, it is recognized that people
when the offender is not using. In some cases, can be ready for treatment without “hitting
withdrawal may cause symptoms of mental bottom” and that many people can receive
disorders that can be identified and treated. benefits from treatment even if they are not
completely ready. For example, motivational
For more information on the signs and symp- interviewing (MI) techniques (discussed in
toms of intoxication and withdrawal and the detail in TIP 35, Enhancing Motivation for
treatment of individuals undergoing detoxifi- Change in Substance Abuse Treatment [CSAT
cation, see the forthcoming TIP 1999b]) can be used to help clients resolve
Detoxification and Substance Abuse their ambivalence toward treatment and
Treatment (CSAT in development a). The toward making changes in their lives. MI pro-
Federal Bureau of Prisons Clinical Practice vides an empathic, supportive, and directive
Guidelines: Detoxification of Chemically counseling style that attempts to persuade
Dependent Inmates, December,
2000 can be accessed online at
www.nicic.org/pubs/ Advice to the Counselor:
2000/016554.pdf. Screening for Detoxification
• Screening forms should note evidence of intoxication,
Physical Health dependence, overdose, and withdrawal. This is particu-
Conditions larly important in community corrections and jail set-
tings, in which there may be significant periods of sub-
Besides the potential need for stance abuse that precede contact with the criminal jus-
detoxification services, screen- tice system.
ing should also address signifi-
cant medical conditions that • Besides the potential need for detoxification services,
may affect the offender’s screening should address conditions that may affect the
involvement in treatment, such offender’s involvement in treatment, such as physical dis-
as physical disabilities, tubercu- abilities.
losis, hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, and • It is helpful to note whether a client is receptive to treat-
other debilitating diseases. ment and may be committed to recovery (readiness to
change).

Screening and Assessment 21

 and guide the client toward change rather system include a “pre-treatment,” or “readi-
than to create motivation through confronta- ness” phase designed to address the needs of
tion of the client’s substance abuse problems offenders not yet committed to recovery goals
and labeling the client as an “addict.” and ongoing involvement in treatment. This
initial phase of treatment addresses offend-
Many individuals who successfully recovered ers’ goals, expectations, and motivation for
from substance abuse problems were coerced change. This intervention helps identify
into treatment, either by family, employers, offenders who are ready for more intensive
or the criminal justice system. Coerced treat- treatment services that require full participa-
ment by the criminal justice system has been tion in activities designed to encourage
shown to be at least as effective as non- changes in attitudes and behaviors.
coerced treatment, when time in treatment is
held constant (CSAT 1994a; De Leon 1988; Assessing readiness includes obtaining infor-
Hubbard et al. 1988). Coercion can come mation about clients’ awareness of a sub-
from multiple sources. Many offenders stance problem, their ability to acknowledge
reported that pressures from “psychological, their need for help, their willingness to accept
financial, social, familial, and medical help, their perception of how others feel
domains” had more influence in their decision about their need for help, and whether they
to enter treatment than did the legal system have taken steps to change on their own
(Marlowe et al. 1996, p. 81). However, their (Wanberg and Milkman 1998). Generally,
decision to stay in treatment is more often clients can be considered “ready” for treat-
based on motivational readiness (Knight et al. ment if they want to abstain from substance
2000) and external leverage. Thus, for clients abuse, see treatment as a means to become
with low internal motivation, coercive inter- drug- or alcohol-free, and recognize the diffi-
ventions may help to increase their readiness culty in abstaining from substance abuse
for treatment. Excluding people as “unready” without professional assistance (CSAT
or “unmotivated” would exclude the vast 1994a). Figure 2-4 describes several brief
majority of clients and would mean that treat- instruments that can be used to assess readi-
ment and recovery would never begin for ness for treatment. For more detailed infor-
many (CSAT 1994a). For example, Alcoholics mation on this topic, see TIP 35, Enhancing
Anonymous counsels people who abuse alco- Motivation for Change in Substance Abuse
hol to “bring the body, and the mind will fol- Treatment (CSAT 1999b). See also chapter 3
low,” believing that motivational readiness for a discussion of the stages of change model.
will grow as the program takes hold.

An individual’s readiness for change is one of Co-Occurring Disorders

the most important factors that substance A substantial percentage of those under crim-
abuse counselors and clinicians should exam- inal justice supervision have one or more co-
ine during the screening and assessment pro- occurring mental disorders in addition to
cess, and has been found to be predictive of their substance use disorder. There were an
treatment retention and other outcomes. estimated 283,800 incarcerated individuals in
Studies have shown that initial motivation for 1998 who had a major mental disorder,
treatment influences enrollment in post- including 16 percent of State prison inmates,
release treatment services (DeLeon et al. 7 percent of Federal prison inmates, and 16
2000; Simpson and Joe 1993). Several treat- percent of jail inmates (Ditton 1999). Of all of
ment interventions (e.g., MI, motivational these individuals, 49–65 percent were under
enhancement therapy) (Miller and Rollnick the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time
2002) have been developed to explore and of their offense, and 24–38 percent had a his-
enhance readiness for treatment. Many sub- tory of alcohol dependence. Because individu-
stance abuse programs in the criminal justice als often require therapeutic intervention for

22 Chapter 2
 Figure 2-4
Instruments for Evaluating Readiness for Treatment
Instrument Description
The University of URICA was developed to assess stage of change. The instrument is known to be valid
Rhode Island with different populations in a variety of settings. El-Bassel and colleagues have deter-
Change Assessment mined that URICA is useful, reliable, and valid among incarcerated women who use
Scale (URICA) drugs (el-Bassel et al. 1998). The URICA and other similar instruments are reprinted
in TIP 35, Enhancing Motivation for Change in Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT
1999b).
The TCU Treatment The TCU Treatment Motivation Scales can be used to track the stages of change in
Motivation Scales treatment motivation. For further information, go to www.ibr.tcu.edu.
The Circumstances, The CMRS scales were designed to predict retention based on dynamic client factors
Motivation, related to seeking and remaining in treatment (DeLeon et al. 1994). The
Readiness, and Circumstances scale is defined as the external pressure to engage and remain in treat-
Suitability Scales ment. The Motivation scale is defined as the internal pressure to change; the
(CMRS) Readiness scale is defined as the perceived need for treatment; and the Suitability
scale is defined as the individual’s perception of the treatment modality or setting as
appropriate for himself. A prison version has been developed. A revised version of
the CMRS, the CMR, is also available. The CMR is copyrighted and can be obtained
by contacting the National Development and Research Institute, Inc., 71 W. 23rd
Street, 8th Floor, New York, New York 10010, or mail@ndri.org.

Stages of Change, SOCRATES includes items specifically focused on alcohol abuse and can be used as a
Readiness, and starting point for discussion. A Spanish translation is available. The SOCRATES and
Treatment Eagerness other similar instruments are reprinted in TIP 35, Enhancing Motivation for Change
Scale (SOCRATES) in Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT 1999b).

co-occurring disorders, accurate screening An important first step in treating offenders

and assessment are of particular importance. with co-occurring disorders is to develop a
systematic approach to screen and assess for
Much of the literature related to co-occurring these disorders. Relatively few jurisdictions
disorders in the criminal justice system has systematically screen for mental health prob-
focused on the most severe mental disorders lems or co-occurring disorders upon arrest,
(e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and prior to or following the arraignment process,
major depression) (Broner et al. 2002). or upon entrance into the jails. Despite the
However, less severe disorders (e.g., anxiety, high prevalence of co-occurring disorders,
phobia disorders, and posttraumatic stress these disorders are not always detected from
disorder [PTSD], along with less severe the individual’s arrest charge or mental status
depression, attention deficit disorders, and during booking. Unless the screening process
various types of personality disorders) are is systematic, the target population may not
also common among offenders with substance be identified. As a result, many individuals
use and mental disorders, and can affect are not diverted into specialized programs or
treatment outcomes (Broner et al. 2002; provided effective discharge planning—
Haywood et al. 2000; Henderson 1998; Peters strategies that are likely to reduce recidivism
and Hills 1997, 1999; Teplin et al. 1996). (Broner et al. 2001a).

Screening and Assessment 23

Steps for Assessing the Interactive Effects of
Co-Occurring Disorders
1. Assess the significance of the substance use disorder. Obtain a chronological history describing the onset
of mental disorder and substance abuse symptoms.
•Determine whether mental disorder symptoms occur only in the context of substance abuse.
•Determine whether ongoing abstinence leads to rapid and full resolution of mental disorder
symptoms.
2. Determine the duration of the current period of abstinence.
•If there has not been a 4–6 week period of abstinence, repeat assessment and diagnosis after such a
period, depending on clinical judgment about the particular drug abuse history and the offender’s
physical status.
3. Reassess mental disorder symptoms at the end of 4–6 weeks of abstinence or at any time such symptoms
appear or change.
4. If mental disorder symptoms are fully resolved, consider referral for traditional substance abuse treat-
ment; if not, consider referral for mental health or specialized co-occurring disorders services.
5. Provide ongoing reevaluation of the offender’s mental disorder symptoms and progress in treatment.

Screening and assessment for co-occurring No single instrument can adequately screen
disorders should occur soon after entry into for all mental and substance use disorders,
involvement in the criminal justice system. particularly given the constraints of length,
Many individuals who are screened or cost, and required training—but a combina-
assessed in court, community corrections, or tion of instruments can be used (Peters and
jail settings may be under the influence of Hills 1999). The choice of substance abuse
alcohol or drugs and may need to be detoxi- screening instruments should be based on the
fied before determining whether they have co- purpose of the screening, ethnic or racial
occurring disorders. Acute symptoms of alco- characteristics, language spoken, and gender
hol or drug use and residual effects of detoxi- (Broner et al. 2002). Figure 2-5 provides a list
fication can mimic a wide variety of mental and description of instruments used to screen
disorders, including anxiety, bipolar disor- and assess for mental disorders.
der, depression, and schizophrenia. Most
prison inmates screened for co-occurring dis- Broner and colleagues recommend the Mini-
orders will have been detoxified by the time International Neuropsychiatric Interview for
of admission to treatment, although chronic mental disorder screening in court-based
residual side effects of drug use may cloud the diversion programs (without the Antisocial
initial symptom picture. It is therefore impor- Personality Disorder and Substance and
tant to identify patterns of recent substance Alcohol Abuse modules and with a substance
abuse and to observe mental health symptoms use rule-out question added to reduce false-
over time to see if they resolve as the individ- positives). Several sources recommend the
ual detoxifies. It is often useful to defer diag- TCUDS, SSI, or ADS/ASI combination for
nosis (or to provide a provisional diagnosis, if substance abuse screening among offenders
needed) until the interactive effects of co- with mental health problems (Broner et al.
occurring disorders can be determined. 2001a; Peters and Bartoi 1997). For assess-
ment of psychiatric disorders, Broner and

24 Chapter 2
 Figure 2-5
Instruments for Screening and Assessing Mental Disorders
Instrument Description
Beck Depression • A 21-item self-report of symptoms that screens for symptoms of depression.
Inventory II (BDI-II) • Requires no significant training to administer.

(Beck et al. 1996) • Found to be the most effective instrument in detecting depression among individu-
als who abuse alcohol (Weiss and Mirin 1989).
• Should not be used as a sole indicator of depression but in conjunction with other
instruments (Weiss and Mirin 1989; Willenbring 1986).

Brief Symptom • A short form of the Symptom Checklist 90 - Revised (SCL-90-R).

Inventory (BSI) • Comprising 53 items, including three global indices of psychopathology (General
(Derogatis 1975a) Severity Index, Positive Symptom Total, Positive Symptom Distress Index) and
nine primary psychiatric symptom dimensions.
• Quick to administer and requires no significant training to administer.
• Only a 6th grade reading level is required.
• May be most useful as a general indicator of psychopathology (Boulet and Boss
1991).
General Behavior • A 73-item self-report instrument that examines mood disorders.
Inventory (GBI) • Requires no significant training to administer.
(Depue and Klein • Differentiates between unipolar and bipolar depression.
1988)
Hamilton Depression • A 17-item scale completed by an interviewer based on self-report information.
Scale (HAM-D) • Examines several key elements of depression, including sleep disturbance, somati-
(Hamilton 1960) zation, anxiety-depression, and apathy.
• Requires training to administer.

Mental Health • Eighteen simple questions designed to screen for present or past symptoms of most
Screening Form-III of the main mental disorders.
(MHSF-III) • A “rough” screening device and asks only one question for each disorder for
(Carroll and which it attempts to screen.
McGinley 2001) • Reproduced in TIP 42, Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons With Co-
Occurring Disorders (CSAT 2005c).

Millon Clinical • A self-report measure with several subscales.

Multiaxial Inventory • Useful in assessing Axis II (personality) disorders that may affect involvement in
(MCMI-III) treatment.
(Millon 1983; Millon • Includes the Drug Abuse Scale (DAS), an instrument designed to measure person-
et al. 1994) ality characteristics often associated with drug abuse (Calsyn and Saxon 1989).

Screening and Assessment 25

 Figure 2-5 (continued)
Instruments for Screening and Assessing Mental Disorders
Instrument Description
Minnesota Multiphasic • A self-report measure with 567 items, 10 main clinical scales, and 10 supplementary
Personality Inventory scales.
(MMPI-2) • A restandardized version of the MMPI.
(Butcher et al. 2001) • Frequently used in correctional settings for classification and assignment to housing
or inmate programs, and to predict an inmate’s response to placement in a correc-
tional setting.
• Useful in identifying characteristics of antisocial personality disorder.
• Designed to identify psychopathology and not to identify substance use disorders.
Personality • A self-report measure with 344 items and 22 scales.
Assessment Inventory • Eleven clinical scales include separate measures of alcohol problems and drug
(PAI) problems.
(Morey 1991) • Five treatment scales are also provided in the PAI.
Referral Decision • A 14-item measure of mental disorder symptoms developed to identify mental health
Scale (RDS) problems.

(Teplin and Swartz • Developed and validated in a criminal justice setting.

1989) • Found to be useful in detecting the presence of major mental illness among jail
inmates.
• Requires no training to administer.
• Self-administered.
• Examines only a few mental disorders (depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia).
Symptom Checklist • A 90-item, multidimensional self-report inventory designed to assess recently experi-
90 - Revised enced physical and psychological distress.
(SCL-90-R) • Requires no training to administer.
(Derogatis 1975b) • Self-administered.
• Short amount of time to administer.
• Frequently used in criminal justice settings.
• Covers a wide range of symptom dimensions that include somatization, obsessive-
compulsive, interpersonal sensitivity, depression, anxiety, hostility, phobic anxiety,
paranoid ideation, and psychoticism.

colleagues recommend the Structured Clinical Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons With
Interview for DSM-IV (SCID) (Broner et al. Co-Occurring Disorders (CSAT 2005c).
2001a). Refer to appendix C for these and
other examples of instruments that are rec-
ommended for use with specific populations. History of Trauma
For more information on screening for co- Rates of trauma in men and women entering
occurring disorders see chapter 4 of TIP 42, the criminal justice system are higher than
are rates found in community samples. For

26 Chapter 2
 Despite high rates of physical
Advice to the Counselor: and sexual abuse among offend-
Screening for Co-Occurring Disorders ers, screening and assessment in
• Screening and assessment for co-occurring disorders the criminal justice system has
should occur on entry into the criminal justice system, not historically addressed these
given the high prevalence of co-occurring disorders in issues, nor have treatment ser-
this population. vices been provided in jail,
prison, or community settings.
• Individuals in community corrections or jail settings may There are many compelling rea-
need to be detoxified before screening for co-occurring sons to address abuse and trau-
disorders. The acute symptoms of alcohol or drug use ma issues during screening and
and the residual effects of detoxification can mimic a assessment in the criminal justice
wide variety of mental disorders, including anxiety, bipo- system. For many offenders, the
lar disorder, depression, and schizophrenia. guilt, shame, and low self-esteem
related to their trauma history
may lead to social isolation and
example, Teplin et al. (1996) found that 34 may reduce participation in treatment activi-
percent of female jail inmates had PTSD. ties. For example, given the close relationship
According to the DSM-IV-TR, trauma is between past physical or sexual abuse and
defined by two characteristics: substance abuse, treatment that does not
1. A person experiences, witnesses, or is address one of the “root” contributors to sub-
threatened by physical harm. stance abuse may be perceived as unimpor-
tant or irrelevant and may not provide suffi-
2. The person’s response to the event includes
cient incentives for the offender to change his
“intense fear, helplessness or horror” (APA
or her attitudes and behavior. The offender’s
2000a, p. 463).
resulting lack of engagement in program ser-
This definition highlights that trauma is not vices may be misinterpreted as resistance to
simply an event of a particular type but treatment or lack of motivation rather than to
includes a subjective dimension in that the per- psychological issues related to abuse and
son’s response to the event is powerfully nega- trauma. Forced abstinence during jail or
tive. For example, one person may survive a prison may also deprive offenders of their
car accident and not react with “fear, helpless- primary means of coping with negative emo-
ness, or horror,” while another person does tions related to past abuse and trauma (i.e.,
experience such feelings. use of drugs and alcohol). When this coping
mechanism is no longer available, many
Among female State prisoners, 40–80 percent offenders are left vulnerable and may begin
report a history of emotional, physical, or to exhibit symptoms of depression and other
sexual abuse (Bloom et al. 1994; Snell 1994). mental disorders that can interfere with treat-
Female prison inmates are three times more ment. If unaddressed, past trauma can also
likely to report a history of any abuse and six trigger substance abuse relapse (during or
times more likely to report a history of sexual after treatment), through emotional, physical,
abuse in comparison to male inmates. A histo- or situational cues associated with prior
ry of physical or sexual abuse has been linked abuse experiences.
to many types of mental disorders, including
PTSD, depression and suicidal behavior, and Only trained counselors should inquire about
borderline personality disorder and other abuse and trauma issues. The counselor
personality disorders (Spielvogel and Floyd should be prepared for how to respond to
1997). self-disclosed experiences related to physical
and sexual abuse and how to provide referral
for services. In most substance abuse settings,

Screening and Assessment 27

 the goal of screening or an intake interview is Although clinicians are sometimes concerned
not to compile detailed and comprehensive about addressing material that is potentially
information regarding past trauma, but to uncomfortable or even overwhelming for
identify that the offender has a history of either the client or themselves, these adverse
trauma for purposes of treatment planning, consequences are rarely experienced when
triage, and referral for more intensive ser- these issues are raised by well-trained staff.
vices. As a result, counselors should be famil- In fact, offenders are typically relieved to
iar with and have ready access to resources talk frankly about their abuse and trauma
(e.g., counselors with mental health training, experience, albeit in an appropriately limited
liaisons from women’s shelters and treatment fashion. Indepth discussion of the specific
programs) to refer persons who wish to dis- events surrounding traumatic experiences is
cuss their histories of trauma in more detail. typically conducted in followup individual or

Screening and Assessment of Abuse and Trauma History

Structured interview assessments

• Trauma Assessment & Treatment Resource Book
New York State Office of Mental Health’s Trauma Initiative
Design Center
44 Holland Ave
Albany, NY 12229
Fax requests: (518) 473-2684
• The Integrated Biopsychosocial Assessment that includes trauma history questions in an assessment form
appropriate for a mental health or substance abuse setting. Available from:
Colleen Clark, Ph.D.
Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute
13301 Bruce B. Downs Blvd./ MHC 1345
Tampa, FL 33612-3899
Requests by e-mail: Cclark@ fmhi.usf.edu

Self-report instruments
• The Traumatic Antecedent Questionnaire (TAQ) (van der Kolk 1992). A widely used measure of lifetime
experiences of trauma in 10 domains, i.e., physical, sexual, witnessing trauma, etc.
• The Dissociative Experiences Scale (DES) (Bernstein and Putnam 1986). A self-report measure examining
several domains of dissociative phenomena, often sequelae of trauma, i.e., amnesia, identity alterations,
spontaneous trance states, etc.
• The Clinician Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS) (Blake et al. 1998). A clinician-administered scale that
provides an accurate diagnosis of PTSD.
• The Trauma Symptom Inventory (TSI) (Briere 1995). A 100-item self-report instrument that evaluates
symptoms in adults that may have arisen from childhood or adult traumatic experiences. Includes 10 clin-
ical scales and 3 validity scales. An alternate version (TSI-A) includes no references to sexual issues. The
companion Trauma Symptom Checklist 40 (Briere 1995; Briere and Runtz 1989) is a 40-item instrument
that contains 6 sub-scales. Items are rated on a 4-point scale covering frequency over the past 2 months.
• Posttraumatic Disorder Scale (PTDS) (Foa et al. 1993). Measures trauma history and specific symptoms
associated with posttraumatic stress disorder.

28 Chapter 2
 group treatment sessions that specifically Violence (CSAT 1997b), TIP 36, Substance
address this topic area. Treatment for trauma Abuse Treatment for Persons With Child
issues progresses in stages, with early treat- Abuse and Neglect Issues (CSAT 2000d), and
ment goals focused on issues of ensuring safe- the forthcoming TIP Substance Abuse and
ty in relationships, the place of residence, Trauma (CSAT in development f).
and in the workplace. Later work explores
issues of recovery and reconciliation, if
appropriate. This later work is frequently Psychopathy and Risk for
conducted by therapists with advanced Violence and Recidivism
degrees and in most cases is not appropriately A number of criminogenic “risk factors” are
addressed by paraprofessional staff. often assessed in justice settings to determine
Most commonly, assessment of trauma has eligibility for admission to substance abuse
been conducted through a clinical interview. treatment programs and community release
In these settings, it is preferable to use stan- (e.g., parole), and for placement in institu-
dardized questions that avoid the use of terms tional housing or in different levels of super-
such as “abuse,” “trauma,” or “perpetrator” vision (Borum 1996; Douglas and Webster
and that instead focus on description of spe- 1999; Otto 2000). This information is particu-
cific events or experiences. larly helpful to identify offenders likely to be
disruptive in treatment programs, to be re-
Sample interview questions could include: arrested, or to commit violent crimes after
• Were you ever hit or punished in ways that release from institutions. Risk factors can be
left bruises, burns, or cuts? Were you ever categorized as static or dynamic. Static risk
threatened with knives or guns? Were you factors are those that cannot change, such as
ever made to go without eating? Did you ever gender and race, or are relatively enduring
witness anyone else getting hurt? Did you traits such as the diagnosis of a mental disor-
ever have to be taken from your parents’ der, criminal history, family history, and the
care? characteristics of the offender’s victims.
Dynamic risk factors are those likely to
• As a child, did you have any sexual experi- change over time and that change according
ences? With whom and for how long did this to the client’s environment, social situation,
go on? Were you ever threatened about it? or experiences, such as drug use or homeless-
Were any photos taken? Did any of these ness. Following is a discussion of the risk fac-
experiences lead to medical or other prob-
lems? Do you have any recur-
rent memories of these events
now? Advice to the Counselor:
• Are you safe in your current
Screening for Trauma
relationship? Has your safety
ever been threatened in any of • Trained counselors are best equipped to inquire about
your adult relationships? Have abuse and trauma issues. Offenders who have experi-
you been punched, shoved, or enced abuse or trauma and who are undergoing forced
hit? Did you ever seek any abstinence while in jail or prison may be deprived of
medical help as a result? Have their primary means of coping with the negative emo-
you talked to people about tions related to past trauma. These offenders may begin
these experiences? (Spielvogel to exhibit signs of depression or other mental disorders
and Floyd 1997). that can interfere with treatment.
• Counselors should be familiar with and have ready access
For more information on this
to resources to refer persons who wish to discuss their
topic see also TIP 25, Substance
histories of trauma in more detail.
Abuse Treatment and Domestic

Screening and Assessment 29

 tors for psychopathy and for violence and inmates meet the criteria for antisocial per-
recidivism. sonality disorder, whereas only 10 to 20 per-
cent of male prison inmates meet the criteria
for psychopathy (Hare et al. 1991).
Psychopathy
One stable risk factor often found among Psychopathy is an important predictor of
offenders with substance use disorders is psy- treatment dropout, level of involvement in
chopathy and the closely related antisocial violence, and criminal justice recidivism
personality disorder defined in the DSM-IV (Hart et al. 1994; Hemphill et al. 1998; Ogloff
classification system. Personality disorders et al. 1990; Rice et al. 1992). Offenders iden-
are persistent and pervasive patterns of mal- tified as having a high degree of psychopathy
adaptive behavior that are usually exhibited may require specialized, more structured
early in life. Historically, many terms have treatment approaches, although there is not a
been used to describe personality disorders large body of evidence describing effective
that involve criminogenic characteristics. therapeutic interventions that have been
Four closely linked terms are “sociopath” applied to this population. Assessment for
(and the trait of sociopathy), “antisocial per- psychopathy is often used in criminal justice
sonality” (and antisocial traits), “dissocial settings to rule out individuals for treatment
personality” (dissocial behavioral traits), and involvement, particularly if there are not suf-
“psychopathic personality disorder” (psy- ficiently structured treatment programs avail-
chopathy or psychopathic traits). Whereas able.
the first three formulations of criminogenic Few short screening instruments exist for psy-
personality types focus on social deficits and chopathy because of the complexity of dimen-
mild emotional and cognitive problems result- sions that need to be examined. The most
ing in impulsivity and poor school achieve- widely used instrument to identify psychopa-
ment, psychopathy focuses on primary and thy is the Hare Psychopathy Checklist-
severe deficits in attachment and interperson- Revised (PCL-R) (Hare 1998b; Hare et al.
al bonding, lack of empathy for others’ expe- 1991; Hart et al. 1994). The PCL-R is consid-
riences, lack of remorse, and shallow emo- ered the “gold standard” for measuring psy-
tional functioning. These relatively stable chopathy. It requires a significant amount of
traits are thought to have a biological basis. time to review archival information and to
As previously indicated, psychopathy is relat- conduct an interview. A shorter screening
ed to the DSM-IV antisocial personality disor- version of this instrument—the PCL-SV—has
der but represents a more extreme version of also been developed for use with this popula-
that disorder. Some would argue that psy- tion and validated in substance abuse treat-
chopathy represents a distinct diagnostic ment settings (Hart et al. 1995). Another
group. From 40 to 60 percent of male prison shorter (60-item) measure, the Self-Report
Psychopathy (SRP) instrument,
has been developed for use in
Advice to the Counselor: criminal justice settings by the
Screening for Psychopathy author of the PCL-R.

• Psychopathy is an important predictor of treatment Several other short self-report

dropout, level of involvement in violence, and criminal screening instruments for psy-
justice recidivism. Offenders identified as having a high chopathy have been developed
degree of psychopathy may require specialized, more but have yet to be fully validated
structured treatment approaches, although there is not a with criminal justice popula-
large body of evidence describing effective therapeutic tions. These include the
interventions for this population. Psychopathic Personality

30 Chapter 2
 Inventory (Lilienfeld and Andrews 1996), the some rapidly return to substance abuse in the
Psychopathy Q-Sort (Reise and Oliver 1994; absence of opportunities to learn and
Reise and Wink 1995), and the Levenson Self- rehearse those skills.
Report Psychopathy Scale (Brinkley et al.
2001; Levenson et al. 1995). A number of Many offenders have long histories of psy-
other screening and assessment instruments chosocial problems that have contributed to
examine personality features related, but not their substance abuse and criminal involve-
identical, to psychopathy (Zimmerman 2000), ment. These include interpersonal difficulties
as described in Figure 2-6 on the next page. with family members, difficulties in sustaining
long-term relationships, emotional and psy-
chological difficulties, difficulties in managing
Violence and recidivism anger and stress, educational and vocational
Although psychopathy may be the single most skills deficits, and employment problems
important risk factor for criminal recidivism, (Belenko and Peugh 1998; Peters 1993).
other risk factors are important to assess Offenders do not typically plan or seek out
among offenders with substance abuse prob- addictive lifestyles or relapse. Rather, it is
lems. Even offenders determined to have low their lack of planning, personal objectives,
levels of psychopathy may still be at high risk and self-monitoring that leads to substance
for violence or recidivism due to other risk abuse or dependence or relapse. The lack of
factors. Other major risk factors for violence basic coping skills to manage life and social
and criminal recidivism include pressures further contributes to the risk for
relapse and recidivism.
• Antisocial attitudes
• Criminal peers Reunification with family members is often
accompanied by stress related to the family’s
• Prior history of crime and violence, and early
distrust and anger over offenders’ past drug
age at time of first offense/violent act
use, unresolved conflicts with the partner or
• Active symptoms of severe mental illness spouse, shifting parental roles, and added
• Impulsivity financial obligations, as well as drug use in
• Environmental stress the family or neighborhood. Elements of com-
munity supervision can also increase an
• Treatment nonadherence offender’s stress during re-entry to the com-
• Personality disorders (generally) munity. These include drug testing, use of
house arrest, and other surveillance or
A number of environmental stressors can lead
reporting activities, as well as the offender’s
to renewed substance use and risk for recidi-
recognition of the significant level of effort
vism when offenders are released from cus-
and adherence required by community super-
tody or when their daily structure and level
vision programs. The community’s ongoing
of supervision is reduced (Peters 1993;
leverage to maintain the offender’s involve-
Wanberg and Milkman 1998). During these
ment in treatment following release from cus-
transitions, many offenders face employment
tody or other secure settings can be a further
and financial problems, and few have family
stressor (U.S. Department of Justice 1991).
or social supports. Meanwhile, there are
Figure 2-6 (next page) provides descriptions
immediate demands to organize daily activi-
of three general assessment instruments relat-
ties, develop and maintain constructive rela-
ed to the risk for violence and recidivism.
tionships, manage personal or household
finances and problems, and participate in
community supervision. Many offenders
involved with drugs have never learned the
requisite skills to accomplish these tasks, and

Screening and Assessment 31

 Figure 2-6
Instruments Examining Psychopathy and Risk for
Violence and Recidivism
Instruments Description
Psychopathy •A 20-item assessment measure that requires use of a semi-structured
Checklist – interview and review of archival records.
Revised (PCL-R) •Requires 90–120 minutes for the interview section and 60 minutes for the
collateral records review.
•Measures the extent to which individuals exhibit psychopathic features
on a 40-point scale, with a cutoff score of approximately 30 indicating
psychopathy.
Psychopathy
assessment •Has considerable validation for use with offenders and is highly predic-
instruments tive of violence and criminal recidivism.
Psychopathy •A 12-item measure examining the same construct of psychopathy as the
Checklist – PCL-R.
Screening Version •Requires 45 minutes for the interview section and 30 minutes for the col-
(PCL-SV) lateral records review.
•Scored on a 24-point scale with a cutoff of approximately 18 indicating
psychopathy.
Carlton •Used as an intake screening in correctional settings.
Psychological •Contains scale scores for five categories: antisocial tendencies, chemical
Survey abuse, self-depreciation, thought disturbance, and validity.
•Especially useful for those with low education and literacy as it requires
only a 4th-grade reading level.

Jesness Inventory • Examines moral development throughout the life span.

Paulus Deception • Gauges the extent of deception provided through offenders’ self-report.
Scales

Millon Clinical • Provides an assessment of personality disorders and psychopathy.

Multi-Axial • Correctional version of the MCMI-III provides early identification of
Other instru- Inventory-III substance abuse and mental health problems.
ments related (MCMI-III)
to psychopathy • The 175-question test takes 25 minutes to complete.
• Spanish versions available (Millon et al. 2002).

Minnesota • A self-report objective assessment measure with 567 items, 10 main clini-
Multiphasic cal scales, and 10 supplementary scales (Hathaway and McKinley 1989).
Personality • The Psychopathic Deviate Scale on the MMPI identifies individuals with
Inventory psychopathic and antisocial features.
(MMPI-2)
• Frequently used in criminal justice settings (particularly in prisons) for
classification and assignment to housing or offender programs and to
predict an offender’s response to placement in prison setting.
• MMPI subtypes described by Megargee et al. (1979) are often used to
identify offenders who require more intensive supervision and struc-
tured program activities.

32 Chapter 2
 Figure 2-6 (continued)
Instruments Examining Psychopathy and Risk for
Violence and Recidivism
Instruments Description
Other instru- Personality • Self-report instrument for assessing traits associated with psychopathy.
ments related Assessment • Includes 344 items and requires 50–60 minutes to administer.
to psychopathy Instrument (PAI)
• Contains scales for Negative Impression Management, Malingering, and
Defensiveness (Morey and Lanier 1998).
• The Antisocial Features (ANT) scale is the most highly correlated with
psychopathy and focuses on antisocial behaviors, egocentricity, and
stimulation-seeking.
Level of Service •A 54-point scale used to predict the chances of criminal recidivism or
Inventory (LSI) - supervision failure among offenders.
Revised •Useful for identifying those in need of more intensive levels of treatment,
placement in halfway houses, and level of supervision and security clas-
sification (Andrews and Bonta 1995).
•Used by jurisdictions to support an increase or decrease in the level of
community supervision.
•Includes assessment of drug use and is sometimes used in tandem with
substance abuse treatment decisions.
General
assessment Historical, •Provides a comprehensive risk assessment based on historical, clinical,
instruments Clinical, Risk and risk management assessments.
related to the Management •Composed of static and dynamic factors with information derived from
risk for vio- (HCR-20) clinical interview, standardized assessment (e.g., the PCL-R or PCL-
lence and SV), and collateral sources.
recidivism
• Includes three sections—10 historical items, 5 clinical items, and 5 risk
management items—with a final risk rating of low, medium, or high
(Webster et al. 1997, 2000).
The Violence Risk •An assessment tool for predicting violent recidivism.
Appraisal Guide •Is an actuarial measure based on 12 objective variables that are linked to
(VRAG) (Harris et recidivism.
al. 1993)
•Requires interview and archival review, and incorporates results of diag-
nostic testing, IQ testing, the PCL-R, criminal history, and indicators of
adult adjustment.

Selection and ments may be more appropriate than others

for particular purposes (CSAT 1994a),
Implementation of depending on the information needed for
treatment decisions. For example, some
Instruments instruments focus on drug dependence and
Using well-accepted and standardized instru- not abuse, some identify those for whom spe-
ments can bring uniformity, quality control, cific treatment options are appropriate, and
and structure to the process. Some instru-

Screening and Assessment 33

 some are validated for use with criminal jus- accompany the instruments. Five major sta-
tice populations. tistical guidelines are used to gauge an instru-
ment’s accuracy for use with client popula-
The appropriateness of particular instru- tions:
ments depends on the type of client being
referred to a specific criminal justice program • Overall accuracy—the extent to which the
and the goals related to program admission. instrument classifies respondents correctly.
For instance, drug education programs are • Sensitivity—the extent to which the instru-
generally provided to a wide number of ment accurately identifies those with sub-
offenders, and a substance abuse screen that stance use disorders (true positives).
tends to be overly inclusive for this interven- • Specificity—the extent to which the instru-
tion might be preferred to a more exclusive ment accurately identifies those without
screen. On the other hand, because of the substance use disorders (true negatives).
limited access to treatment for offenders with • Positive predictive value—the proportion of
co-occurring substance use and mental disor- offenders identified by the instrument as
ders, screening for mental disorders as well as having substance abuse problems, com-
for drug use problems may need to be conser- pared to the total number having substance
vative to avoid referring someone who does abuse problems.
not need services. Therefore, flexibility in
developing screening and assessment • Negative predictive value—the proportion
approaches is needed, depending on specific of offenders identified by the instrument as
program parameters (e.g., type of staff, client not having substance abuse problems, com-
goals and needs). pared to the total number not having sub-
stance abuse problems.
This section describes the various factors that
the consensus panel thinks are important in Psychometric information helps counselors
the selection of screening and assessment decide the usefulness of a screening instrument
instruments, including length, cost, window of in a specific criminal justice setting. Questions
detection, interview versus self-administered counselors should ask include
instruments, staff training required, literacy, • Are there normative scores for the popula-
language, and computerization. tion?
• Does the research show the instrument is
valid for use with offenders and for rele-
What Guidelines Are Available
vant ethnic/cultural groups represented?
Regarding the Effectiveness • Is it better to err on the side of false-
of Instruments? positive or false-negative results? In other
Screening and assessment instruments vary words, a decision must be made about
considerably in their ability to detect sub- whether to err on the side of sending some-
stance use disorders and in the coverage of one to treatment who does not need it or
related areas such as mental health and other not sending someone who does need it.
health issues, family and social functioning,
and employment. The consensus panel Length
believes that several guidelines should be con-
Another critical factor that enters into the
sidered when selecting substance abuse
choice of a substance abuse screening instru-
instruments for a particular criminal justice
ment is how long it takes to administer.
setting, in addition to the time and cost of
Although many drug use assessments are well
administration. These guidelines, also known
designed and serve as broad sorting tools for
as “psychometric properties,” are often
treatment and intervention, they tend to take
described in research reports examining a
longer to administer than correctional agen-
particular instrument or in manuals that

34 Chapter 2
 cies can afford (Knight et al. 2002). Rather, face interview can ensure that the respondent
correctional systems usually have a short understands the items and answers them, but
period of time to determine which of a large it is more time consuming and costly. The
number of offenders need treatment. For interview, which may be broken into several
example, the Program and Services Division sessions, might be more appropriate for those
of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice with physical or cognitive disabilities. If cost
coordinates a drug abuse screening and treat- is a concern, self-administered instruments
ment referral process for several hundred could be used. Use of small-group interviews
inmates monthly. The division lacks the staff, is another less costly alternative to individual
time, or financial resources to administer interviews (Broome
lengthy individual interviews for each new et al. 1996b).
admission. Therefore, simple logic dictates
that an instrument should not be used if it Research suggests Correctional staff
takes longer to administer than the staff time that the reliability of
available. the administration members who
method varies by
setting and the con-
Cost tent evaluated
have been trained
The cost of instruments varies according to (Broner et al. 2002;
Broome et al. 1996b; to administer an
whether they are publicly or commercially
available, whether the instrument is computer- Knight et al. 1998).
The method chosen instrument can, in
ized, and the unit costs per administration that
are assigned by the publisher. There are sever- (e.g., interview or
al screening and assessment instruments avail- self-administered) turn, train others
able at no cost in the public domain. Other also affects the
commercially available instruments are avail- amount of training to use it.
able that can often be administered for $1 to $5 required to adminis-
per unit. (See appendix C.) ter the screening.

Window of Detection Staff Training Required

Questions phrased to ask about a relatively Training will have a major impact on instru-
short window of detection—focusing on current ment selection. Logically, if resources for
rather than lifetime alcohol and drug prob- intensive training are not available, instru-
lems—are recommended for screening ments should be selected that do not require
(Cherpitel 1997; Knight et al. 2002) because interpretation. Although most screening
there is a greater chance of obtaining valid instruments do not require substantial staff
responses. However, shorter detection windows training, some, such as the SASSI, may
could be too restrictive, and some who need require more training than others. Further,
treatment could be overlooked (e.g., offenders even when little training is required, such as
who abstained from substances while awaiting for the CAGE or interview-based instru-
trial). ments, the level of training can influence the
validity of results. For assessment instru-
ments such as the ASI, training may have a
Interview Versus Self- significant impact on the interpretation of
Administered Instruments results, administration of the instrument, and
development of basic counseling techniques
The method used to administer an assessment related to engaging clients, eliciting problems,
instrument has implications for staffing, lan- interviewing strategies, and dealing with resis-
guage, literacy, and reading level. A face-to- tance.

Screening and Assessment 35

 Even with qualified staff, extensive training Computerization
may be difficult to implement. Choosing a
brief, easily administered screening instru- Some instruments allow screening through
ment that requires little staff training can computerization (e.g., ASI). Computerization
solve these difficulties. In some instances, can reduce the personnel time needed to con-
correctional staff members who have been duct screening and assessment but can also
trained to administer an instrument can, in reduce the comprehensiveness of information
turn, train others to use it (Knight et al. gathered compared to clinical interviews.
2002). Research indicates that a computerized ver-
sion of the ASI provides good reliability and
Literacy validity for use with substance-involved
clients (Butler et al. 1998, 2001). One report
A brief screening for literacy is recommended (Budman 2002) concluded that the computer-
if it is suspected that a client may not be able
ized ASI is “more reliable, faster to adminis-
to complete a paper-and-pencil test. The
ter, more accepted by patients, and more
Slosson Oral Reading Test–Revised
(www.slosson.com) may be useful if a coun- cost-effective” in comparison to the interview
selor wants to know whether a client can read version of the ASI. While computerization
at a particular grade level. It is important to can decrease the effort and time required for
note, however, that a client’s inability to read scoring, it can be an obstacle for offenders
or write does not mean he or she cannot take who are unfamiliar with computer technology
an active part in the assessment. Rather, the and introduces added up-front and ongoing
counselor can substitute an interview for a costs.
paper-and-pencil assessment and a
thumbprint for a signature.
Screening and
Language Assessment
Optimally, the instrument chosen should be
written in the individual’s language of choice,
Considerations for
whether English or another language. Specific Populations
However, it should not be assumed that indi- Within different treatment settings in the
viduals who can speak a particular language criminal justice system, screening and assess-
can also read that language, or any other. To ment instruments and procedures are some-
that end, the client may need to communicate times altered to address the unique needs of
in “street language.” In this case, the coun- specific clinical populations, such as ethnic
selor should mirror and leverage whatever and cultural minorities, women, and offend-
vocabulary the client uses. Professional or ers with co-occurring disorders. For example,
clinical jargon should be avoided (CSAT there is a growing recognition that instru-
1994a). ments vary in their ability to detect substance
Translating an instrument on the fly, such as abuse and other problems among these specif-
for the Hispanic/Latino population, will ic populations and that in some cases new
greatly reduce the reliability and validity of instruments need to be developed. A related
screening results. Each population has differ- concern is that if a screening or assessment
ent usages of language; misunderstandings instrument is substantially modified for use
and inaccuracies can impact engagement in with specific populations, research is needed
treatment and client motivation for change. to validate the effectiveness of the new instru-
ment in that setting. Another concern is that
if items are added or deleted, this may affect

36 Chapter 2
 the overall scoring of the instrument. The fol- It may be necessary for a counselor to modify
lowing section presents issues to consider screening and assessment instruments to be
when screening and assessing specific popula- sensitive to cultural differences. Individuals
tions and suggests strategies for modifications interested in modifying instruments should
to instruments and procedures. consult the research literature to identify
adaptations that have already been developed
and validated or new scales that have been
Racial and Ethnic Minorities adapted for the instruments. For example,
When the counselor and the offender are several adaptations of the ASI have been
from different racial or ethnic groups, the developed for use with American Indians
potential for misunderstanding is consider- (Carise et al. 1998) and with women (CSAT
able. These differences can affect the staff’s 1997c). Also, new
ability to assess client needs and/or to recom- intake and followup
mend culturally competent services for clients scales have been
from other cultures and can jeopardize the developed for the Women respond
client’s chances for treatment success. The ASI (Alterman et al.
sources of misunderstanding originate in cul- 1998). Counselors differently to the
ture, socioeconomic class, and language (Sue are encouraged to
and Sue 1999), as well as in race, gender determine whether screening process
(Broner et al. 2001a), literacy, and physical norms for an instru-
or cognitive inability to respond to the instru- ment make sense than men, and a
ment (CSAT 1994a). with the population
they are testing. If longer, more
A general introduction to a screening or the recognized crite-
assessment could include statements about the rion score results in
effects of substance abuse on society or on the flexible format is
too many individuals
client’s culture, along with information about being excluded from
the purpose of the process. Counselors should treatment, perhaps often useful.
ask clients directly about how they view or the counselor should
describe themselves and their preferred usage consider lowering it.
of terms such as black, African American, (See also the forthcoming TIP Improving
person of color, Hispanic, Latino, Chicana, Cultural Competence in Substance Abuse
Pacific Islander, gay, homosexual, or lesbian. Treatment [CSAT in development b].)
Counselors should also be aware of general
cultural beliefs and expectations. For exam-
ple, screening American-Indian populations Women
can prove difficult because gaining trust is Counselors also need to be aware of special
sometimes a challenge. Moreover, some tribal issues in screening and assessing female
cultures dictate silence about substance abuse offenders. Women respond differently to the
issues. As a result, a screening that detects screening process than men (Kassebaum
the need for further assessment brings the 1999), and a longer, more flexible format is
stigma of losing dignity in the tribe. often useful, particularly to explore unantici-
American-Indian men and women may also be pated areas that may arise. Females are more
the victims of other types of abuse that can likely than males to have a co-occurring men-
impede the screening and assessment process. tal disorder and trauma-related problems. In
Further barriers of language, literacy, and addition, they are more likely to be affected
comprehension are also present in this popu- by poverty, abuse histories, unstable social
lation (Sue and Sue 1999). supports, and medical problems (el-Bassel et
al. 1996; Fullilove et al. 1993; Haywood et al.

Screening and Assessment 37

 2000; Henderson 1998; Jacobson and Herald for this population. One example of an instru-
1990; Jordan et al. 1996; Richie and Johnsen ment that has been tested with both male and
1996; Teplin et al. 1996). In addition, many female populations is the TCUDS II, which
have lost custody of their children as a result has been found to have good reliability for
of incarceration. Important counseling and both genders (Knight 2001). Other screening
treatment approaches for women are instruments such as TWEAK have been
described in CSAT’s Technical Assistance developed specifically for women.
Publication (TAP) 23, Substance Abuse
Treatment for Women Offenders: Guide to
Promising Practices (Kassebaum 1999), and Offenders With Co-Occurring
the forthcoming TIP Substance Abuse Mental Disorders
Treatment: Addressing the Specific Needs of As noted previously, specialized screening
Women (CSAT in development g). Additional and assessment approaches are needed for
guidelines for screening and assessment of offenders with co-occurring disorders.
trauma history among female offenders are Integrated screening and assessment
discussed earlier in this chapter. approaches should be used to determine the
Most substance abuse screening and assess- scope, symptoms, and consequences (e.g.,
ment instruments were developed and tested level of cognitive and intellectual functioning)
in male populations. Those working with of mental and substance use disorders and to
female offenders should carefully review examine the relationship between these disor-
screening and assessment instruments to ders and criminal behavior. Because of the
examine whether they have included content high rates of co-occurring disorders among
that is relevant to female offenders, such as offenders in criminal justice settings, identifi-
information related to custody of children cation of a single disorder (i.e., either mental
and parenting, history of physical and sexual health or substance use) should immediately
abuse, and symptoms of trauma. Test instru- trigger screening for the other type of disor-
ments should be examined to determine if der. Somewhat longer periods of screening
they were developed and normed using female and assessment may be needed for offenders
populations, and if not, whether there are with cognitive deficits (e.g., limited attention
other instruments that may be more suitable span) related to their mental disorders.
Counselors may need to allow
breaks during interview sessions,
Advice to the Counselor: move at a slower pace during the
Screening Specific Populations interview, and obtain collateral
information to verify key infor-
• It may be necessary for a counselor to modify screening mation related to mental disor-
and assessment instruments to be sensitive to cultural der symptoms, treatment and
and other differences. medication use, and interactive
• Women respond differently to the screening process effects of co-occurring disorders.
than men, and a longer, more flexible form is often use-
ful to explore unanticipated areas that may arise. Depending on the criminal jus-
tice setting, screening may
• Many adaptations have already been developed and vali- include a brief interview, use of
dated. For instance, new versions of the ASI have been self-report instruments, and
developed for use among American Indians and with review of archival records. A
women. number of short self-report
• Counselors interested in modifying instruments should instruments are also available to
consult the research literature to identify new adapta- examine the presence of mental
tions or scales for existing instruments. disorder symptoms (Peters and

38 Chapter 2
 Bartoi 1997). A mental status examination is Alcohol and Substance Use Screening and the
also provided during many screenings for co- Level of Service Inventory–Revised (LSI-R).
occurring disorders. In addition to examining Based on the instruments, an extensive treat-
key symptoms, mental health treatment histo- ment matching approach places offenders in
ry, and family history of mental disorder, it is correctional settings where intensity varies
helpful to assess the interactive effects of both from no treatment to therapeutic communi-
disorders to determine whether there is an ties. The treatment matching approach
independent mental disorder, or if mental dis- defines key criteria for admission to each
order symptoms are present only when the level of correctional treatment services based
offender uses drugs or alcohol. on the history of involvement in correctional
treatment, individual motivation, social sup-
Screening for suicidal thoughts and behavior port, living arrangements (if in noninstitu-
should occur on an ongoing basis for all tional settings), level of mental disorder and
offenders with co-occurring disorders in the substance abuse symptoms, substance depen-
criminal justice system. This screening is par- dence symptoms, and other factors (O’Keefe
ticularly important for offenders with severe 2000).
depression or schizophrenia and individuals
who are experiencing stimulant withdrawal.
Suicide screening should be conducted at the Florida Department of
time of transfer to new institutions, or at dif- Corrections (FDOC)
ferent stages in the justice system (e.g.,
arrest, pretrial diversion, probation). All sui- Florida has developed an integrated screening
cidal behavior should be taken seriously and and assessment system for all inmates enter-
assessed promptly to identify the types of ser- ing its reception centers. The system uses the
vices needed. For more information see TIP SSI-SA coupled with a records review (e.g.,
42, Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons referrals from drug courts, history of DUI or
With Co-Occurring Disorders (CSAT 2005c). drug offenses, FDOC treatment history) and a
self-report gathered from interviews during
the reception process. Responses from the
Integrated Screening various sources are weighted and then used to
determine the offender’s needed intensity of
and Assessment— treatment and placement. Those inmates
Sample Approaches placed in services are administered a further
assessment on transfer to a permanent insti-
Programs often integrate a variety of screening tution, including the ASI and other psycho-
and assessment instruments to place clients in social information. Key screening and assess-
the most appropriate treatment program. ment information is computerized and avail-
Several sample models of integrated screening able to treatment, classification, and proba-
and assessment implementations are described tion and parole staff (U.S. Department of
below. Justice 1991).

Colorado Department of Jacksonville, Florida, Adult

Corrections (CDOC) Drug Court Programs
Colorado has a unique screening and assess- This jurisdiction takes an integrated
ment approach applied to offenders in both approach to screening and assessment that
prison and community settings. All inmates blends information from screening instru-
transferred to CDOC for supervision receive ments, interviews, and archived records. For
a comprehensive screening and assessment for example, in the Jacksonville Adult Drug
substance abuse problems, including the Court program, offenders are first inter-

Screening and Assessment 39

 viewed and offered treatment by their attor- attorney’s office flags offenders charged with
neys and the public defender. After that, sev- possession or being under the influence.
eral steps are followed: Then, probation staff reviews prior arrest
1. Treatment Accountability for Safer history and interviews the offender about
Communities (TASC) screens every offend- substance abuse history and willingness and
er in the program (either in jail or in the ability to comply with program requirements.
TASC office) for the likelihood of sub- Finally, clinical staff from the program’s
stance abuse or dependency, using the treatment providers complete a screening
agency’s screening form, coupled with a interview.
commercially available screen. Eligible candidates are given a predetermined
2. For offenders with substance use disor- period of time in which to either plead guilty
ders, the need for treatment is evaluated or opt into the treatment program. When
using section 1 of the American Society of candidates opt for treatment, suitability is
Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Patient then determined. This entails a full assess-
Placement Criteria, Second Edition, ment, including a complete review of criminal
Revised (PPC-2R) (ASAM 2001). history, the circumstances surrounding the
3. For offenders who need treatment, place- charged offense, the results of any prior
ment criteria are assessed with the other interactions with the criminal justice system,
sections of the ASAM PPC-2R, which and a risk/needs assessment (with the
include prior treatment history; biomedi- National Institute of Corrections’ version of
cal, emotional, and behavioral conditions the LSI) to assess treatment needs and risk of
and complications; treatment acceptance/ reoffense. Finally, clinical staff conducts an
resistance; relapse and continued use ASI and a full psychosocial history to deter-
potential, and recovery environment. mine the offender’s motivation for treatment,
4. For offenders placed in treatment, a DSM- desire for change, emotional stability, and
IV diagnosis is provided. ability to comply with program requirements.
The program runs for 18 months, with
All screening and assessment information, the reassessments every 6 months to re-evaluate
offender’s treatment progress, and program risk/needs scores (again using the LSI). The
evaluation and monitoring data are stored in new scores are then used by the Drug Court
an MIS that is available to drug court staff, Team (e.g., clinical staff, judge) to adjust
including the drug court judge who can access supervision and treatment strategies.
key information such as recent drug test
results during drug court status hearings. The
MIS was developed by the drug court staff, Conclusions and
court technology staff, and the City of
Jacksonville. A juvenile MIS is being devel- Recommendations
oped (Cooper 2002). The consensus panel believes that the follow-
ing are important points and recommenda-
tions about screening and assessment for
Orange County, California, criminal justice populations:
Drug Court Program • An effective screening and assessment
Orange County targets nonviolent offenders approach will encourage appropriate refer-
charged with possession or being under the ral of offenders to different levels of treat-
influence of illicit drugs, first determining the ment and will reduce the likelihood that
offender’s eligibility and suitability for the offenders are released to the community
Drug Court Program. To determine eligibility without treatment (see chapter 3 for related
for the Drug Court Program, the district discussion).

40 Chapter 2
 • Appropriate assessment for substance abuse stance use disorders and to provide infor-
treatment in criminal justice settings exam- mation regarding other areas related to
ines the substance abuse history, psychopa- substance abuse. A range of substance
thy and related risk factors, history of men- abuse screening and assessment instruments
tal health problems, and other psychosocial have been validated for use with offenders,
areas that are affected by substance abuse. and some are available at relatively little
• Intensive treatment should clearly be expense.
reserved for offenders who have at least • The psychometric
moderate substance abuse problems and at properties of
A range of
least moderate risk for criminal recidivism. screening and
Intensive treatment for low-risk offenders assessment instru-
will have only a minor impact on reincar- ments should be substance abuse
ceration rates. However, there is still con- carefully reviewed,
siderable work to be done to determine the and choice of screening and
most effective procedures for treatment instruments based
matching with offenders. on demonstrated assessment instru-
• Failure to identify incarcerated offenders reliability and
who need postrelease treatment reduces the validity within ments have been
impact of positive change that occurred substance abuse
during correctional treatment. populations, and validated for use
optimally, the utili-
• Improved instruments and procedures for
ty of instruments with offenders,
substance abuse screening and assessment
in criminal justice
will assist in matching offenders to appro-
settings.
priate postrelease treatment services. and some are
• A tiered screening
• Matching has not been consistently demon-
and assessment
strated to be effective, and only limited available at
approach could be
alternative approaches are available.
developed in set-
• Because reports of offenders’ drug prob- tings in which sev- relatively little
lems are incomplete or contain contradicto- eral types of treat-
ry information, other collateral sources of ment services are expense.
information need to be obtained (e.g., drug available. The ini-
test results, correctional records) that can tial screening
be combined with self-report information to includes a broad filter to detect those who
make referral decisions. For example, in have substance abuse problems, while the
many correctional facilities, drug tests are more intensive assessment reviews specific
used to flag the need for treatment—even treatment needs and risk levels so that the
when an offender denies recent substance offender can be assigned to an appropriate
abuse. Similarly, criminal records may indi- level of treatment.
cate substance abuse problems, based on a
• Screening and assessment information
history of drug-related or DUI/DWI
should be obtained at each major point of
arrests, or presentence investigation
transition within the criminal justice system
results.
(e.g., booking to jail, placement on proba-
• While most staff may conduct screenings, tion). In some cases, relevant information
staff with appropriate training should pro- can be obtained from previous stages in the
vide assessments and related diagnoses and system, for example through transfer of
treatment plan recommendations. records from probation to institutional set-
• Screening and assessment instruments vary tings.
considerably in their ability to detect sub-

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 • Offenders initially assessed with symptoms to the prior history of abuse, counseling
of co-occurring disorders should be evaluat- approaches in dealing with abuse and trau-
ed over an extended period of time to exam- ma issues, and in making referral to mental
ine whether these symptoms resolve in the health services.
absence of substance abuse. This reassess- • Memoranda of understanding and other
ment should be conducted by staff members formal agreements can be developed across
who understand patterns of symptom inter- different agencies working within the crimi-
action among co-occurring disorders. nal justice system to promote sharing of
• Screening and assessment for a prior histo- screening and assessment information. Key
ry of physical and sexual abuse should be information related to treatment progress,
conducted routinely, particularly in settings outcomes, diagnoses, and ancillary services
that include large numbers of female needs should be communicated across dif-
offenders. Staff training is needed to devel- ferent points in the criminal justice system.
op effective interviewing approaches related

42 Chapter 2
 3 Triage and
Placement in
Treatment Services
Overview
In This Identifying offenders in need of substance abuse treatment is only the
Chapter… first step in providing help to these individuals. Because no single treat-
ment has been shown to be effective for all offenders, effective matching
Treatment Levels and to individual needs such as vocational or employment skills, family
Components counseling, and mental health services improves the likelihood that the
client will successfully complete treatment. Matching to specific treat-
Potential Barriers to
ment interventions also is cost-effective and improves the quality of ser-
Triage and Placement
vices within existing programs. For example, offenders appropriately
Creating a Triage and matched to either a high-structure, behaviorally oriented program or a
Placement System low-structure counseling program consistently have significantly less
severe problems and lower rates of substance abuse than those not
Compiling Information To appropriately matched to treatment programs. Finally, with only a lim-
Guide Triage and ited number of available intensive treatment slots (e.g., residential ser-
Placement Decisions vices) in many criminal justice settings, offenders placed in these pro-
Conclusions and grams who do not need or desire intensive treatment may be disruptive
Recommendations or drop out of treatment prematurely, preventing others from benefiting
from them.

This chapter provides detailed information on how to best use the infor-
mation obtained through screening and assessment in order to match
the offender to appropriate treatment services. It begins by discussing
three major treatment categories and outlines barriers to placement. A
detailed discussion of triage and placement follows.

Treatment Levels and Components

The consensus panel believes that treatment matching in the criminal
justice system is most effective when there is a continuum of services—
ranging from low to high intensity. This section provides a brief descrip-
tion of treatment levels that may be available in criminal justice set-
tings. The continuum of treatment levels includes three major treatment
categories: pretreatment services, outpatient treatment, and inpatient
treatment (including residential care). Several types of program services

43
 Effectiveness of Treatment Levels—Results From the
DATOS Study
Results from the federally funded Drug Abuse Treatment Outcome Studies (DATOS) (Hubbard et al. 1997;
Simpson et al. 2002) indicate that all major treatment levels (including long-term residential, short-term
inpatient, outpatient, and outpatient methadone) are effective in reducing substance abuse and criminal
activity. For example, reductions in weekly cocaine use from pretreatment to 1 year posttreatment followup
ranged from 46 percent among short-term residential clients to 20 percent among outpatient methadone
clients. Reductions in criminal activity from pretreatment to 1 year posttreatment followup ranged from 25
percent among long-term residential clients to 8 percent among outpatient clients.

Key findings and implications from the DATOS studies include the following:
• All substance abuse treatment modalities are effective in reducing substance abuse and criminal activity.
• Residential treatment programs of at least 3 months’ duration are particularly cost-effective for use with
criminal justice clients.
• Client readiness for and commitment to change and engagement and retention in treatment are important
predictors of treatment outcomes. These factors, when routinely assessed by criminal justice programs,
may be useful in targeting offenders who need more intensive services (e.g., intensive case management).
• Measures of client engagement and treatment progress are good predictors of dropout from treatment.
When routinely assessed, these predictors can help identify clients who require specialized interventions
(e.g., peer mentors, motivational enhancement therapies, individual counseling) to sustain their involve-
ment in treatment.
• Involvement in posttreatment peer support activities is helpful in preventing relapse. Clients are more
likely to engage in ongoing peer support groups if they begin these activities during treatment.
• Among clients with prior treatment experience, outcomes are more dependent on the quality of relation-
ships with treatment counselors than are outcomes for first-time clients (Franey and Ashton 2002).

often are available within each treatment primary prevention programs are in schools
level. As the text box above indicates, or the community.
research suggests that all major treatment • Early intervention. This includes psychoed-
levels are effective. Nonetheless, the consen- ucational programs for those who have used
sus panel believes that clients should be substances and are considered to be at high
matched not only on the intensity of services risk for substance-related problems or have
they need, but also on the particular compo- a history of substance abuse. Other inter-
nents that are responsive to their individual ventions include screening and assessment
needs. to identify substance abuse problems. Brief
interventions also are appropriate for
Pretreatment Services offenders who use substances but who do
not meet the diagnosis of having a substance
Pretreatment services, which are not part of use disorder. For example, ongoing evalua-
primary treatment, include primary preven- tion can help determine if referral to a
tion, early intervention, and detoxification. more intensive level of care is needed. In
Primary prevention and early intervention are some instances, early intervention can be
not typically used in criminal justice settings. used as short-term treatment for individu-
• Primary prevention. These are services for als with low-severity substance abuse prob-
people who have not used substances. Most lems.

44 Chapter 3
 • Detoxification. Medically supervised detoxi- Treatment [CSAT in development d] and
fication services are required for offenders Substance Abuse: Administrative Issues in
whose alcohol or drug abuse has caused Intensive Outpatient Treatment [CSAT in
severe and life-threatening symptoms (e.g., development c].)
acute intoxication, blackouts). Although • Methadone treatment. This is a medically
detoxification typically is conducted prior supervised outpatient treatment that pro-
to the onset of substance abuse treatment, it vides counseling while maintaining the
is important to provide a thorough assess- client on the drug methadone. This regimen
ment during detoxification and to provide is used primarily for heroin or other opioid
orientation to the recovery and treatment addiction and provides a legitimate, closely
process. For more information, see chapter monitored substitute for illicit drugs. The
2 of this TIP and the forthcoming TIP client must be able to document at least a 2-
Detoxification and Substance Abuse year history of addiction to qualify for a
Treatment (Center for Substance Abuse methadone treatment program. It is rarely
Treatment [CSAT] in development a). used with those who are incarcerated. (For
more information see TIP 43, Medication-
Outpatient Treatment Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction
Also referred to as ambulatory care, outpatient in Opioid Treatment Programs
treatment provides a broad range of services [CSAT 2005a]).
without overnight accommodation and includes • Day treatment or partial hospitalization.
nonintensive and intensive outpatient treat- This is substance abuse treatment with pro-
ment, methadone treatment, and day treatment fessional assessment and treatment of more
or partial hospitalization. Some of these ser- than 20 hours per week in a structured pro-
vices can be provided following inpatient or gram. This is the most intensive of the out-
residential treatment, or as followup care after patient treatment options and can be used
involvement in a residential program. for treating clients who demonstrate the
• Nonintensive outpatient treatment. This is greatest degree of dysfunction but who do
substance abuse treatment that includes not require inpatient or residential treat-
professional assessment and treatment ment. Evening and weekend programming
involving less than 9 hours per week in reg- often is included.
ularly scheduled sessions. Nonintensive out-
patient treatment often addresses related Inpatient Treatment and
psychiatric, emotional, and social issues,
and offers a forum to explore issues such as Residential Care
the relationship between violence and men- Inpatient treatment options include intensive
tal disorders. Nonintensive outpatient treat- medical, psychiatric, and psychosocial treat-
ment also can accommodate clients with job ment provided on a 24-hour basis. The contin-
or family responsibilities, as treatment ser- uum of residential care includes psychosocial
vices may be offered on weekends or care at the most intensive end and group living
evenings. with no professional supervision at the least
• Intensive outpatient treatment. This is sub- intensive end. It is unlikely that the full range
stance abuse treatment with professional of services will be available in any one commu-
assessment and treatment from 9 to 20 nity.
hours per week in a structured program. • Intensive residential treatment. This long-
These programs can be held on evenings or term treatment can be directed by a sub-
weekends. (For more information see the stance abuse treatment professional or
forthcoming TIPs Substance Abuse: could be medically directed. Intensive resi-
Clinical Issues in Intensive Outpatient dential treatment is appropriate for people

Triage and Placement in Treatment Services 45

 with multiple problems, especially those ment to shape behavior. It is appropriate
with co-occurring mental and substance use for people with substance abuse problems
disorders (COD). Psychosocial rehabilita- and concomitant disorders that do not
tion is always a goal of treatment. The require acute medical or psychiatric inter-
duration of treatment in this setting varies vention. People compliant with psychiatric
considerably, from 3 months to as long as 2 and other prescription medications are
years. appropriate for this level of care. The focus
• Therapeutic community (TC). The tradi- of care is on psychosocial rehabilitation.
tional TC is a long-term (15 to 24 months) • Medically monitored intensive inpatient
rehabilitative model that is often staffed by treatment. This level of care involves
recovering professionals, treatment and around-the-clock medical monitoring,
mental health professionals, and vocational assessment, and treatment in an inpatient
and educational counselors. Therapeutic setting, usually by a nurse or nurse practi-
help from the resi- tioner. It is used for clients who have acute
dential community and severe substance use disorders and who
paves the way for may also have a coexisting medical or psy-
residents to recover chiatric disorder. Such treatment generally
Accurate from their sub- involves a short to intermediate length of
stance abuse prob- stay (7 to 45 days) and may include non-
screening and lems and to develop medical or social model programs with vari-
the vocational, edu- able lengths of stay.
assessment are cational, and social • Medically managed intensive inpatient
skills they need to treatment. This level of care involves
necessary for become productive around-the-clock, medically directed evalu-
members of society. ation and treatment in an acute-care inpa-
effective Most TC residents tient setting, usually by a medical doctor.
have been involved This level of care is appropriate for the
with the criminal treatment of medical and psychiatric prob-
placement. justice system. The lems that may require biomedical treatment
theory and practice (such as life support) or secure services
of the TC have been (such as locked units). Such treatment gen-
detailed in the liter- erally involves a short to intermediate
ature (De Leon 2000), and the effectiveness length of stay (7 to 45 days).
of these programs has been documented
• Short-term nonhospital intensive residential
both in prisons and in community-based
treatment. This treatment is generally 21 to
settings (Melnick et al. 2001). A 2-day train-
45 days in length and is designed to teach
ing course offered by the Mid-America
the client how to live a substance-free life
Addiction Technology Transfer Center in
and to provide motivation for the mainte-
Kansas City, Missouri, is available. This
nance of such a lifestyle. Follow-up care on
course consists of lectures, small groups,
an outpatient basis and continued partici-
and instructional materials on the TC
pation in peer support groups is recom-
model and how it works. For more informa-
mended to maintain the recovery process
tion go to www.mattc.org/index.html.
begun in the residential setting.
• Psychosocial residential care. This long-
• Halfway house. Residents are expected to
term (6 to 24 months) psychosocial care
follow house rules and share house respon-
model has elements similar to the therapeu-
sibilities in a residential setting under staff
tic community model in that it relies heavily
supervision. Residents generally find their
on peer pressure as well as formal treat-

46 Chapter 3
 own way to outside activities (e.g., work, tracts and maintain itself can compete with an
court, counseling, vocational training, and offender’s needs for treatment. Or, inmates
schooling). The house sometimes offers could be assigned to institutional education
treatment services. Length of stay is limited programs. In addition, there are also compet-
or unlimited depending on the attainment of ing demands for treatment. Treatment service
specific progress goals. options often are limited and waiting lists
• Group home. This refers to a residential, exist for most services in community-based
transitional living situation without any spe- programs. The community-based system of
cific treatment plan and minimal staff care across the country largely is funded to
supervision. It is sometimes known as a provide services to a nonoffender population.
three-quarter-way house. Residents may In some cases, prioritization of community
work and receive education, training, or treatment services for offenders has placed a
treatment in the community. House resi- strain on the limited number of available
dents generally decide on admission of new treatment slots.
residents. House responsibilities are
shared, and the house is governed and run Information Flow
by its residents. The length of stay is
generally unlimited as long as abstinence Issues regarding the transfer of information
from substances is maintained; the Oxford across different settings in the criminal justice
House model includes complete resident system present a major barrier to effective
self-governance and self-sufficiency. The placement in offender treatment services. For
key to success in all such models is that the example, this might include a need for a cen-
living situation is substance free, which sup- tralized database that can be accessed by vari-
ports abstinence among residents. ous providers as offenders move through the
system.

Potential Barriers to
Creating a Triage and
Triage and Placement
Placement System
Inadequate Screening and The consensus panel believes that to ensure
appropriate treatment for offenders who
Assessment abuse substances, the offender’s needs and
Accurate screening and assessment are neces- available resources must be balanced.
sary for effective placement. However, Coordination of treatment matching within
resources, adequate time to conduct compre- the criminal justice system can reduce the
hensive assessments, and trained staff are not long-term costs of incarceration and other
always available in criminal justice settings. As criminal justice functions only if adequate
a result, substance abuse treatment in criminal personnel and funding are available for case
justice settings often is based on sparse and management. Ongoing planning and coordina-
inadequate information (Knight et al. 2002). tion among criminal justice staff, substance
abuse treatment staff, and policymakers and
other stakeholders is important to establish
Competing Demands in an effective treatment matching system.
Institutional Settings
Based on the experiences of consensus panel
A challenge for substance abuse treatment
members, the optimal approach would be to
programs in institutional settings is the com-
assemble a team consisting of correctional/
peting demands on offenders’ time. For exam-
supervision and clinical staff to develop a
ple, a prison’s need for labor to fulfill its con-
triage and placement system and to assume

Triage and Placement in Treatment Services 47

 responsibility for compiling and processing information on confidentiality, go to
treatment matching information. Once the www.hipaa.samhsa.gov and see CSAT 2004)
triage and placement system has been devel- • Describing offender treatment and supervi-
oped, the team can review cases referred to sion/management responsibilities for each
treatment, transfers, and placement in high organization to avoid duplication of efforts,
intensity or specialized treatment programs interagency conflict, and lapses in monitor-
(e.g., co-occurring disorders services). ing offenders
This coordinated approach also can ensure • Evaluating the effectiveness of treatment
that ongoing troubleshooting occurs to adjust matching practices and placement criteria
eligibility criteria, to check admission and on an ongoing basis
transfer procedures, and to monitor reentry • Determining offenders’ eligibility for and
to the community. Although triage and place- access to health, mental health, and social
ment teams do not necessarily meet on a daily services in the community
basis, they are regularly involved in reviewing
offenders’ placement status and decisions to Triage and Placement
place or transfer offenders to different pro-
gram settings. Scoring criteria for assigning Strategies
offenders to different levels of treatment often Triage and placement strategies for offender
are developed by clinical staff with significant treatment programs depend on the range and
involvement and review by criminal justice type of services available, specific eligibility
staff (e.g., classification officers). Use of scor- requirements attached to various programs,
ing criteria and development of a triage and and the resources available to manage this
placement database are useful for document process. In some criminal justice settings
standardization and treatment provision (e.g., jails) only limited types of services are
across different groups of offenders. available, such as 12-Step groups or a more
intensive treatment program. In these set-
Following are key triage and placement activi- tings, elaborate triage and referral systems
ties that the consensus panel believes can be are unnecessary, and placement decisions are
jointly undertaken by a team of correctional often based on a brief substance abuse
and clinical staff: screening and a brief risk screening (e.g., for
• Developing a treatment placement database violence, acute mental health symptoms) to
of treatment resources available in the com- determine eligibility for the program. This
munity or correctional facility often is accomplished by a single staff mem-
• Defining key characteristics of existing ber and through a combination of self-admin-
treatment programs and the types of istered tests, brief interview, and records
offenders and associated levels of treatment review.
needs with whom the programs are most
In settings that feature a range of treatment
successful
services, triage and placement are usually
• Documenting the referral process with lengthier, often involving multiple staff and
appropriate timeframes and communication compilation of multiple sources of informa-
requirements for each system tion. These settings often use a scoring system
• Outlining the information to be shared or “algorithm” to determine which offenders
between agencies and developing proce- should receive priority for available treat-
dures for transfer of key information with- ment slots. The consensus panel recommends
out breaching confidentiality (for more that in general, the sophistication of a treat-
ment matching system should reflect the

48 Chapter 3
 • Range of different levels of treatment intensi-
ty available
Compiling Information
• Scope of information needed to determine eli- To Guide Triage and
gibility for admission to the various levels of Placement Decisions
treatment
Screening and assessment are discussed com-
• Consequences for “mismatching” offenders to prehensively in chapter 2. This section outlines
the different levels of treatment how to use information derived from screening
Under most conditions, triage and placement and assessment to make triage and placement
decisions are guided by the need to reserve decisions.
program slots for offenders with more severe As described in Figure 3-1, placement and
substance abuse problems and who present at triage strategies in criminal justice settings
least moderate risk for criminal recidivism often use a tiered approach. In the first stage
(see Figure 3-1, next page). Research indi- of this process (screening and assessment),
cates that treatment programs targeting attempts are made to identify major mental
offenders with moderate to high risk for health problems or psychopathy that would
recidivism produce the greatest posttreatment interfere with involvement in substance abuse
reductions in recidivism and are more cost- treatment. If one of these problems is identi-
effective (Andrews et al. 1990; Bonta 1997; fied, the offender can be directly routed to a
Gendreau 1996). However, research does not specialized treatment or management unit/
support placement of moderate- to high-risk program. This tiered approach enables crimi-
offenders in minimally intensive treatment nal justice staff to quickly identify offenders
services (e.g., educational groups, 12-Step who are not good candidates for substance
groups) unless additional, more intensive ser- abuse treatment and prevents unnecessary
vices are also provided. In summary, offend- substance abuse screening and assessment for
ers with more severe addiction problems and offenders who would perform poorly in exist-
more significant risks for criminal recidivism ing substance abuse programs.
do not experience positive treatment out-
comes unless they are placed in highly struc- If a range of offender treatment options is
tured and intensive treatment programs. available, placement in services usually is
Conversely, assigning low-severity offenders determined by the following factors:
to these high-intensity programs often is inef- • Risk for criminal recidivism
ficient and counterproductive for people who
use drugs casually, who are then
exposed to the corrosive effects
of more seasoned offenders with Advice to the Counselor:
pronounced criminal attitudes,
beliefs, and lifestyles.
Triage and Placement
• Measurements of client readiness for change, commit-
ment to change, and engagement in treatment are
important predictors of treatment outcomes.
• In settings with limited services available, elaborate
triage systems are unnecessary and placement often can
be determined with a brief interview of the offender,
some self-administered tests, and a records review.
• Accurate screening and assessment are necessary for
effective triage and placement in the face of competing
demands for resources.

Triage and Placement in Treatment Services 49

 Figure 3-1
Placement and Triage Strategies

Source: Zimmerman 2000.

• Level of offender needs for substance abuse, municate in individual and group settings
mental health and other psychosocial or med- and to withstand stress in highly intensive
ical services, and employment therapeutic communities
• Offender motivation and readiness for treat- Research indicates that treatment programs
ment that place individuals in services according to
• Other offender characteristics including cog- these areas are likely to enhance outcomes for
nitive and intellectual abilities, abilities to offenders (Andrews et al. 1990; Gendreau
read and write, and related abilities to com- 1996). The following sections discuss each of

50 Chapter 3
 these areas in relation to triage and place- intensity interventions such as outpatient
ment services, identify information sources treatment, drug education, and peer support
necessary for placement, and list instruments or 12-Step programs (see Figure 3-1) (Falkin
that can be used to compile the information. et al. 1999).
For more information on the instruments list-
ed, see chapter 2 and appendix C.
Information needed for
triage and placement
Risk for Criminal Recidivism
• Criminal history, including age at first
Assessment of the risk for future criminal arrest, number and type of prior arrests,
and/or violent behavior is of vital importance history of violence and aggressive behavior,
in the process of assigning offenders to treat- history of incarceration, probation and/or
ment programs within the criminal justice parole revocations
system. Offender characteristics and environ-
mental factors used to estimate the likelihood • Age, education, marital status, employment
of future criminal behavior are termed “risk history
factors.” (See chapter 2 for information on • Characteristics of psychopathy, including
identifying risk factors.) entitlement, impulsivity, superficial inter-
personal relationships, lack of empathy,
Once criminal risk factors are identified, sensation seeking, poorly controlled anger
research indicates that structured and inten-
• Nature of offender’s family and social net-
sive cognitive–behavioral approaches can
work (prosocial versus procriminal)
address offenders’ “criminogenic needs”
related to their dynamic risk factors (those • Other personality disorders, including
that are likely to change over time) (Andrews paranoia
and Bonta 1998; Wanberg and Milkman
1998). Andrews and Bonta (1998) have identi- Instruments used to compile
fied several promising targets for treatment this information
intervention based on dynamic risk factors:
Use of some of these instruments is described in
• Developing and improving life management, chapter 2.
problemsolving, and self-control skills
• Psychopathy Checklist—Revised (PCL-R)
• Developing associations or relationships and and the Psychopathy Checklist–Screening
bonding with prosocial and anticriminal Version (PCL-SV)
peers and with prosocial and anticriminal
role models •Psychopathic Personality Inventory (PPI)
• Enhancing closer family feelings and com- •Level of Services Inventory—Revised
munication (LSI-R)
• Improving positive family structures to pro- •Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory—III
mote monitoring (MCMI-III), Correctional Form
• Managing and changing antisocial thoughts, •Personality Assessment Instrument (PAI)
attitudes, and feelings •Novaco Anger Inventory
•Jesness Inventory
In general, offenders who are at high risk for
criminal recidivism require more structured •Paulus Deception Scale
and intensive treatment interventions such as •Inventory of Sensation Seeking
intensive outpatient treatment, day treat-
ment, residential treatment, or TCs, while
low-risk offenders are better suited for low-

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 Level of Substance Abuse •Texas Christian University Drug Screen
(TCUDS)
Problems
•Alcohol Dependency Scale (ADS)
Offenders with current alcohol or drug
dependence and a history of chronic sub-
stance use generally require more structured Level of Mental Health
and intensive levels of treatment (Knight et Problems
al. 1999b; Simpson et al. 1999a). There is Offenders with co-occurring mental disorders
some evidence that highly structured treat- have participated successfully in many sub-
ment approaches that use a cognitive–behav- stance abuse treatment programs in criminal
ioral orientation are more effective for justice settings, although they generally have
offenders with pronounced substance abuse more pronounced difficulties in employment,
problems, in comparison to less structured family relationships, and physical health
client-centered approaches that use nondirec- (Peters et al. 1992) and sometimes have cogni-
tive, supportive counseling strategies tive deficits related to their mental disorders.
(Thornton et al. 1998). Offenders who have Although offenders with co-occurring sub-
less serious substance abuse problems are stance use and mental disorders present
likely to benefit from a variety of treatment unique challenges, their ability to participate
options across a range of modalities and levels in treatment programs varies according to
of intensity (Knight et al. 1999b; Simpson et their functioning level in several key areas,
al. 1999b). including the ability to sustain attention and
to participate in individual and group inter-
Information needed for actions, their vulnerability to emotional con-
flict, and the presence of acute symptoms
triage and placement (e.g., paranoia, delusions). As a result, triage
• Substance dependence symptoms should include a mental health assessment to
• Substance abuse-related arrests (e.g., driving examine the potential effects of mental health
under the influence [DUI]/driving while problems on their participation in available
intoxicated [DWI], drug possession and treatment programs. Even moderate to high
sales) levels of mental disorders can be accommo-
dated in many criminal justice treatment pro-
• History of substance abuse (frequency, quan- grams, particularly those with mental health
tity, type of substances, route of administra- and other health services staff available, and
tion) that feature specialized treatment services for
• Drug test results or other pre- or postsen- people with co-occurring disorders (Edens et
tence information related to substance abuse al. 1997).
• History of involvement in substance abuse
treatment services
Information needed for
Instruments used to compile triage and placement
this information • Acute mental disorder symptoms that can
influence the offender’s ability to partici-
Use of these instruments is described in pate in individual or group treatment set-
chapter 2. tings
• Addiction Severity Index (ASI) • Suicidal or other violent behaviors
• Simple Screening Instrument for Substance • Cognitive and interpersonal or social
Abuse (SSI-SA) impairment caused by current mental disor-
der symptoms, specifically related to atten-

52 Chapter 3
 tion and concentration, problemsolving “good time” credit for involvement in correc-
skills, interpersonal skills, and frustration tional treatment, and incarceration in jail or
tolerance prison. Offenders also may be motivated by
• Effects of stress and other environmental negative consequences outside the justice sys-
influences on mental disorder symptoms tem, including threats to stable housing,
and related behavioral problems employment, family, and marriage (Ziedonis
and Fisher 1994).
• Likelihood of recurrence of mental disorder
symptoms and behavioral problems given However, the consensus panel cautions that
environmental conditions in available treat- assessments of motivation and readiness for
ment programs change that occur outside clinical settings can
• Accommodations available in existing treat- misidentify signifi-
ment programs to address mental disorder cant numbers of
symptoms and behavioral problems offenders who could
benefit from The offender’s
Instruments used to compile involvement in sub-
stance abuse treat- motivation and
this information ment. Many offend-
Use of these instruments is described in chap- ers who initially readiness for
ter 2. appear unmotivated
• Minnesota Multiphasic Personality can quickly become treatment is a key
Inventory (MMPI) engaged in treat-
ment through peers factor in triage for
• Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory—III who are committed
(MCMI-III) to recovery and who
• Symptom Checklist 90-Revised (SCL90-R)
placement in
are actively involved
• Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI) in treatment.
Involvement in
substance abuse
group counseling
Offender Motivation and treatment.
and contact with
Readiness for Change program partici-
The offender’s motivation and readiness for pants and staff can
treatment is another key factor in triage for stimulate motivation for change in the previ-
placement in substance abuse treatment. ously unmotivated offender.
Motivation and readiness for change are
important predictors of treatment compli- Motivation for treatment changes over time,
ance, dropout, and outcome, and this infor- and offenders often cycle through several pre-
mation is vital (Ries and Ellingson 1990). dictable stages of change during the treatment
Treatment is likely to be ineffective until indi- and recovery process. The stages of change
viduals accept the need for treatment of their model has been developed to describe recov-
substance abuse as well as other related ery from various types of addictive disorders
problems. (Prochaska et al. 1992), and includes the fol-
lowing stages:
An offender’s motivation to participate in • Precontemplation (unawareness of substance
treatment is influenced by justice system abuse problems)
sanctions and incentives, including court
• Contemplation (awareness of substance abuse
orders to complete treatment, probation revo-
problems)
cation, more intensive mandatory treatment,

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 • Preparation (decision point) treatment. Several considerations are provid-
• Action (active behavior change) ed in chapter 5 regarding matching treatment
services to the offender’s stage of recovery.
• Maintenance (ongoing preventive behaviors)
For more information, see TIP 35, Enhancing
Offenders who are in the precontemplation Motivation for Change in Substance Abuse
stage of change have little awareness of sub- Treatment (CSAT 1999b).
stance abuse (or other) problems and have
few intentions of changing their behavior.
Information needed for
Awareness of problems increases in later
stages, as the individual begins to consider triage and placement
the goal of abstinence. However, due to the • Perceived severity of drug and alcohol
chronic relapsing problems
nature of substance • Interest in making changes in drug and
use disorders, alcohol use
Matching
movement through
stages of change is • Steps that have been taken by the offender
offenders to not a linear process, toward abstinence from alcohol or drugs
and offenders often • Perceived importance of receiving sub-
treatment services return to earlier stance abuse treatment
stages of change
that are before achieving Instruments used to compile
sustained absti-
this information
appropriate to the nence.
• Circumstances, Motivation, Readiness, and
Assessments of Suitability Scale (CMRS) (De Leon and
current stage of offenders’ motiva- Jainchill 1986; DeLeon et al. 1994)
tion for treatment
change is likely to • Stages of Change Readiness and Treatment
and their current
Eagerness Scale (SOCRATES)
stage of change are
enhance treatment useful in matching • University of Rhode Island Change
to different types of Assessment Scale (URICA) (DiClemente and
compliance and treatment and to Hughes 1990)
developing treat-
outcomes. ment plans. For Examples of Triage and
example, matching Placement Approaches
offenders to treat-
ment services that The consensus panel thought that the following
are appropriate to the current stage of change three examples demonstrated effective use of
is likely to enhance treatment compliance and triage and placement strategies.
outcomes. Conversely, for offenders who are
in the early stages of change, placement in Florida Department of
treatment that is too advanced and that does
not address ambivalence regarding behavior Corrections
change may lead to unsuccessful termination The Florida Department of Corrections has
from treatment. For individuals in the later operationalized a multilevel triage process to
stages of change, placement in services that refer inmates to substance abuse treatment
focus primarily on early recovery issues also programs. This process involves the following
may lead to unsuccessful termination from steps:

54 Chapter 3
 • Review by classification staff to examine Megargee and Case
sentence structure, prior arrests, and cor-
rectional history.
Management Classification
• Brief screening for substance abuse prob-
Systems
lems and dependence symptoms using a Correctional systems have long used a variety
modified version of the SSI-SA. of typologies to match clients to treatment
• Personal interview. and supervision approaches in institutional
and community settings. These typologies
• Determination of the need for treatment usually are based on a combination of crimi-
based on the substance abuse screening, the nal history variables and psychosocial char-
history of drug or alcohol offenses, prior acteristics. One example of a multidimension-
history in correctional treatment, recom- al treatment matching system is the Megargee
mendations by drug courts or other sen- System, which is based on an extensive analy-
tencing courts, and staff or self-reported sis of Minnesota Multiphasic Personality
referral for treatment. Inventory (MMPI) responses given by a large
• Assignment of a “priority score” for sub- sample of Federal prison inmates. Ten dis-
stance abuse treatment, based on the sub- tinctive profile types have been identified,
stance abuse screening score, the number of each with varying treatment implications that
prior substance abuse offenses, number of range from recommended placement in the
prior correctional treatment episodes, posi- least restrictive setting to placement in spe-
tive drug test results, and counselor inter- cialized mental health facilities (Vigdal and
view results. Stadler 1996).
• Routine identification of inmates prioritized
The Case Management Classification (CMC)
for substance abuse treatment through
system was developed by the Wisconsin
“flags” initiated within the computerized
Department of Corrections. Based on an
database.
offender’s responses to a 45-minute
Several of the components contributing to the semistructured interview, four categories are
priority score are weighted, including recom- used to determine treatment assignment with-
mendations for treatment from drug courts or in the correctional system:
other sentencing courts, DUI manslaughter 1. Selective intervention for offenders who
convictions, and unsuccessful termination have led relatively stable, prosocial lives.
from community corrections residential treat- The current offense resulted from an isolat-
ment programs. The inmate priority score is ed stressful event and represents a tempo-
entered on a computerized database. Inmates rary lapse.
with high priority scores are then transferred 2. Environmental structure for offenders lack-
to facilities with substance abuse treatment ing social and vocational skills who are typi-
programs, where an additional substance cally led by others into criminal activity.
abuse screening and interview is conducted.
Priority placement in intensive treatment ser- 3. Casework control for offenders with very
vices is provided for inmates with at least 12 unstable lives who are actively involved with
to 18 months remaining on their sentence. drugs or alcohol and have a number of
prior arrests.
4. Limited setting for offenders with long-term
criminal involvement and who are comfort-
able with their criminal lifestyle and strive
for success through criminal activity.

Triage and Placement in Treatment Services 55

 ASAM Patient Placement The ASAM approach, or similar dimensional
matching strategies, may be useful for sub-
Criteria stance abuse treatment staff within criminal
One approach that has been developed to justice settings. Although the ASAM criteria
assist in triage and placement decisions for have not yet been formally adapted for
substance abuse treatment services is the offender populations, the PPC-2R could
revised version of the American Society of prove helpful in providing a structured vehi-
Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Patient cle for determining which offenders would
Placement Criteria (PPC-2R) for the benefit from different levels of treatment
Treatment of Substance-Related Disorders, intensity, structure, and supervision. One
Second Edition, Revised (ASAM 2001). These additional dimension that could be useful to
criteria provide guidance for substance abuse incorporate in criminal justice adaptations of
counselors and other treatment staff in deter- the ASAM PPC-2R is the risk for criminal
mining the best “match” between client char- recidivism. Levels of treatment services speci-
acteristics and several levels of treatment ser- fied within the ASAM criteria would also need
vices. An interview format of the ASAM PPC- to be tailored to specific types of criminal jus-
2R is under development for use in clinical tice settings (e.g., drug courts, restitution or
settings. Within the ASAM approach, treat- day treatment centers, in-jail and in-prison
ment matching is facilitated for several differ- settings), with additional client–offender
ent levels of treatment, including the follow- dimensional criteria developed for each of
ing: these new settings. Although this adaptation
• Level 0.5—Early intervention process would require some attention, there is
likely to be significant overlap between
• Level 1—Outpatient treatment
client–offender dimensional criteria for these
• Level 2—Intensive outpatient treatment/par- new settings (e.g., drug courts), and existing
tial hospitalization ASAM criteria for various settings (e.g.,
• Level 3—Residential/inpatient treatment intensive outpatient treatment, therapeutic
• Level 4—Medically managed intensive inpa- communities).
tient treatment

Client characteristics are described across six Conclusions and

dimensions for each level of treatment. Within
each of these dimensions, the client characteris-
Recommendations
tics described are intended to reflect a good The consensus panel recommends that several
“match” between client needs and the treat- key points be considered when developing a
ment setting. Dimensions of client characteris- triage and placement system for substance
tics in the ASAM-PPC-2R system are abuse treatment in the criminal justice system:
1. Alcohol intoxication and/or withdrawal • An effective triage and placement system
potential should be developed to ensure adequate
training and availability of staff to conduct
2. Biomedical conditions and complications
assessments.
3. Emotional, behavioral, or cognitive condi-
• In general, offenders who have significant
tions and complications
risk for substance abuse and criminal
4. Readiness to change recidivism should be prioritized for initial
5. Relapse, continued use, or continued prob- placement in substance abuse treatment
lem potential services, rather than in other institutional
6. Recovery environment programs (e.g., educational or
vocational/employment services). These
offenders should be referred to intensive

56 Chapter 3
 treatment programs (e.g., day treatment, • In addition to key information regarding
intensive outpatient, residential services). substance abuse problems, risk for criminal
• Mental disorder symptoms and impairment recidivism, and mental health problems,
should be carefully considered in determin- triage and placement decisions also should
ing placement in substance abuse treatment consider the offender’s motivation and
services. The functional ability of inmates readiness for treatment, the length of sen-
should be the central concern in triage and tence/incarceration, prior history in treat-
placement decisions, rather than mental ment, violence potential, and other related
disorder diagnoses. security and management issues.
• A centralized substance abuse treatment • A centralized database that provides timely
database should be created to organize information on offenders as well as the
results from screening and assessment, to availability of services should be developed
help coordinate the triage and placement to improve triage and placement.
process, and to track offender progress in
treatment.

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 4 Substance Abuse
Treatment Planning

The good treatment plan is a comprehensive set of tools and strategies

In This that address the client’s identifiable strengths as well as her or his prob-
lems and deficits. It presents an approach for sequencing resources and
Chapter… activities, and identifies benchmarks of progress to guide evaluation.
—Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) 1994d, p. 21
Assessing the Severity of
Substance Use Disorders
Assessing the Severity of Overview
Co-Occurring Disorders While screening and assessment identify the offender’s need for sub-
stance abuse and other treatment services, and triage and placement
Criminality and services match the offender to the proper treatment, the treatment plan
Psychopathy is where the information gathered is used to put treatment into practice.
Client Motivation and A treatment plan is a map specifying where clients are in recovery from
Readiness for Change substance use and criminality, where they need to be, and how they can
best use available resources (personal, program-based, or criminal jus-
Implementing an Effective tice) to get there. At a minimum, the treatment plan serves as a basis of
Treatment Planning shared understanding between the client and treatment providers.
Process Clients learn what is expected of them in program commitments and
Conclusions and attendance.
Recommendations There are many approaches to treatment planning, but they possess
some basic commonalities; this chapter discusses each in further detail.
The severity of substance abuse-related problems must be determined,
since this is the basis for appropriate placement in a treatment pro-
gram. In addition, the presence of co-occurring mental disorders must
be assessed because these may limit the type of treatment approach and
identify the need for psychiatric care. Also important is assessing fac-
tors such as procriminal attitudes and psychopathy that may suggest
persistent criminality unrelated to substance abuse. The degree to
which the individual is motivated to change behavior and lifestyle is
another critical factor that has a bearing on whether motivational
enhancement interventions, sanctions, or more self-directed treatments
are appropriate. Finally, offender-clients should be involved in develop-
ing their treatment plan so that they can be referred to appropriate ser-
vices in the community.

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 Assessing the Severity for treatment, since any use is illegal and may
result in arrest or violations of community
of Substance Use supervision guidelines. Also, most settings
lack the qualified staff and time required to
Disorders make formal diagnoses, and clients are some-
Treatment planning within the criminal jus- times in the setting for too short a time to
tice system requires a comprehensive assess- delay treatment while awaiting formal diagno-
ment of an offender’s substance abuse history sis of a substance use disorder. In these set-
and patterns of use, including drug(s) of tings, clinical impressions are more feasible
abuse, chronological patterns of use, specific than are formal diagnoses, and common
reasons for use, consequences of use, and sense, assisted where possible by standard-
family history of drug and alcohol abuse. ized assessment instruments, should prevail
Often treatment involvement within the crimi- in deciding whether and how to provide treat-
nal justice system is based primarily on a con- ment services. Fortunately, several standard-
viction or plea to a drug-related offense. ized instruments with good psychometric
Although the number and type of substance- properties are available in the public domain,
related charges is sometimes a fairly good or at low cost, for the purpose of screening
indicator of substance abuse and related and assessment of substance use severity (see
problems, the offense category alone is not a chapter 2).
foolproof indicator of treatment need or of
appropriateness of referral to a specific pro-
gram. The presence of intoxicants in blood or Assessing the Severity
urine at the time of arrest is a better, albeit
imperfect, indicator.
of Co-Occurring
Using multiple indicators for assessing the
Disorders
severity of a substance use disorder is impor- Another important area to assess in develop-
tant because individuals with few substance- ing a treatment plan is the presence and
related problems typically do not respond impact of psychological and emotional prob-
favorably to intensive treatment and fail to lems, particularly those that are not the
identify with the process of recovery. Close direct result of substance abuse. Offenders
association with more severely affected with severe substance use disorders have rela-
offenders can result in the less-severe offend- tively high rates of affective disorders, anxi-
er becoming socialized into a criminal and ety disorders, and personality disorders.
drug-oriented lifestyle through contagion of These disorders can contribute to the devel-
attitudes and introduction to a criminal social opment of substance use problems, or the
network. Minimally, an assessment of severity emotional disorders may develop as a conse-
should focus on determining the impact of use quence of the physiological effects of long-
on the individual’s community adjustment. standing drug use and the stressful or trau-
Usually this also entails taking a drug history matic life events that are often experienced as
that inquires about the frequency, dosage, part of a lifestyle in which drug use plays a
and types of drugs used. A drug history may central role. Some individuals have mental
also inquire about the times at which, or set- health problems prior to intake; others devel-
tings in which, an offender uses. op them during adjudication, incarceration,
or community supervision. Commonly
Assessment of the severity of a substance use encountered disorders include anxiety,
disorder may lead to an actual diagnosis of a depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder
substance use or dependence disorder. (PTSD) (Teplin et al. 1996). Developing pro-
However, most offender treatment programs grams to assist those with co-occurring mental
consider routine use of illicit drugs without a and substance use disorders requires inte-
diagnosable disorder to be a legitimate focus grating treatments and modifying commonly
60 Chapter 4
 used interventions to take into account possi- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
ble cognitive disabilities and increased need
for support among these individuals. In addi-
and Depression
tion, system-level barriers in funding, Problematic early life experiences, physical
staffing, and training must be overcome and sexual abuse, witnessing violence among
(Drake et al. 2001). (See also TIP 42, family and friends, and other traumatic life
Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons With events often emerge as key issues in substance
Co-Occurring Disorders [CSAT 2005c].) abuse treatment. Whether identified initially
or after a period of treatment, it is important
Although the treatment of co-occurring severe that these issues be reflected in the treatment
mental disorders and substance use disorders plan, matched with interventions likely to be
sometimes is provided in specialized, more effective, and tracked with regard to
intensive programs, less severe mental disor- progress. For example, while most clients will
ders that do not cause major functional find that negative mood will decrease over the
impairment can be treated and managed first few months of abstinence and treatment,
effectively within mainstream programs. an individual’s depression, nightmares, and
Moreover, not addressing these underlying other trauma-related symptoms might persist
problems can increase the likelihood of after several months. If symptoms do not
relapse. It is important to note, however, that require transfer to a mental health services
the early stages of recovery often are marked program, this individual should be referred
by increases in depression and anxiety, due, to mental health professionals for further
in part, to residual effects of substance with- assessment and treatment. The referral could
drawal and also to the individual’s recogni- result in recommendations for antidepres-
tion of consequences related to his substance sants and/or antianxiety medications and/or
abuse, including incarceration or other involvement in cognitive–behavioral therapy
restrictions to his liberty. Likewise, substance related to trauma and substance abuse issues.
abuse may mask an underlying mental disor- These interventions may be instrumental in
der that may not become apparent until the preventing substance abuse relapse and
offender is no longer using drugs or alcohol. allowing the client to continue making
Thus, assessments should be repeated regu- progress within her substance abuse treat-
larly during the treatment process. ment program.

Serious Mental Disorders

Advice to the Counselor:
Although they occur less frequently
Mental Health Issues than PTSD and mild anxiety or
• After a few months of abstinence, most clients will show depression, serious mental disorders
a decrease in negative mood related to their substance (including schizophrenia, delusional
use. However, abstinence may reveal the presence of disorder, bipolar disorder, and major
other, more serious mental disorders (such as posttrau- depression) can adversely affect the
matic stress disorder, depression, schizophrenia, intermit- ability of treatment programs to man-
tent explosive disorder, or borderline personality disor- age an offender’s behavior. Behav-
der) that will require collaboration with a mental health ioral disorders that involve self-harm
professional. Some individuals will achieve a level of (e.g., cutting or burning oneself, suici-
adjustment that will allow them to continue in main- dal threats or attempts), and impul-
stream substance abuse treatment, but others will sive and uncontrollable aggression are
require more intensive intervention for their co-occur- particularly problematic to manage in
ring disorders. a treatment setting. These more severe

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 behaviors require involvement of mental trol strategies, and clarifies the consequences
health professionals for diagnostic workup of the behavior, which may include sanctions
and treatment interventions. for misconduct, intensification of treatment,
or removal from the mainstream program
In the case of serious mental disorders and with referral to a specialized behavioral unit.
threatening behavioral disorders, an In many cases psychiatric consultations and
assertive, psychiatrically based treatment medication management can be helpful.
approach is needed during the most intensive
phases of the disorder. After the more severe
symptoms have abated (usually through medi- Borderline Personality
cation and behavioral management on a spe- Disorder
cialized unit or in a hospital), collaboration
between mental health and substance abuse Individuals diagnosed with borderline per-
professionals is needed to determine the best sonality disorder (BPD) sometimes engage in
approach to manage and treat the individual. severely disruptive behaviors. Individuals
Some individuals will achieve a level of with this disorder typically experience many
adjustment that will allow mainstreaming specific negative emotions (vulnerability, hos-
within substance abuse programs, with medi- tility, sadness, anxiety, etc.) or a nonspecific
cation monitoring in collaboration with medi- but intense sense of distress or “feeling bad.”
cal staff. Other individuals will require more This is combined with an inability to monitor
intensively integrated care and intervention and control emotions, alternating chaotic or
for their co-occurring disorders. contradictory ways of relating to self and oth-
ers, and self-harm or dramatically self-
destructive behaviors.
Intermittent Explosive
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (Linehan
Disorder 1993) has been developed specifically for
Treatment planning for individuals who pre- treatment of BPD. This treatment requires
sent with an intermittent threatening behav- specialized training, and manualized inter-
ioral disorder is complex. If these behaviors ventions are available to guide group treat-
are fairly frequent, it will be impractical to ment sessions. DBT approaches can be suc-
manage the individual in a mainstream pro- cessfully integrated with substance abuse
gram. If these behaviors occur infrequently, treatment in much the same way that the
the individual may be manageable in the treatment of severe mental disorders is coor-
mainstream setting, but only with additional dinated with mainstream substance abuse
assessment as to the causal antecedents treatment. Clients participating in DBT do so
(immediate situation and circumstances) of on a voluntary basis, and agree to attend
the outbursts or self-harm behaviors and an skills training sessions and to work on reduc-
analysis of the incentives and perpetuating ing suicidal or self-injurious behavior and
factors that fuel the behavior. With this other behaviors that interfere with treatment.
assessment in hand, the treatment plan can Core DBT interventions involve careful exam-
be used to alert and guide the individual and ination of clients’ problems and emotional
staff regarding triggers for the unwanted difficulties, as well as a recognition that these
behaviors and ways to defuse their appear- problems make sense within the context of
ance, or ways to limit the threat they present current life situations. Problemsolving skills
to the client and others. are used throughout DBT, as are contingency
management, cognitive–behavioral treatment
The treatment plan in such cases will often approaches, supervised “exposure” to past
involve the client’s committing to a behavior trauma events, and use of psychotropic medi-
contract that requires reporting strong temp- cation.
tations or urges to the staff, specifies self-con-

62 Chapter 4
 The DBT approach typically consists of at psychopathology, is one of the most important
least 1 year of treatment, comprising weekly predictors of treatment outcome. Although
individual psychotherapy and group therapy substance abuse treatment has become
sessions. Individual sessions explore problem- increasingly integral to the criminal justice
atic behaviors and chains of events leading up system, it should not be assumed that crimes
to the behaviors, while therapy sessions focus committed by drug-involved offenders are
on interpersonal effectiveness skills, tolerance solely the result of drug-acquiring behavior
of distress, emotional regulation, and self- or are attributable to intoxication and
awareness or “mindfulness” skills. The pre- impaired brain functioning. The majority of
treatment phase of DBT is dedicated to drug-involved offenders show a dramatically
assessment, orientation, and developing com- reduced pattern of criminal activity while
mitment to the treatment process. they are abstinent and involved in treatment,
as compared with periods of active substance
Three subsequent stages of treatment empha- abuse (De Leon et al. 1982; Deschenes et al.
size self-examination and development of 1991). Nonetheless, some offenders persist in
skills. Stage 1 of DBT involves examination of committing a high frequency of property and
suicidal and other problem behaviors that violent crimes, even in the absence of sub-
interfere with treatment and the client’s qual- stance abuse.
ity of life, and development of related skills to
address these issues. Stage 2 of DBT address-
es problems related to PTSD, and Stage 3 is Sources of Criminality
focused on developing self-esteem and Many offenders begin their criminal careers
addressing individual treatment goals. before the onset of substance use, with drugs
and alcohol being more symptomatic of
a broader pattern of delinquency, act-
Advice to the Counselor: ing-out, and social deviance. Three
sources of criminal behavior that are
Borderline Personality Disorder closely associated with drug use can be
• Severely disruptive clients may have borderline personali- identified: procriminal values, pro-
ty disorder. Dialectical Behavior Therapy has been devel- criminal associates, and psychopathy.
oped specifically for treatment of this disorder and can
be successfully integrated with substance abuse treat-
ment programs.
Procriminal values
Procriminal values in adults are most
often the result of the combination of
early involvement with delinquent peers, the
experience of parental neglect or abuse, the
Criminality and absence of prosocial resources and strengths
Psychopathy (such as literacy, employability, and social
skills), and exposure to an overly permissive
In developing treatment plans for substance- or procriminal environment, such as an
involved offenders, it is important to assess unsafe school or crime-ridden neighborhood.
whether criminal attitudes and behaviors pre- Examples of procriminal values include intol-
dated drug and alcohol abuse and whether erance for personal distress and unwillingness
criminogenic personality features will impede to accept responsibility for behaviors that
involvement in treatment. This assessment is adversely affect others. Procriminal values
useful in constructing a balance between risk and attitudes, coupled with a longstanding
containment and rehabilitative activities pre- pattern of antisocial and criminal behaviors,
scribed for the offender, and, along with sub- are the key elements of psychopathy.
stance use disorder severity and presence of

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 Procriminal associates which usually begin early in life. Personality
disorders tend to affect almost every aspect of
Procriminal associates can develop from life a person, such as thinking, feeling, perceiv-
in proximity to high-frequency crime areas, ing, and relating to others, with worsening
but more often the choice of criminal associ- cycles of self-defeating and maladaptive
ates is the logical result of “criminal thinking” behavior. Most theorists and researchers view
and procriminal values. Procriminal associa- psychopathy as the result of interactions
tions are also formed during incarceration or between biological differences—primarily
involvement in criminal justice programming. located in the brain (Anderson et al. 1999;
Often these are not balanced by prosocial Laakso et al. 2001)—and the most early and
friendships because of the person’s inability basic experiences that shape the personality,
to overcome the stigma of having a criminal such as the experience of bonding, attach-
record or attract and maintain relationships ment, and concern for others (Hare 1996).
with individuals who are socially less Psychopathy is expressed in ways of thinking
“marginal.” (impulsive, irresponsible, and grandiose) and
Procriminal values and thinking, as well as feeling (without empathy and shallow) that
criminal associates, are rooted in normal cog- typically result in behaviors that seriously
nitive, emotional, and social processes, such infringe on the rights of others.
as the need for belonging and approval, the In contrast to the BPD, the most notable
need to feel that one has gotten a “fair deal” characteristic of individuals with severe psy-
in life, and the need to feel a sense of self-effi- chopathy (other than persistent criminality
cacy and security. Because the origin and and exploitation of others) is the lack of nor-
perpetuation of these factors are based pri- mal attachment to and value for other people.
marily in normal psychosocial aspects of the Although they can be glib and charming, peo-
person—that is, they are based on thoughts, ple with psychopathy have a shallow and
emotions, and ways of relating that are within fleeting ability to experience, express, and
normal limits—they are fairly susceptible to understand social emotions such as embar-
being modified using the psychosocial meth- rassment, self-consciousness, shame, guilt,
ods common to the major substance abuse pity, and remorse. This affective-interperson-
treatment modalities. Individuals whose crim- al deficit often is expressed in the form of
inality results primarily from these two fac- cold and callous use of other people without
tors can learn new ways of thinking and valu- regard for their feelings or well-being. This
ing, as well as new ways of feeling and how to lack of empathy is usually the basis for a lack
manage their feelings, especially in the con- of remorse for criminal behavior and is sup-
text of developing new prosocial and pro- ported by the belief that society and the vic-
recovery relationships. Treatment approaches tim are at fault, rather than the perpetrator,
that address criminal thinking are discussed or that the damage done by one’s crimes is of
in chapter 5. little consequence (Hare 1998a).

The Psychopathy Checklist–Screening

Psychopathy Version (PCL–SV) can provide an important
Psychopathy is distinguished from both pro- screening mechanism for identifying those
criminal values and procriminal associates in offenders who may require a more extensive
that it is most often conceptualized as a per- evaluation. The PCL-SV and other instru-
sonality trait with primarily biological under- ments for examining psychopathy are dis-
pinnings. When this trait becomes extreme it cussed in more detail in chapter 2. All other
can be described as a personality disorder. things being equal, individuals who are low in
Personality disorders are distinctive, long- psychopathy can be expected to respond
standing, pervasive patterns of behavior, favorably to substance abuse treatment in the

64 Chapter 4
 criminal justice system and to significantly
reduce their criminal behavior as the result of
Client Motivation and
this treatment. Individuals who are in the Readiness for Change
moderate range of psychopathy will benefit The successful implementation of a treatment
from treatment but will require more inten- plan depends, to a great extent, on the
sive monitoring, an emphasis on consequences client’s motivation and readiness for change.
and potential sanctions versus personal aspi- Motivation level has been found to be an
rations and goals, and vigilance for deception important predictor of treatment compliance,
and manipulation of treatment and criminal dropout, and outcome, and is useful in mak-
justice supervisors. ing referrals to treatment services and in
Individuals high in psychopathy require the determining prognosis (Ries and Ellingson
most intensive in-prison and community 1990). Motivation is sometimes thought of as
supervision and monitoring. Intensive treat- an emotional commitment to voluntary
ments that engage the client in deep emotional engagement in treatment. However, this view
processing, that require “working through” is overly simplistic, since motivation can be
life experiences to develop insight, or that influenced by many factors including the
stress the development of social skills for threat of sanctions or the promise of rewards
their own sake should be avoided for this for treatment engagement (such as reduced
group. Treatments should be limited to prac- jail time, access to needed services, or trans-
tical relapse prevention activities, including fer to a desired correctional facility where the
relapse to illegal or seriously self-defeating treatment will take place). Motivation and
forms of manipulation and exploitation of readiness for treatment are expected to
others, with increased monitoring for drug change over time, and individuals often cycle
use. All self-reported aspects of community through several predictable “stages of
adjustment must be carefully corroborated by change” during the treatment and recovery
first-hand observation or reported by an process. Due to the chronic relapsing nature
independent third party, including, for exam- of substance abuse problems, offenders fre-
ple, attendance at required programming, quently return to previous stages of change
status of living conditions, type and hours of before achieving recovery goals and sustained
work, criminal background of close associ- periods of abstinence. (See chapter 3 for a
ates, and use of leisure time. discussion of the stages.)

Offenders with severe psychopathy tend to do A number of attempts have been made to link
poorly in treatments of all types, when com- the readiness to change approach to a
pared to those without severe psychopathy. substance abuse-specific model that involves
Of great importance is the sur-
prising and paradoxical finding
(now replicated) that offenders Advice to the Counselor:
with severe psychopathy who Psychopathy
are given intensive treatment • Individuals high in psychopathy require the most inten-
re-offend more frequently and sive in-prison and community supervision and monitor-
more seriously than offenders ing. Treatment should be limited to practical relapse pre-
with psychopathy who go vention activities, including relapse to illegal or seriously
untreated (Hobson et al. 2000; self-defeating forms of manipulation and exploitation of
Reiss et al. 1999, 2000). In others, with increased monitoring for drug use.
other words, treatment may be
contraindicated for offenders • All self-reported aspects of community adjustment must
with severe psychopathy. be carefully corroborated by first-hand observation or an
independent third party.

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 “phases” of recovery. Each phase of recovery from treatment staff, criminal justice staff,
is typified by a characteristic level of motiva- and family members. Several techniques for
tion, often reflected in engagement with treat- screening and assessment of readiness for
ment and with specific recovery-related activ- change are discussed in chapter 3.
ities. These models have considerable value
for both treatment planning and research as Motivation for change is so often an issue for
ways of describing and communicating about criminal justice clients that perhaps most
where a client is in regard to readiness treatment plans should contain a section
(McHugo et al. 1995). addressing motivation and readiness for
change. Surprisingly, individuals who verbal-
Assessment of treatment readiness and stage ize the greatest desire for treatment may not
of change is useful in treatment planning and have more than a vague sense of their own
in matching the offender to different types of motivation to escape the negative conse-
treatment. For example, matching offenders quences they are currently experiencing, such
to treatment that is appropriate to their cur- as incarceration, debt, or ill health. However,
rent stage of change is likely to enhance treat- staying focused on the positive consequences
ment compliance and outcomes. For individu- and rewards of recovery is an essential aspect
als in the early stages of change, placement in of the recovery process. From the first point
treatment that is too advanced and that does of intake to the final community supervision
not address ambivalence regarding behavior session, promoting and utilizing motivation
change may lead to early termination from should be an upfront aspect of criminal jus-
the program. For offenders who are in later tice management of substance abuse treat-
stages of change, placement in services that ment. Motivational interviewing methods,
focus primarily on early recovery issues may providing feedback to clients on key aspects
also lead to premature termination from of assessment findings and progress toward
treatment. Staff involved in treatment plan- treatment plan goals and intimate involve-
ning should be careful to assess the offender’s ment of the client in the construction and
stage of change and readiness for substance revision of the treatment plan are important
abuse treatment and to consider this informa- ways of enhancing client engagement in treat-
tion when developing treatment plan goals. ment. (For more information, see TIP 35,
Ongoing review of readiness for treatment can Enhancing Motivation for Change in
be provided through use of self-report instru- Substance Abuse Treatment [CSAT 1999b].)
ments, focused discussion with the client,
observation of the client within a treatment
program, and review of collateral reports Focus on Personal Strengths
The strengths-based approach to
treatment planning in juvenile
Advice to the Counselor: justice and adult criminal justice
Motivation for Change settings has been received with
enthusiasm in many quarters.
• Treatment plans should contain a section addressing
This contrasts with the tradi-
motivation for change. Clients may have only a vague
tional deficit-based approach to
sense of their own motivation for treatment. However,
treatment planning for adults
staying focused on the positive consequences of recovery
involved in the criminal justice
is an essential aspect of the recovery process.
system. Strengths can be recog-
• From the first point of intake to the final community nized and used in treatment
supervision session, promoting and utilizing motivation planning without neglecting
should be an upfront aspect of substance abuse deficits or decreasing the neces-
treatment. sary emphasis on accountability
and responsibility. Offenders

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 tend to exaggerate or minimize their ments his perception of his circumstances,
strengths. Assisting clients in identifying and needs, and tendencies, and these are incorpo-
getting an accurate estimate of their personal rated into the program treatment plan. The
strengths should emphasize, but not be limit- CRP opens the dialog between the client and
ed to, those that are relevant to recovery. the staff on a more equal footing.

Strengths assessment often begins by deter-

mining what interests or inspires the client or Coordination of Treatment
by identifying those things in which the client Planning and Sharing of
has a sense of pride. Therapeutic community
settings often identify specific roles within the Treatment Information
treatment environment that clients can take Treatment planning activities in criminal jus-
on as their strengths and work to develop tice settings should include the full range of
them further. Other modes of intervention professionals involved in supervising, moni-
perhaps need to create roles or activities for toring, and providing therapeutic services. In
clients that use their strengths or identify noncustody settings, it is useful to have pro-
opportunities outside of the program itself. bation or parole officers involved in this pro-
Women’s programs often emphasize the cess, in addition to staff from halfway houses,
strengths that enabled survival during peri- employment/vocational services, and family
ods of abuse or neglect. Identifying and work- members. In custody settings, treatment plan-
ing with strengths in the treatment planning ning could involve case management or tran-
process allows the client to be less defensive sition staff who may be responsible for coor-
about the identified deficits and problem dinating prerelease plans and making
areas in the same plan. It is important, how- arrangements for treatment appointments fol-
ever, that the perception of the strengths as lowing release from custody. The consensus
legitimate and of value be shared among the panel recommends that treatment plans be
members of the planning team and with the updated at different transition points in the
client. criminal justice system (e.g., following release
from custody, transfer to less intensive super-
vision status, or departure from a halfway
Implementing an house setting), as the offender’s motivation,
Effective Treatment response to environmental stressors, and level
of involvement in treatment may significantly
Planning Process change. Signed releases of confidential infor-
mation and interagency memorandums of
Offender Involvement in the agreement can help to ensure that treatment
plans and other key information are trans-
Development of the ferred to appropriate staff during these tran-
Treatment Plan sition points.
The consensus panel believes that it is essen- Relapse prevention plans often are used with-
tial for clients to be involved in setting case in community-based treatment programs in
management goals that are in their own best the criminal justice system to develop a coor-
interests. Success of the treatment plan can dinated approach to supervision, treatment,
be greatly aided by the client’s involvement in and judicial supervision that recognizes the
the development of specific objectives and importance of substance abuse relapse.
interventions. An example of this process is Relapse prevention plans often describe high-
the Client’s Recovery Plan (CRP), in use at risk situations for the offender which increase
the Walden House program in San Francisco the likelihood of relapse, relapse “triggers” or
(see Figure 4-1, next page). The client docu- cues (e.g., interpersonal conflict, negative or

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 Figure 4-1
Client’s Recovery Plan (CRP)

Name ________________________________________ Date ____________________ WH # ______________________

Note to client
This form is provided to you, as a Walden House client, in order to obtain your input into your treatment plan.
Your counselors will be evaluating you and your treatment needs based on the Psycho-Social History and
Assessment that you provided them. This form is your opportunity to do your own self-evaluations on the same cat-
egories.

Instructions
Please describe your own preferences or ideas of what you feel you need in the following categories (if the category
does not apply, please put “N/A”).

Drug and Alcohol

___________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Childhood/Family
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Relationship/Marital/Sexual
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Friendship/Recreation and Leisure/Religious/Spiritual

___________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Parenting/Child Protective Services (CPS)

___________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Criminal Justice
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Education
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Employment
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Housing
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Mental Health
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Overall, is there anything else you feel you need that is not covered in the above areas that is related to your sub-
stance abuse recovery?
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________

In your opinion, how much treatment time do you feel you need? Be specific.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Your signature: _______________________________________________________________________________

Thank you. Your input is appreciated and will be taken into consideration in the development of your treatment
plan. You are to bring this completed form with you to your clinical assessment meeting.

positive emotions, drug paraphernalia, old about the client that may be needed by the
drinking or drug associates), skills to be community providers involved. This will
developed to address problems related to allow all the different parties to agree on their
relapse, and specific strategies to deal with own responsibilities to the client as well as the
relapse urges, “triggers,” and high-risk situa- conditions for reporting back to the case
tions. Relapse prevention plans are used in a manager as needed for the client’s welfare. In
number of drug courts, and help develop con- some cases an interagency audit, however
sensus among court, supervision, and treat- informal, can be useful to identify gaps in the
ment staff about an offender’s current “risk” treatment plan and barriers to the client’s
level for relapse and in organizing responses progress, as well as the strengths present in
to critical incidents and problem behaviors. the client’s situation.

Successful links with community agencies

Linkages With Community require careful planning and considerable
Treatment resources to develop. Treatment planning and
case management as a whole will be easier for
For criminal justice clients who will not treatment professionals if these relationships
remain long in a jail setting, linkages to the already exist and can be called upon quickly.
appropriate community services are an essen- Case managers can cultivate these relation-
tial part the treatment plan. The shorter the ships by being involved whenever possible in
jail detention, the more important these links activities of the agencies they work with, such
become, especially if a client needs a range of as by attending committee or planning meet-
services, including educational, vocational, ings, in helping staff members of these organi-
legal, medical, and mental health. For these zations to develop offender programs and
links to work most effectively, the treatment policies, and by contributing to resource
plan must include all relevant information materials and manuals. (See TIP 30,

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 Continuity of Offender Treatment for • Procedures should be adopted for in-prison
Substance Use Disorders From Institution to treatment programs regarding information
Community [CSAT 1998b].) sharing and flow of treatment records from
one institution to another. Such procedures
should control access to treatment
Conclusions and providers and provide protection against
Recommendations rerelease of information related to self-dis-
closures of previous unreported criminal
The consensus panel recommends that several behavior or the intent to commit future
key points be considered when developing a crimes and psychiatric and medical histo-
substance abuse treatment plan for clients in ries, except when required by law. (For
the criminal justice system: more information on confidentiality, consult
• Sufficient resources are needed for compre- www.hipaa.samhsa.gov and see CSAT
hensive assessment and treatment planning, 2004.)
including adequate staffing, clerical sup- • Treatment plans should assess the severity
port, and access to computers and manage- of the substance use disorder as well as any
ment information systems. COD in order to place the offender in an
• When sharing information is not feasible appropriate treatment setting.
(e.g., routinely providing detailed informa- • Treatment plans should address motivation
tion to a drug court judge regarding offend- and readiness for change.
er disclosures in treatment), consultation,
• Treatment plans should incorporate a
training, and written agreements are need-
strengths-based approach.
ed to define the types of information that
will be shared, with whom, and under what • Offenders possessing some degree of psy-
circumstances. chopathy may respond less well to tradi-
tional substance abuse treatment but bene-
• Procedures should be developed to control
fit from intensive in-prison and community
the flow of relevant information to the vari-
supervision that emphasizes consequences
ous staff involved in an offender’s treat-
and sanctions for relapses.
ment and supervision. These procedures
are required to protect the privacy and • Correctional therapeutic community (TC)
confidentiality rights of offenders. (For programs should consider use of instru-
more information on confidentiality, consult ments to measure client progress in treat-
www.hipaa.samhsa.gov and see CSAT ment, as defined by the TC’s goals for social
2004.) and psychological change.
• The offender should be involved in all
major aspects of the treatment planning
process.

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 5 Major Treatment
Issues and
Approaches

Overview
While many similarities exist between substance abuse treatment for
those in the criminal justice system and for those in the general popu-
lation, people in the criminal justice system have added stressors,
In This including but not limited to their precarious legal situation. Criminal
Chapter… justice clients also tend to have characteristics that affect treatment.
These include criminal thinking and criminal values along with the
Clinical Strategies more typical resistance and denial issues found in other substance
abuse treatment populations.
Program Components
and Strategies Many offenders also have a long history of psychosocial problems that
have contributed to their substance abuse: interpersonal difficulties
Conclusions and
with family members, difficulties in sustaining long-term relationships,
Recommendations emotional and psychological problems and disorders, difficulty man-
aging anger and stress, lack of education and vocational skills, and
problems finding and maintaining gainful employment (Belenko and
Peugh 1998; Peters 1993). These chronic problems often are associat-
ed with reduced self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and enhanced expec-
tations about the initial use of substances. Unsuccessful attempts at
abstinence also tend to reinforce a negative self-image and increase
the likelihood that offenders will use substances when faced with con-
flict or stress.

This chapter addresses strategies for modifying substance abuse treat-

ment services for criminal justice clients. Some of these strategies are
underlying program components, such as incentives for program par-
ticipation and emphasis on personal accountability; others are more
directly related to clinical issues, such as intervening with criminal
thinking and teaching basic problemsolving skills.

While the suggestions offered here are applicable to many criminal

justice clients, it is important to note that treatment approaches must
take into account the unique situation of the offender and his stage in
the recovery process. Treatment plans and assessments should be con-
tinually revised to reflect changes in the client’s situation, such as

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 recent relapses, continued sobriety, and • Family-related services such as visitation,
improvements in mental and psychological childcare, and reunification
functioning. For more on issues affecting spe- • Case management
cific subpopulations within the criminal jus-
• Legal assistance
tice system, see chapter 6.
• Vocational skills development and
employment
Clinical Strategies What varies from offender to offender is the
Substance abuse counselors working with emphasis placed on particular needs and the
criminal justice clients are likely to face a treatment and related services available to
host of challenges. Offenders may require meet those needs. The following highlights
help meeting basic life needs, such as finding some of the more salient issues offenders
housing, applying for a job, or cooking a face—detoxification, homelessness, and life
meal. Moreover, counselors generally will skills. For more information on assessing and
have to motivate clients to find new ways to meeting basic needs, see chapters 2, 3, and 4.
manage their feelings, control impulses, and
work toward concrete goals. Confronting
manipulation and setting boundaries are con- Detoxification
stant challenges for many substance abuse Chapter 2 provides information on how to
counselors who work with criminal justice identify offenders in need of detoxification
clients. services. However, even if a counselor does
This section discusses some of the issues that not perform screening and evaluation, he or
the counselor is likely to face, along with she should be aware of the signs and symp-
strategies for meeting those challenges. The toms of withdrawal. Sometimes offenders in
second part of this chapter, “Program need of detoxification are not identified at
Components and Strategies” addresses a intake because they lied about the extent of
broader range of strategies. their substance use, there was no reason to
suspect substance dependency, or withdrawal
symptoms were mistaken for mental illness.
Addressing Basic Needs Offenders who experience withdrawal without
medical attention are at risk for serious
It is difficult to label any particular needs of
health consequences, and withdrawal from
offenders who abuse substances as more basic
some drugs (e.g., alcohol, barbiturates) even
than others. Offender needs vary depending
carries a risk of death.
on issues such as their legal status, gender,
culture, sexual orientation, age, and function- Symptoms of withdrawal vary according to
al capacities. There are also significant differ- the substance abused, but signs that may be
ences in what an individual experiences in noted by the counselor include
different criminal justice settings (i.e., jail,
• Anxiety, restlessness, irritability, panic
prison, community supervision). Despite
attacks, insomnia
these differences, there are commonalities in
the treatment needs of offenders. In addition • Profuse sweating, muscle jerks, constant
to substance abuse treatment, offenders typi- blinking
cally require the following services: • Yawning, sleepiness, exhaustion, lethargy
• Detoxification • Depression, crying fits, disorientation
• Screening and assessment (see chapter 2) • Suicidal thoughts or behavior
• Treatment for co-occurring mental disor-
For some drugs, symptoms of withdrawal can
ders (see chapters 2, 3, 4, and 6)
be prolonged. For example, the insomnia and
• Treatment for physical health issues

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 anxiety common in people with benzodi- ing to talk about criminal activity, substance
azepine dependency can continue for months use, and past trauma before they were willing
following discontinuation of use (Federal to discuss the fact that they were homeless.
Bureau of Prisons 2000). For offenders One way to obtain this information is to ask
undergoing treatment for withdrawal, the offenders where they lived in the month prior
counselor should work closely with the medi- to incarceration or arrest and if they antici-
cal team to ensure that symptoms are identi- pate being homeless upon their release. A
fied and treated. plan should be in place to provide offenders
with housing if they are leaving a prison facil-
For more on information on detoxification, ity. In all cases, effective counselors have
see chapter 2 of this TIP and the forthcoming working relationships with personnel in hous-
TIP Detoxification and Substance Abuse ing services to which to refer offenders in
Treatment (Center for Substance Abuse need of housing.
Treatment [CSAT] in development a).

Life skills
Homelessness
Many offenders have hidden deficits in basic
The impact of homelessness on offenders life skills (e.g., knowing how to balance a
varies depending on the particular setting in checkbook, prepare a meal, accept feedback
which they are being treated. Jails frequently from an employer). While these deficits are as
work with homeless offenders; in fact, some individual as the offender, the consensus
people enter jail to get food and housing (and panel feels that treatment programs with
may enter substance abuse treatment pro- criminal justice clients should address a range
grams for the same reasons). Homelessness of instrumental skills (e.g., meal preparation,
can be a traumatic experience, and for some money management, laundry, resume writ-
clients who have had to live on the streets, ing), as well as some basic social skills, partic-
jail may be the safest environment in which ularly those needed in employment and other
they have lived for some time. Those used to interpersonal situations. Counselors should
being homeless may need to relearn how to observe offenders to identify problem areas.
live their lives in a stable environment.
Among the skills most underdeveloped in
Some offenders may have become homeless offender-clients are basic problemsolving
because of their incarceration in jail or skills. Because of their impulsiveness and dif-
prison. Even if homelessness was not an issue ficulty delaying gratification, many offenders
when the offender was arrested, it is likely are particularly poor at breaking down mod-
that an offender will be homeless upon erately complex problems into the few basic
release. In some instances, peo-
ple who have served their full
sentence (and therefore are not Advice to the Counselor:
being released on parole) enter
the community without aftercare Homelessness
options or any plan for housing. • Offenders should be asked where they lived in the
month prior to arrest.
Counselors should be aware that
a great deal of stigma and shame • If offenders anticipate being homeless when they leave
is attached to homelessness, and the prison, a plan to provide offenders with housing
many clients are reluctant to should be in place before their release.
discuss it without prompting. • Addressing deficits in basic life skills as well as housing
Panel members have had experi- issues can help prevent recidivism.
ences with clients who were will-

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 steps required to get from problem to solu- tive distortions or “thinking errors” (see
tion. Practice is needed to learn clear prob- Figure 5-1).
lem identification, generation of options,
thinking through likely outcomes, option Offenders can learn to recognize thinking
selection, trying out options, and reviewing errors and to understand how those errors
outcomes. can lead to behavior that gets them into trou-
ble (Wanberg and Milkman 1998). Strategies
include
Addressing Criminality • Involvement in specialized therapeutic com-
Antonowicz and Ross (1994) address the need munity (TC) programs
to prioritize treatment according to the crim- • Cognitive–behavioral group interventions
inogenic needs of criminal justice clients, par- focused on correcting and eliminating crimi-
ticularly the specific issues that brought the nal thinking errors
client to the criminal justice system in the
• Self-monitoring exercises through keeping a
first place. These are most often substance
journal and “thought logs”
abuse and criminal thinking and values. This
section describes the components of criminali- • Staff and peer confrontation regarding
ty (i.e., criminal thinking, the criminal code, criminal thinking patterns and related
and manipulation), and suggests programmat- behaviors observed within treatment pro-
ic and clinical strategies for addressing crimi- grams (Field 1986; Wanberg and Milkman
nality in substance abuse treatment for 1998)
offenders.
A number of approaches, drawing largely on
cognitive–behavioral methods, have also been
Criminal thinking developed in recent years to address criminal
thinking, the most popular among these being
A range of factors are associated with sub- Thinking for a Change, issued by the
stance use among offenders, including peer National Institute of Corrections (NIC) (Bush
substance abuse, impulse control difficulties, et al. 2000), Gordon Graham and Company’s
trouble managing negative emotions, poor Framework for Recovery (Graham 1999), and
problemsolving and self-management skills, Wanberg and Milkman’s Criminal Conduct
impaired moral reasoning, and cognitive dis- and Substance Abuse Treatment (Wanberg
tortions (Wanberg and Milkman 1998). As and Milkman 1998). The core components of
noted, criminal thinking is especially impor- Thinking for a Change are described below.
tant to address, as individuals with ingrained For more information on Framework for
criminal lifestyles employ a number of cogni- Recovery, go to www.ggco.com/. Wanberg and
Milkman’s module is available as
a provider’s guide and partici-
Advice to the Counselor: pant’s workbook.
Criminal Thinking
Criminal thinking also can be
• Criminal thinking should be viewed as an outcome of addressed using the same
maladaptive coping strategies rather than as a perma- paradigms used in substance
nent fixture of the offender’s personality. abuse relapse prevention. Many
• Criminal thinking can be addressed using the same tools of the early warning signs and
as in substance abuse relapse prevention. This includes risk factors for relapse will be
identifying offenders’ primary thinking errors, instruct- the same or very similar to those
ing clients to self-monitor when these errors occur, and warning signs and risk factors
providing regular feedback from peers to prevent rever- for the client’s criminal thinking.
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 Figure 5-1
Common Thinking Errors
Power thrust Putting people down, dominating
Closed channel Seeing things only one way
Victim stance Blaming other people
Pride Feeling superior to other people
Don’t care Feeling unconcerned about how other people are affected
Want it now Demanding gratification now
Don’t need anybody Refusing to be dependent on others for anything
Rigid thinking Thinking in black and white terms
They deserve it Believing that people have it coming
Screwed Feeling mistreated
Source: Wanberg and Milkman 1998.

addressing criminal thinking not become • Providing regular feedback to the client,
another way of stigmatizing criminal justice usually from peers in a treatment group
clients. Criminal thinking should be viewed as
the outcome of maladaptive coping strategies Criminal code
rather than as a permanent fixture of the
offender’s personality. Offenders tend to have a shared value system
that includes refusal both to cooperate with
authority and to confront negative behavior
Client manipulativeness by others. This “criminal code” or “convict
Criminal justice client manipulativeness can code” is another part of criminal thinking
be addressed by identifying “criminal think- that must be addressed in treatment. The
ing errors” or one of the other, similar meth- criminal code explains why good treatment
ods of identifying cognitive distortions programs stressing personal accountability,
(Wanberg and Milkman 1998). For example, peer support for change, and peer confronta-
a particular client may try to avoid the work tion of negative behavior are so threatening to
of personal change by repetitively demeaning the offender culture. It also explains why it is
others, including the counselor. Another often necessary to separate inmates in treat-
client may repetitively project an attitude of ment in correctional institutions from the gen-
giving up at every small setback (“zero eral inmate population.
state”). These maladaptive and manipulative Treatment staff need to pay attention to the
coping strategies readily undermine the treat- extent to which their clients are being stigma-
ment process unless they are addressed. tized by other offenders as “snitches” or
Addressing client manipulativeness involves “weak” because they participate in treatment.
• Counselor or treatment group identifying It is sometimes necessary to remove clients
the primary thinking errors they observe from a negative situation to give treatment a
• Instructing the client to begin self-monitor- chance. Sometimes, a newer treatment group
ing when these occur (journaling) might be pressured to revert to the criminal
code with antisocial values predominating
over prosocial values. These situations

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 Thinking for a Change
NIC’s Thinking for a Change helps offenders learn to change criminal behaviors using three basic tech-
niques:
• Cognitive self-change. Offenders learn how to examine their thinking, feelings, beliefs, and attitudes in
order to understand how these factors contribute to criminal behaviors.
• Social skills development. Participants explore alternatives to antisocial and criminal behaviors.
• Problemsolving skills development. Offenders integrate the skills they learn and use them to work
through difficult situations without engaging in criminal behavior.

Thinking for a Change is designed to work in a variety of criminal justice settings, and is ideally imple-
mented in groups of 8 to 12. The curriculum is available online, along with more information (at
www.nicic.org/pubs/2001/016672.htm).

require careful confrontation, limit-setting, limited understanding of and insight into

and clear expectations with consequences by what they are feeling at particular points in
treatment staff. time. The counselor’s goal, then, is to broad-
en affect (emotions) identification. For a sur-
prising number of offenders, feeling states ini-
Addressing Anger and tially consist of “angry” and “other.” Often,
Hostility what they first think is anger turns out to be
Dealing with anger and hostility with criminal frustration, hurt, loneliness, fear, etc.
justice clients is much like dealing with anger Offenders who abuse substances also have a
and hostility with other clients. However, due tendency to think that if they feel it, they
to their higher incidence of antisocial person- must act on it. Learning the relationships
ality disorder, criminal justice clients are between behavior, thinking, and feeling, and
more likely to use anger as a manipulative how each affects the other, is helpful to many
coping strategy and less likely to be able to criminal justice clients. Learning that feelings
separate anger from other feelings. do not equal thinking or behavior can be a
Clients may be angry for a variety of reasons, revelation for many offenders. Counselors
including should point out that feeling it doesn’t make
it so, nor does it mean the client has to act on
• Genuine feelings of being treated unfairly the feeling. As the Alcoholics Anonymous say-
• Limited affect recognition; confusing anger ing states, “Your feelings are not facts.”
with other feelings
In summary, interventions addressing emo-
• Using anger to maintain adrenaline
tions should encompass
• Goal-directed manipulative coping strate-
1. Identifying the feeling(s). Maybe other
gies such as deflecting attention from other
feelings are involved, such as embarrass-
issues or to keep others off-balance
ment or guilt.
Often, problems with expressed anger relate 2. Understanding clearly where the feeling is
to an inability to express other feelings—a coming from. What is the real source of
problem with affect. Interventions involve the anger?
teaching criminal justice clients to recognize 3. Identifying the goals the anger is serving
their affective states and to understand the (e.g., deflecting attention).
difference between feelings and action. Many
criminal justice clients (especially men) have

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 4. Identifying the goals the anger is under- nity supervision programs on release from
mining (e.g., staying out of jail or keeping prison, embedded criminal identities can pose
a job). a number of problems.
5. Working toward taking the longer view Regardless of whether the offender is in jail,
(e.g., beginning to use a prosocial thought prison, or under community supervision, the
process to manage the anger). identity of an offender often is an issue that
Several additional strategies can help clients needs to be confronted in treatment. Those
to recognize their feelings. For example, who have adopted a criminal identity need to
counselors can set boundaries on how anger learn new ways of thinking about themselves;
and hostility can be expressed and set limits those whose identity is shaken by the incar-
as to reasonable duration of expression of ceration will need help coping with their crim-
anger and hostility. Once the offender calms inal charges. An overall rehabilitation goal is
down, the counselor can refocus on what the to help offenders develop more prosocial
client can learn from the situation and how identities consistent with positive social
the client can benefit in the future. values.
Counselors can also use peers in a group set-
ting to explore how the client might use anger Cultural identity
and hostility for secondary gain. TC groups
have “cardinal rules” that include no violence Race and cultural background can play an
or threat of violence (justification for pro- important role in the life of offenders, but the
gram removal if violated) that provide a safe dynamics of race and culture are especially
environment for exploring anger issues. For pronounced in jails and prisons. In these set-
more information on anger management, see tings, Caucasians often are in the minority for
Reilly and Shopshire (2002). the first time in their lives. A number of sub-
cultures are found within jails and prisons.
Inmates who belong to minority groups may
Addressing Identity Issues see correctional staff members (including
As offenders move through the criminal jus- treatment staff) as adversaries. Gangs repre-
tice system, important elements in their iden- sent the most significant of these subcultures,
ty can change. In the pretrial stage, their at least among male populations. Gang affilia-
identity as a member of a racial or cultural tion can influence with whom an offender is
group, a family member, or employee may be able to socialize. Thus, treatment must take
most prominent. In jails there is generally a into account this aspect of the offender’s
more immediate crisis, as one grapples with identity.
the shame and stigma of being labeled a crim-
inal and the fear of facing extensive incarcer- Role as a family member
ation.
and/or parent
Family relationships are often an important
Criminal identity part of an offender’s life. Family can repre-
In prison, some people learn a new identity sent a connection to the outside world and
based on the prison culture in which they are can be a source of stability for offenders as
involved; some prisoners learn to think of they move through the criminal justice sys-
themselves as criminals. In part, this is a tem. Moreover, the quality of the offender’s
result of institutional pressures on them, and relationship with his or her family can be an
partly it is the result of interactions with important factor in recovery. Slaght (1999)
other inmates who have accepted the persona reported that the only independent variable
of criminal. For offenders who enter commu- related significantly to relapse at 3 months

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 after release to the community was whether These individuals often identify themselves as
the offender was getting along with family “bad” parents and experience a great deal of
members. Those who were getting along very shame over how their involvement in the
well with family members were the least likely criminal justice system has impacted their
to use drugs. Based on this, Slaght recom- children. While this may be especially true
mends more extensive efforts to involve fami- for mothers, fathers also have strong feelings
ly members in drug treatment. about their role as parents and express con-
cern about their children. Jeffries and col-
Just as positive family relationships can foster leagues (2001) reviewed several parenting
abstinence, family connections also can be a programs for male offenders. Descriptions of
source of confusion and worry for clients who these programs are available online at
see their role as a family member in conflict www.vera.org/publication_pdf/fathers.pdf.
with their role as an inmate and/or criminal.
This can be especially true for parents. Treatment that includes other family mem-
According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, bers can be of use. In some families, more
in 1999 the majority of State and Federal than one family member is incarcerated;
prisoners reported having at least one child treating the family can address a generational
under the age of 18 (Mumola 2000). For many cycle of incarceration. Family treatment also
of these offenders, drug or alcohol abuse was can prepare inmates and their families for
a factor in their incarceration. For example, release. Since family problems can be a
one in three mothers in State prison commit- relapse trigger, Slaght (1999) recommends
ted her crime to get money for drugs, and 65 that offenders learn how to identify and cope
percent reported drug use in the month prior with family conflicts. Substance abuse treat-
to the offense. For both mothers and fathers, ment programs also can use family involve-
25 percent met the diagnostic criteria for ment as a source of motivation. For example,
alcohol abuse (Mumola 2000). In a survey of extended parent–child visits can be used as a
female inmates, Acoa and Austin (1996) found reward for good behavior.
that nearly 20 percent of mothers were con-
cerned that one or more children may have It is important to note that family involve-
been exposed to substances in utero. ment in recovery is not always positive.
Inmates, especially those with moderate to
Confronting the guilt associated with their longer sentences, often can develop a false
drug abuse can be important in treating par- sense of “healing” of family problems. This
ents involved in the criminal justice system. results from a number of factors including
reduced and controlled contact
with family members and the
Advice to the Counselor: tendency of families to shelter
the inmate from problems on the
Family Involvement outside. This false sense that
• Involving the family in an offender’s treatment can be a family relations have changed
positive source of support. Unfortunately, however, some becomes a potential stressor on
family members may provide offenders with drugs and release, when the inmate discov-
be involved in criminal activity. Inmates can develop a ers that the previously existing
false sense of “healing” of family problems from having problems are still present and
reduced and controlled contact with family. often worsened. It is also impor-
• Extended family visitation can be used as a reward for tant to note that sometimes
good behavior. offenders use their families to
provide them with drugs and to
• On release, inmates often find that preexisting family
enable their substance abuse.
problems are still present and often worse.
Family members may also be

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 involved in criminal activity and be expected offender’s legal goals. In some situations,
to carry on criminal activities such as drug offenders have incentives to admit to a sub-
dealing while one member is incarcerated. stance use disorder even if they do not have
such a disorder, so that they can avoid prison
and enter a treatment program instead.
Role as a person of status Admitting to substance abuse can have legal
Prisons and jails are hierarchical societies, consequences for the offender that need to be
and men and women can attain status within understood by treatment providers before
a prison or jail community often using a dif- they ask an offender to self-identify as an
ferent set of skills and behaviors than they “addict” or “alcoholic.” It should also be
would use in the community. This is especially noted that there are offenders who use or sell
true in prisons where longer stays make sta- substances but do not have a substance use
tus and belonging more important issues. disorder.
Therefore it is possible that an offender may
face a loss of status either by going to prison Denial of criminal activity is a different, but
(and losing a job and a place in the communi- related, issue. People may deny criminal
ty) or by being released from prison (where activity even if they have dealt with their sub-
the individual may have been a leader). stance abuse. Just because an offender is in
Providers also should be aware that the recovery from substance abuse does not mean
offender may have had high status and a he or she has ceased criminal activity.
large income on the “outside” because of Treatment providers also will find that some
criminal activity (e.g., drug dealing) and may offenders do not believe that what they have
need to deal with a loss of status when incar- done is criminal or, at least, do not believe it
cerated or resist the temptation of returning is immoral. Some (e.g., gang members) per-
to a high-paying but illegal occupation on ceive their actions as a normal part of daily
release. In other instances, an inmate may life in their community and believe that the
carry status (e.g., as a gang member) into jail only problem was that they got caught. They
or prison, and may resist treatment in order see themselves as victimized by the law,
to maintain that status. Regardless of the set- rather than as victimizers. Others admit their
ting, the consensus panel believes that treat- substance abuse and even realize that they
ment activities should include opportunities must cease criminal activity but deny that
for participants to “earn” status in the they have to change their lifestyle (e.g., their
program. associations, the place they live), which can
contribute to relapse.

Addressing Denial
Addressing Resistance
Criminal justice clients exhibit denial in ways
similar to those of other populations. For Sending criminal justice clients to treatment
some offenders, denial is a product of their under threat of direct consequences with little
criminal thinking. The criminal justice system incentive and loss of freedoms is not effective
may help reduce denial—it is harder for an coercion. However, coercion can be very
offender to deny that drugs are a problem effective at getting criminal justice clients to
while sitting in a cell. Treatment staff can treatment and keeping them there (Leukefeld
remind clients of the reality of their legal and Tims 1988). This is best done using
problems as a way to break through denial. incentives as well as sanctions and involving
some degree of choice by the client, even if
While substance abuse treatment providers leverage is present to encourage the client to
often are trained to view denial as a negative make the desired choice.
symptom of the offender’s addiction, denial
may be a necessary strategy to further the

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 When dealing one-on-one with the criminal Addressing Guilt, Shame, and
justice client on this issue, the consensus
panel suggests the following strategies:
Stigma
• Avoid personalizing the situation and focus Guilt and shame may also be a major consid-
on the client’s role in forcing the conse- eration for some criminal justice clients.
quence. For example, avoid phrasing that Offenders new to the criminal justice system,
sends the message “I’m doing this to you.” particularly first-time offenders who have
Say things such as “You sort of forced the recently lost much of their social standing,
judge into giving you this consequence for may struggle with guilt and shame. In some
using again.” cases these feelings are realistic and may
facilitate treatment, but in other cases they
• Focus the client on the future and what she may be exaggerated and interfere with sub-
can learn from the current situation. stance abuse treatment until they are ade-
• Be aware of cultural differences. Clients quately processed. As noted above, many
have culturally based attitudes toward offenders experience a significant amount of
authority that can affect how they respond shame over their actions even if they are not
to coercion in treatment. For example, con- willing to show it. Those who do not may
frontational treatment modalities may not either have an antisocial personality disorder
be helpful for American Indians (Vacc et al. (see p. 112 for more information) or come
1995). from criminally involved family or social net-
• Approach clients with sensitivity, under- works where criminal behavior is expected
standing, and honesty. This includes paying and approved; those clients may still feel
careful attention to body language, eye con- shame, but it could be because they “messed
tact, and tone of voice. up” and got caught.

For more information on treating coerced Shame can be healthy, if it can motivate peo-
clients, see TIP 35, Enhancing Motivation for ple to change their lives. Making amends can
Change in Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT be a positive way to address guilt and shame
1999b); the TIP includes a section titled and further treatment goals. Talking about
“Motivational Enhancement and Coerced feelings of guilt and self-loathing can also help
Clients” that will be of particular use in the an offender reduce feelings of hostility and
treatment of offenders. anger. Shame and guilt, however, can also
fuel denial and can make some individuals
more prone to violence in order to cover up
their feelings of shame. In general, female
offenders face more shame than
men or are, at least, more con-
Advice to the Counselor: scious of the shame they feel.
Addressing the Coerced Client The stigma associated with crim-
• Approach coerced clients with understanding and hon- inal behavior and substance
esty, paying careful attention to body language, eye con- abuse also can be very powerful
tact, and tone of voice. but is less useful as motivation
for clients. The criminal justice
• When dealing one-on-one with the coerced client, focus system does much to stigmatize
on the client’s role in forcing the consequence, with the offenders in the system, and
statements such as “You sort of forced the judge into the people involved in that sys-
giving you this consequence for using again.” tem (whether they be corrections
• Focus the client on the future and the difference treat- officers or inmates) often rein-
ment can make. force guilt, shame, and stigma.

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 Sealed Records
A criminal record follows offenders long after they serve their time in prison. Many recovering individuals
find that, despite their best efforts, the stigma of their criminal records limits their options. A 2001 CSAT
initiative, Rehabilitation and Restitution, contains a component to help recovering offenders get their crimi-
nal records sealed. Additionally, participating programs may offer
• Comprehensive assessments
• Individualized service plans
• Case management
• Continuum of substance abuse treatment services
• Support in obtaining a GED or other necessary education
• Job training, placement, and retention programs
• Continuum of supervision, aftercare, and continuing care programs
CSAT’s cooperative agreement initiative is aimed at improving the likelihood of successful reintegration.
Programs funded through the initiative will compare the success rates of those who receive additional
assistance with those who receive whatever help is usually offered to recovering offenders.

Stigma also comes from outside the criminal providers need not condone an offender’s
justice system (e.g., family, mass media, soci- past criminal activity, but they should be able
ety). While it is important for offenders not to to accept it as part of the client’s past and not
forget their past, it is not necessarily helpful a permanent character flaw or insurmount-
that society does not allow people to move on able obstacle to recovery.
or accept that they have paid their debts. It is
also important for offenders to have appro-
priate role models who have overcome the Establishing Boundaries
stigma of a criminal past and a history of sub- Counselors’ methods for establishing a rela-
stance abuse in order to achieve something in tionship with clients vary according to the set-
their recovery. ting. It is much more difficult to develop a
While there has been some
reduction of stigma attached to Advice to the Counselor:
substance abuse and mental ill-
ness in recent years, the stigma Establishing Boundaries
associated with arrest, convic- • No matter how much empathy they feel for offenders,
tion, and incarceration remains counselors need to remember that they represent the
very strong. Societal change criminal justice system.
occurs slowly, but treatment • Counselors’ self-disclosures can be helpful when balanced
providers can help the situation by appropriate boundaries.
by not burdening clients with
additional stigma because they • Offenders are often deft at conning a counselor into
are involved in the criminal jus- doing small and seemingly meaningless things for them,
tice system. The consensus but this is often a first step in an unhealthy alliance that
panel suggests that if crime is can be used against the counselor at a later date. A well-
part of addictive behavior, then trained counselor can confront the offender and turn
criminal behavior can be seen as the attempted manipulation into a step for developing a
another manifestation of a sub- stronger treatment alliance.
stance use disorder. Treatment
Major Treatment Issues and Approaches 81
 relationship in prisons or jails than in the lation. Of course, the ability to create this
community because boundaries and rules alliance and its relative importance varies
limit how psychologically close one can get to according to staff ability, experience, and
incarcerated offenders. For example, while training. In jails, it may be less crucial
eliciting emotional responses is quite useful in because clients may remain in treatment only
psychotherapy, corrections staff generally see a short time. It may, however, be most critical
this as a problem to be avoided. In these set- in community supervision settings if clients
tings there needs to be careful supervision to are engaged in outpatient treatment. In resi-
evaluate how closely counselors and clients dential programs, such as therapeutic com-
are interacting. munities, peers play a larger part in the treat-
ment experience, and the client’s relationship
Because boundaries between staff and clients with his or her peers is often as important as
have a special significance in criminal justice or more important than the relationship with
settings, treatment staff need to be especially the counselor.
vigilant about self-disclosure. The counselor
needs to ask him- or herself whether a per- Relationships with criminal justice staff are
sonal disclosure is going to make a difference often quite important in the therapeutic pro-
for the client and not just for the counselor. cess. This is especially important for offend-
For example, using one’s personal experience ers under community supervision, as their
as guiding life lessons can add credibility and alliance with their probation or parole officer
be helpful on a more personal level, but is critical. In a prison or jail setting, it also
recent experiences that may expose too much helps to include corrections staff as part of
vulnerability should be avoided. Also, recov- the treatment team, but clients should be told
ering staff in TCs who often share personal if this is going to be the case. When probation
experiences have found the practice to be officers or corrections staff members are part
beneficial when balanced with appropriate of the treatment team, roles need to be very
boundaries. Counselors also should not asso- clearly defined. Because they may lack expe-
ciate with clients to the detriment of their rience in treatment, corrections officers can
relationship with corrections and treatment become too involved in the treatment process
staff; no matter how much empathy they feel and become overly distraught over treatment
toward offenders, counselors need to remem- failures. In order to operate within a prison
ber that they represent the criminal justice or jail, corrections staff need to maintain a
system. Offenders are often deft at conning a certain degree of distance from offenders as
counselor into doing small and seemingly well as keep their respect. The consensus
meaningless things for them, but this is often panel recommends that treatment programs
the first step in an unhealthy alliance that can that are going to involve corrections staff or
be used against the counselor at a later date. probation officers should provide extensive
Alternatively, a well-trained counselor can cross-training between corrections and sub-
often confront the offender and turn the stance abuse treatment staffs. The legal issues
attempted manipulation into a step in devel- surrounding confidentiality, for example, are
oping a stronger treatment alliance. a suitable subject for cross-training.

Creating a Therapeutic Striving for counselor

Alliance credibility
While it is not always easy, given the bound- Counselors working in any treatment setting
ary issues that exist in criminal justice set- need to maintain credibility with their clients.
tings, the creation of a therapeutic alliance is
very important when working with this popu- If offenders believe that treatment staff are
competent, they will be more influenced by

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 the treatment and less likely to
return to incarceration.
Advice to the Counselor:
Research by Broome and col- Establishing Counselor Credibility
leagues (1996a) showed that high • Avoid making promises that you foresee being unable to
self-esteem and high ratings of keep. If you are unable to keep a promise, be clear as to
counselor competence were asso- why you cannot do so and accept the consequences.
ciated with a significant reduc-
• Demonstrate the attitudes and behaviors you are trying
tion in recidivism by probation-
to get clients to implement (credible staff are those who
ers ending their treatment.
do as they say).
Strauss and Falkin (2000) found
similar results with a cohort of • Show a positive attitude toward colleagues, the pro-
female offenders. Their data gram, one’s family, and so on.
indicate that clients who suc- • Work to have the client respect who you are, even if he
cessfully completed treatment does not like what you represent.
had more favorable perceptions • Ensure that you maintain the respect of your supervisor
of staff within the first 2 weeks and other staff (including corrections officers and proba-
of treatment than those who did tion officers). Credibility with offenders is affected by
not. their observations of the counselors’ interactions with
other staff, and clients do watch staff closely.
Striving for cultural • Clearly articulate roles and boundaries. Inmates often see
competence treatment staff as potential inroads into all areas rang-
ing from personal property issues, to job assignments, to
Cultural competence is an case management concerns. Treatment staff need to
important factor in developing a clearly define their role and limits or they quickly find
counselor–client relationship. their credibility lost because inmates interpret the staff’s
Programs should have a cultur- inability to correct a nontreatment issue as a lack of con-
ally diverse staff that reflects cern or caring.
the diversity of the population
they serve; however, that is not
always possible. What is possible is that staff Designing Treatment to
be trained to understand cultural issues Reflect the Stages of Change
affecting the populations in the area in which
they work. Cultural issues reflect a range of The concepts behind the stages of change
influences and are not just a matter of ethnic model of recovery (Prochaska et al. 1992)
or racial identity (e.g., Ohio prisons have a were introduced and summarized in chapter
large number of inmates from Appalachia, 3. While these are important concepts in
and staff there need to understand that cul- recovery generally, they are particularly rele-
ture). Special training programs can be devel- vant in the treatment of criminal justice
oped to help counselors attain cultural com- clients because so many of these clients are in
petence for the cultures the agency serves. the early stages of change. Figure 5-2 (next
(The forthcoming TIP Improving Cultural page) summarizes treatment strategies based
Competence in Substance Abuse Treatment on the offender’s stage in recovery.
[CSAT in development b] provides indepth
Counselors with criminal justice clients often
information on developing cultural compe-
find they spend much of their time working in
tence and providing culturally competent
the precontemplation and contemplation
treatment.)
stages. This can be discouraging to some, but
the trade-off is that this is important work

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 Figure 5-2
Strategies for Working With Offenders Based on Their Stage in Recovery

State Description Strategies

Precontemplation Unaware of substance Instill discomfort in a supportive manner. Increase the

abuse problems client’s ability to recognize problems with current behavior
and dissonance with future goals.
Contemplation Awareness of sub- Tip the balance. Elicit from the client the reasons to change,
stance abuse problems and the risks of not changing. Support prosocial thinking
from the client.
Preparation Decision point Plan the action. Help the client determine the best course of
action. These plans are individualized as they vary consider-
ably from client to client.
Action Active behavior Help the client take steps toward change. Begin shifting from
change external motivators to internal motivators by supporting the
client’s self-efficacy for change.

Maintenance Ongoing preventive Relapse prevention focusing on coping mechanisms and

behaviors avoidance of triggers. Monitoring of attitudes and behaviors
that can lead to relapse. Assisting the client in making
lifestyle changes and encouraging the client to assist others
who are in the recovery process.

that reduces both crime and the number of provide stabilization of acute needs (e.g.,
crime victims, in addition to rehabilitating detoxification from alcohol or opioids, medi-
offenders. cation for psychotic or depressive symptoms),
and to engage offenders in substance abuse
treatment services (Peters and Kearns 1992).
Program Components Jails, prisons, and community diversion or
and Strategies supervision programs often serve as the first
point of contact for offenders who have sub-
The initial goals of substance abuse treatment stance abuse problems. Motivation to enter
are to “get them there” (engagement) and to treatment frequently occurs at particularly
“keep them there” (retention). This section stressful times such as after being arrested,
addresses programmatic strategies to foster after one’s children have been removed by
both engagement and retention and discusses authorities, or following an overdose or a
other program components that promote “bad high.” Substance abuse treatment staff
effective substance abuse treatment for crimi- need to watch for these opportune times and
nal justice clients. respond quickly so that the client can be
engaged in treatment while the motivation is
still strong. Most of these individuals have not
Engagement had previous contact with substance abuse
Arrest and incarceration can provide an treatment agencies, and their first involve-
important opportunity to identify substance ment in treatment services is frequently while
abuse and other psychosocial problems, to in jail or prison (Mumola 1999).

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 Program incentives and ognize he or she has a problem with substance
abuse.
sanctions to encourage
engagement
In the community, the usual sanction for
Effective Use of Coercion at
refusing to participate in treatment is loss of the Program Level
freedom—often incarceration. In jails and “Coercion” means using incentives and sanc-
prisons it usually involves longer incarcera- tions to encourage program participation. In
tion times. At the point of decision of whether some jurisdictions, coercion may come in the
or not to participate in treatment, the offend- form of legal mandate to treatment. This
er usually faces more sanctions than incen- rarely affects offenders already sentenced to
tives to participate, and the sanctions may be prison, but it often affects clients under com-
severe. munity supervision who may need to be
involved in treatment as part of their proba-
A key point in “getting them there” is to be
tion or parole. Clients under community
sure that disincentives to program participa-
supervision also may elect to enter treatment
tion are minimized. For example, if offenders
to avoid harsher alternatives (such as invol-
lose freedoms or have worse housing (in insti-
untary admission into a mental hospital) or
tutions) as a result of program participation,
negative repercussions (such as losing custody
many will not give treatment a chance.
of one’s children). Individuals convicted of
driving while under the influence may be
Enhancing motivation required to complete a psychoeducational
class to retain their driver’s license. The
While legal pressures may be sufficient to get California initiative known as Proposition 36
a client into treatment, engagement is neces- offers a choice between incarceration and
sary if the client is to become motivated to probation with substance abuse treatment to
commit to change and maintain recovery first- or second-time offenders convicted of
(Hubbard et al. 1988). Therefore, treatment nonviolent drug possession charges (see chap-
programs need to be aware of the common ter 11 for more information). Arizona has
characteristics of clients who leave treatment enacted a similar law, and other States have
early and use this knowledge to develop them under consideration. Offenders may
approaches that motivate these clients to stay also receive pressure from other governmen-
in treatment. tal agencies (e.g., child protective services
In a study of offenders on probation, Broome agencies) to enter or continue treatment, as
and colleagues (1996a) looked at three client part of community supervision or while in jail
background factors that are associated with or prison. Not all forms of coercion are
treatment outcomes to see if they had an explicit for clients involved in the criminal
effect on establishing therapeutic relation- justice system; people may receive reduced
ships. Recognition of the existence of a sub- sentences or avoid incarceration in a higher
stance abuse problem was associated with a security facility if they enter treatment.
positive therapeutic relationship and engage-
ment in treatment, while the degree of peer Retention in Treatment
deviance in the client’s social network and
family dysfunction was not. The fact that Roberts and Nishimoto (1996) studied reten-
recognition of substance abuse problems was tion in treatment among a group of women
a positive indicator for successful engagement who were cocaine dependent, many of whom
in treatment lends support to the use of moti- were under criminal justice supervision. The
vational approaches that help the client rec- type of treatment services provided to the
women made the largest difference in reten-

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Does Coerced Treatment Work?
In a review of 11 coerced treatment studies conducted over 20 years, Anglin and colleagues (1998) found
that, while coercion was generally effective, the results were far from unequivocal, with five studies
reporting that coerced clients did better, four studies reporting no difference, and two studies reporting
that the coerced clients did worse. It is important to note, however, that in the 11 coerced treatment
studies reviewed, none directly assessed the motivation of the clients (Farabee et al. 1998). In most
cases, involuntary or coerced status of clients was inferred from criminal justice status at intake. Many
clients whose treatment was coerced say they would have entered treatment without legal pressure to do
so (Marlowe et al. 1996). Only about a third of those who entered coerced treatment for cocaine abuse
said that legal coercion was a reason for entering treatment. Rather, psychological, financial, social,
familial, and medical pressures exerted more influence in the decision to enter treatment (Marlowe et al.
1996).

While some critics have argued that treatment will be ineffective unless a client is motivated to change
his or her substance abuse behavior, treatment itself can alter the client’s motivation. In fact, an impor-
tant indicator of an effective program is its ability to engage and retain clients who initially join under
coercive pressures. The major difficulty, then, is often a matter of getting resistant clients to enter treat-
ment, and coercion has been shown to increase the likelihood of an offender’s entering treatment (Anglin
et al. 1998).

Coercion such as that from the criminal justice system can play an important role in making sure the
client enters treatment, but it will be internal motivation that predicts whether the client will stay in
treatment and have a positive outcome. Knight and colleagues (2000) showed that external legal pressure
and internal motivation are positively and independently related to retention in treatment. The authors
recommend targeting those with low internal motivation for an intervention to increase readiness.

Research also suggests that in the absence of leverage imposed by the criminal justice system, offenders
have a poor record of retention and graduation from substance abuse treatment programs. Moreover,
outcomes for offenders who receive coerced treatment are as good as or better than for other partici-
pants in treatment (Hubbard et al. 1988a; Miller and Flaherty 2000). Leverage through the criminal jus-
tice system also helps retain offenders in treatment over time (Miller and Flaherty 2000), which tends to
reduce the rate of criminal recidivism.

tion. The authors concluded that the intensity demonstrate low levels of social conformity
of the treatment, its structure, and the exis- (Hiller et al. 1999b). These authors found
tence of woman-focused programming that the strongest predictor of treatment
engaged the clients. However, greater levels of dropout was a high score on a criminality
severity of a substance abuse problem also classification system they developed based on
predicted shorter stays in treatment, and pre- the Lifestyle Criminality Screening Form
vious substance abuse treatment increased (Walters et al. 1991) that measured aspects of
slightly the risk of dropping out. an offender’s lifestyle related to criminality
(e.g., irresponsibility, self-indulgence, inter-
Other research has shown that early dropout personal intrusiveness, social rule-breaking).
from treatment in criminal justice settings is Lang and Belenko (2000) found that offenders
correlated with having a history of psychi- in a diversionary treatment program for
atric treatment, high levels of anxiety and felony drug offenders who completed treat-
depression, unemployment immediately prior ment had higher levels of social conformity
to sentencing, cocaine dependence, lower lev- and more friends, fewer drug felony convic-
els of self-efficacy, and social networks that

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 tions, less involvement in psychiatric treat- There is a risk that treatment could become
ment, less income from drug dealing, less overly coercive and susceptible to charges of
unprotected sex, and fewer injuries from gun- cruel and unusual punishment. It is impor-
shots or stabbings. tant that participants in treatment be offered
the opportunity to leave the program after a
While many of the factors that correlate with minimum time period (e.g., 90 days). The use
treatment dropout cannot be altered, the con- of experienced outside contractors and recov-
sensus panel suggests that some changes to ering staff can help reduce the mistrust.
treatment programs can be developed based
on these studies. For one, there seems to be
general agreement that a client’s friends can Incentives and sanctions to
have a good deal of influence on whether that improve retention
person will successfully complete treatment.
Developing positive peer networks should Once the offender enters treatment, more
therefore be a priority for retaining offenders options usually become available for creative
in treatment. use of incentives and sanctions to keep the
offender in treatment. It is important to con-
A history of co-occurring mental illness, as tinue to push for a preponderance of incen-
demonstrated through a history of mental tives over sanctions to motivate offenders
health system involvement, can have a signifi- (Gendreau 1995). Because of the manipula-
cant negative effect on treatment retention. tive coping strategies and evidence of criminal
High rates of co-occurring mental illness have thinking that bombard treatment staff daily,
been documented in the offender population it is all too easy to focus on the negative
(estimated to be 7.4 percent in Federal pris- behaviors instead of “catching people in the
ons, 16.2 percent in State prisons, and 16.3 act of doing good work.” But positive rein-
percent in jails) (Ditton 1999), suggesting a forcement is relatively more powerful than
need for treatment programs tailored for sanctioning in changing behavior as well as
offenders with co-occurring disorders in other aspects of personal growth.
order to reduce dropout rates.
The types of incentives to use are limited only
The consensus panel also recommends that by creativity. Beyond reduced supervision,
coerced individuals be mainstreamed with other incentives can be greater access to other
noncoerced clients where possible—such as in services (e.g., employment training or
community settings—and should not be sepa- improved housing), higher status within the
rated into different treatment tracks. Coerced treatment group or community, or even varia-
treatment is much less likely to work if only tions on a token economy can be considered.
similarly coerced individuals participate in The point is to continue to refocus on rein-
the program. Because research showed that forcing desired behavior, look for additional
coerced treatment can be effective under ways to motivate the clients from a positive
some circumstances, some criminal justice perspective, and to remember that most peo-
systems developed new programs for these ple begin and sustain personal change out of
clients that did not build on existing pro- external motivation (the internalized motiva-
grams; clients in these programs do not seem tion comes later).
to have fared as well because they lacked
community support from clients who were The key points in effective use of incentives
committed to treatment. It is not always clear and sanctions are:
that treatment models are followed accurately • Emphasize incentives over sanctions.
(Farabee et al. 1999). Administrators should Gendreau (1995) has suggested that 4:1 is
avoid creating coercive programs with mini- optimal.
mal resources.

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 • Sanctions should be applied as rapidly as staff and criminal justice staff, as both need
possible. The longer the time period to model personal accountability in their
between the undesired behavior and the behavior.
consequences, the less effective the conse-
quences.
Peer Support and Feedback
• Repetitive use of mild sanctions (implement-
ed quickly) is more effective than repetitive Peers usually have more opportunity than
threats of sanctions followed by an intensive staff to observe each other’s behavior. Peers
sanction (e.g., incarceration). using a group treatment modality have the
capacity to give more immediate feedback for
• Be creative with incentives.
positive steps to change and for negative
• Treatment staff and criminal justice staff thinking and behavior. Peers can often give
should collaboratively apply incentives and feedback in ways that the client can more
sanctions. readily assimilate. Criminal justice clients
often quickly and accurately see the relapse
Prosocial Activity signs in others well ahead of the time they are
Prosocial activity is any positive activity. In able to see relapse signs in themselves. Using
other words, criminal justice clients will do peer support and feedback also serves to pre-
better in treatment when kept busy doing any pare incarcerated criminal justice clients for
positive activity. Most criminal justice clients using peer support organizations in the com-
tolerate boredom poorly. This is probably munity.
partly due to the high incidence of antisocial
personality disorders and attention deficit Program Phasing
disorders within this population (Jemelka et
al. 1994; Wender et al. 2001). Offenders tend Many criminal justice clients have little expe-
to demonstrate high excitement needs coupled rience with success with prosocial endeavors.
with poor delay of gratification (Field 1986). Dividing programs into identifiable phases
Without positive activity, criminal justice can provide markers of accomplishment and
clients tend to use unstructured time for anti- progress and focuses treatment efforts at
social thinking and behavior. Therefore, steps along the way. Typically, residential
regardless of content, the consensus panel programs include orientation, treatment, and
believes that treatment programs need to be reentry phases.
heavily structured, particularly for clients
who are early in the change process. Self-Management Skills—
Relapse Prevention
Staff Modeling Accountability Once personal change occurs during treat-
Criminal justice clients are particularly sensi- ment, a sustained effort is required to main-
tive to what staff actually do, in contrast to tain that change, namely relapse prevention
what staff say. Words about personal and recovery planning. Relapse prevention is
accountability with this population will have “a systematic method of teaching recovering
only modest impact unless staff are willing to patients to recognize and manage relapse
model the behavior and hold themselves to warning signs” (Gorski and Kelley 1996, p.
the same standards. The modeling of this 15). For more on relapse prevention for crim-
behavior, of insisting on demonstrating one’s inal justice clients, see the Technical
accountability instead of waiting for others to Assistance Publication Series Number 19:
demand it, can be very powerful in helping Counselor’s Manual for Relapse Prevention
criminal justice clients change. This is anoth- with Chemically Dependent Criminal
er point of collaboration between treatment Offenders (Gorski and Kelley 1996).

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 There are several advantages to using relapse supervision officers, and others in the
prevention as a general approach throughout offender’s support network. Relapse pre-
criminal justice programs: vention plans aid communication from insti-
• Relapse prevention is a key issue for com- tutional programs to community supervi-
munity supervision. Beyond the obvious sion and to community programs.
applicability of self-management training to • Relapse prevention is applicable across the-
offenders, this work provides key informa- oretical perspectives. Practitioners from the
tion to parole and probation officers. If the theoretical perspectives of behaviorism and
supervision officer knows that a primary disease concepts are currently using relapse
overt relapse sign for a particular offender prevention and recovery planning tech-
is isolating in his room, for example, the niques with equal facility. Relapse preven-
officer has critical supervision information. tion strategies seem to ring true regardless
Knowing an offender’s early warning signs of beliefs about the etiology of addictions or
for relapse is probably as important to criminality.
supervision as employment and living • Relapse prevention is a unifying concept
situation. across programs. Whether the problem is
• Relapse prevention emphasizes taking alcohol abuse, drug abuse, mental illness,
responsibility for oneself. Relapse preven- sex offending, or criminality generally, the
tion work makes it difficult for the offender same basic process seems to occur in relaps-
to blame others. Self-management training es, and the same basic strategies seem to be
puts responsibility squarely on the individ- needed in recovery. Relapse prevention
ual. The occurrence of a partial or full work therefore offers a unifying concept
relapse is a signal that the individual has and means of communication across types
more work to do in developing or perform- of programs and service populations.
ing his own relapse prevention and recovery
plan. Relapse prevention work, then, can Spiritual Approaches
be a primary means of moving from neces-
sary external controls (on the offender) Spiritual approaches have been used in com-
early in treatment to the needed internal bination with substance abuse treatment ser-
controls (from the offender) later in vices and can provide powerful tools for some
treatment. to achieve sustained abstinence. There are,
however, limitations to what can be done in a
• Relapse prevention work emphasizes the public institution such as a jail or prison.
long-term nature of many disorders. Many While a distinction should be made between
major life problems, such as addictions, are “spiritual” and “religious” practices (the for-
life-long problems, requiring
continuing work by the indi-
vidual. The concept of relapse Advice to the Counselor:
prevention implicitly commu- Spiritual Approaches
nicates this point to criminal
justice clients. • Spiritual approaches can provide powerful tools for some
to achieve sustained abstinence. Counselors can refer
• Relapse prevention work is clients to the religious leaders of their choice for addi-
easy to communicate. Warning tional counseling, or to voluntary 12-Step groups that do
signs in the individual’s not explicitly endorse any one religion.
behavior, and specific actions
by the individual in response • Rituals and ceremonies can be used to mark positive
to those signs are easy to com- events.
municate between corrections • Providing a time and a suitable place can promote indi-
program staff, offenders, vidual meditation, reflection, or prayer.

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 mer being concerned with one’s own identity Interest in faith-based substance abuse treat-
and a connection to a greater whole, the lat- ment programs has opened avenues for treat-
ter involving the formal practice of a system ment improvement that have been less acces-
of beliefs), such a distinction is not always sible. Many of the “transformational” aspects
perceived by criminal justice authorities. in religion are similar to effective treatment
Because of issues concerning the separation of components, especially relevant in self-help
church and State, it can be difficult for treat- and therapeutic community approaches.
ment programs to provide any kind of specific Some examples of the common elements
religious activities. However, treatment include the concept of transformation, credi-
providers can refer clients to the religious ble role models, behavioral rules, the central-
leaders of their choice for additional counsel- ity of positive social values, community mem-
ing. Treatment programs can also accommo- bership and participation, rituals and cele-
date voluntary 12-Step groups that do not brations, and stages of change. In addition,
explicitly endorse any one religion. consideration of a faith-based perspective
offers additional support for treatment that is
To provide inmates in jails and prisons with not usually considered, such as inviting an
opportunities for spiritual growth, programs offender’s church of choice to consult and
can be creative to avoid promoting religion provide resources for the postrelease plan-
while still facilitating spiritual practices. ning process.
Some spiritual practices, such as American
Indian sweat lodges, have been instituted on
the grounds that they are an important cul- Conclusions and
tural activity. Some prison programs use ritu-
als to mark certain events (which provide a Recommendations
way for people to express themselves without The consensus panel believes that several
using words). Rituals and ceremonies, even if points and recommendations in this chapter
they are as simple as having a meal together, deserve highlighting, as follows:
can be very important for these clients • Whenever possible, treatment should be
because they do not have positive rituals in modified as needed to meet the individual
their lives. The only ceremonies they may client’s specific needs. A thorough client
have experienced may revolve around gang assessment covering multiple dimensions
activity or substance abuse. Other suggestions will enable treatment providers to deter-
for promoting spiritual practices include des- mine what modifications to treatment are
ignating an area for meditation and acknowl- required.
edgements of achievements. Providing a place
for such activities is an important step in pro- • Individual needs should be considered in
moting them. It can also be helpful to sched- adapting the sequence, focus, and intensity
ule times for meditation or silent reflection. of treatment.
• It is important for offenders to have appro-
The offender-client should be encouraged to priate peer and staff role models who have
become involved in the spiritual and religious overcome the stigma of a criminal past and
practices with which he or she is most com- a history of substance abuse. Provisions
fortable. Jails and prisons should enable should be made whenever possible to allow
offenders to receive spiritual guidance from criminal justice programs to hire staff who
religious figures of all persuasions. Clients are ex-offenders and who are in recovery.
should be encouraged to connect with the reli- Treatment programs have found it useful to
gious or spiritual tradition with which they maintain a blend of recovering and non-
associate most closely and to think about how recovering staff.
that tradition can help them understand their
own lives and what may be missing in them.

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 • While legal pressures may be sufficient to • In jurisdictions that involve probation/
leverage a client into treatment, specific parole officers or corrections staff in treat-
engagement strategies are necessary if the ment team activities, roles need to be very
client is to be motivated to commit to clearly defined. Criminal justice staff who
change and to maintain recovery. do not have treatment-related experience or
• Anxiety, guilt, and remorse related to past specialized training can become overly
substance abuse and criminal behavior can involved in the treatment process and over-
be productive in motivating offenders to ly invested in treatment issues.
change their lives. Making amends to those • Criminal justice professionals have been
who have been harmed by past behaviors is effectively involved in facilitating psychoed-
one strategy that can be used to positively ucational groups and other treatment activ-
address these emotions. ities and are often included in treatment
• There is a risk that treatment could become teams and treatment and discharge plan-
overly coercive and susceptible to charges ning. Criminal justice professionals provid-
of “cruel and unusual punishment.” It is ing group treatment services should receive
important that participants in treatment be specialized training in therapeutic tech-
offered the opportunity to leave the pro- niques and treatment approaches and
gram after a minimum period of time (e.g., should consider obtaining substance abuse
90 days). certification and licensure.
• Internal motivation for treatment is a better • Many correctional treatment programs in
predictor of retention than external motiva- jails and prisons have found it useful to
tion. The panel recommends targeting those establish co-coordinators from both treat-
with low internal motivation for an inter- ment and correctional/security systems.
vention to increase readiness. These arrangements provide a sense of joint
“ownership” of treatment programs,
• Motivation to enter treatment frequently
enhance program credibility among correc-
occurs at particularly stressful times such
tional officers, and provide an effective
as after being arrested, after one’s children
mechanism for addressing critical incidents
have been removed by authorities, or fol-
and solving problems that affect both treat-
lowing an overdose or a “bad high.”
ment and corrections staff.
Substance abuse treatment and criminal
justice staff should watch for these oppor- • To operate within a prison or jail and main-
tune times and respond quickly so that the tain inmates’ respect, corrections and treat-
client can be engaged in treatment while ment staff need to maintain a certain dis-
their motivation is still strong. tance from offenders. Cross-training can
assist staff in defining appropriate “bound-
• While clients in criminal justice settings are
aries” that should be maintained in rela-
often coerced and resistant to treatment,
tionships with inmates, and to identify
they can become invested in treatment
related situations that can compromise the
through the use of motivational interviewing
effectiveness of security/public safety and
and similar techniques.
treatment operations.
• Clients who agree to enter treatment may be
• Treatment providers need not condone an
seen as “traitors” by other offenders, as the
offender’s past criminal activity, but they
prison culture makes it a point to resist
should accept it as part of the client’s past,
anything that is seen as a further attempt to
and not a permanent character flaw or
control the lives of inmates. For this rea-
insurmountable obstacle to recovery.
son, it is useful to provide treatment ser-
vices in residential areas or separate pris-
ons that are isolated from the general
inmate population.

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 6 Adapting Offender
Treatment for
In This Specific Populations
Chapter…
Treatment Issues Related
to Cultural Minorities Overview
Women’s Treatment Certain criminal justice system populations may be recognized as having
Issues specific needs; the consensus panel recommends that whenever possible,
treatment be modified to meet those needs. A thorough client assessment
Men’s Treatment Issues will enable treatment providers to determine what modifications to treat-
Working With Violent ment are required. However, the panel also recognizes that in order to
Offenders explain different types of treatment modifications and the need for those
modifications it is necessary to group clients according to certain socially
Treatment Issues Based defined categories that mark their relationship to a dominant identity.
on Client’s Sexual This chapter provides a basic overview of treatment needs of offenders
Orientation belonging to subpopulations including women; men; violent offenders; gay,
lesbian, and bisexual offenders; clients with physical and sensory disabili-
Treatment Issues Based
ties; older adults; people with co-occurring mental and substance use dis-
on the Client’s
orders; people with infectious diseases; and sex offenders.
Cognitive/Learning,
Physical, and Sensory
Disabilities
Treatment Issues Related to
Treatment Issues for
Older Adults
Cultural Minorities
There is no denying that the ethnic and cultural composition of offender
Treatment Issues For populations is quite different from that of society as a whole. African
Clients From Rural Areas Americans are disproportionately represented in jails, prisons, and
Treatment Issues For community supervision programs in comparison with their numbers in
People With Co- the general population. They represented 39.2 percent of the jail popu-
Occurring Substance Use lation and 44.1 percent of the prison population in 2003, 41 percent of
and Mental Disorders those on parole, and 30 percent of those on probation. According to the
2000 Census, however, those who said they were African American
People With Infectious alone or in combination with one or more other races represent only 13
Diseases percent of the U.S. population. Hispanics/Latinos, of any race, are also
somewhat overrepresented, representing 15.4 percent of the jail popula-
Sex Offenders
tion and 19.0 percent of the prison population in 2003, but only 13.3
Conclusions and
Recommendations

93
 percent of the U.S. population according to surmise that these individuals are not accept-
2002 Census data (Ramirez and de la Cruz ed in either culture and that their efforts to
2002). Caucasians are underrepresented at walk in both worlds contribute to their stress.
each stage of the criminal justice process,
making up only 43.6 percent of the jail popu- The forthcoming TIP Improving Cultural
lation and 35 percent of the prison population Competence in Substance Abuse Treatment
in 2003, 40 percent of those on parole, and 56 (Center for Substance Abuse Treatment
percent of probationers in 2003, but 77.1 per- [CSAT] in development b) provides detailed
cent of the U.S. population (Glaze and Palla information on adapting treatment to specific
2004; Harrison and Beck 2004; Harrison and cultural populations, and, while it is not ori-
Karberg 2004; U.S. Census Bureau 2001). ented toward offenders in criminal justice set-
tings, much of what it has to say will apply
McKean (1994) summarizes four somewhat here as well. There are not, however, many
overlapping theoretical perspectives to explain culturally specific programs operating in the
why certain racial or ethnic groups are over- criminal justice system, and there also are
represented among offenders: limited data concerning the benefits of cultur-
• Social isolation ally competent services in these settings. This
is certainly an area that requires more
• Social disintegration
research.
• Resource deprivation
• Violent cultural orientation Longshore and colleagues (1998) have studied
treatment motivation among African-
These theoretical stances inform substance American detainees who used drugs and had
abuse treatment as well. The social isolation never been in substance abuse treatment. Of
model states that the dominant group will all the factors they studied, “problem recog-
always choose to maintain a social distance nition” was most clearly associated with moti-
between itself and minority groups, and to vation for treatment, and that recognition
this end may employ discriminatory laws and was strongest among those who more strongly
policies. Social disintegration models look at endorsed Afrocentric values such as commu-
how weakened informal and institutional nity, spirituality, collective self-esteem, and
social controls lead to increased crime. The conventional family roles. Incorporating these
resource deprivation theory emphasizes that values into treatment may therefore improve
economic variables such as unemployment, treatment outcomes. For example, it could be
poverty, and income inequality are associated more beneficial to emphasize the prosocial
with crime. The idea of a subculture of vio- reasons for stopping substance use than the
lence implies that violent interactions are negative effects of continuing use, to include
more accepted among some groups than oth- family counseling in treatment, and to view
ers, for example in gang culture. recovery as benefiting the community, not
just the individual. Compared to clients in
In a study of Alaska Native men, Glass and traditional programs, those in Longshore’s
Bieber (1997) found criminal activity to be culturally congruent treatment were more
related to social disintegration caused by involved in the experience, were more forth-
acculturative stress. This stress develops coming in their self-disclosures, and partici-
when members of a minority culture are pres- pated more actively. They also reported more
sured to adapt to a dominant culture. The motivation to seek help (Longshore et al.
bicultural individuals in their study had the 1998).
highest levels of acculturative stress and vio-
lent behavior and seemed more prone to iden- The consensus panel recognizes that it is
tity issues, unstable interpersonal relation- extremely difficult, however, to create a cul-
ships, and unstable emotions. The authors turally specific program within a prison or

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 jail given the variety of populations who enter
the facility and the need to provide equal lev-
Women’s Treatment
els of treatment for all offenders. Culturally Issues
specific programs also require from clients a In 1998, an estimated 950,000 women were
certain level of commitment to their culture under supervision by correctional agencies,
that cannot be assumed for all members of a with 85 percent on probation or parole in the
particular group. community. These women were mothers to
Substance abuse treatment requires two-way about 1.3 million children under age 18.
communication of vital information including Forty-four percent of them, across settings,
instructions, treatment expectations, personal reported that they had been physically or sex-
information, and expressions of emotions. In ually assaulted at some time during their lives
a criminal justice setting, where the counselor (Greenfeld and Snell 1999).
represents the same institutional forces that The percentage of women in the criminal jus-
have convicted and imprisoned the client, the tice system has increased in the past decade—
levels of distrust and possibilities for misun- in jails it has risen from 10.2 to 11.9 percent
derstanding are magnified. While all correc- (Harrison and Karberg 2002). The average
tional staff members (including counselors) annual percentage increase in State and
are seen, to some extent, as representatives of Federal prisons for women between 1995 and
the dominant culture, the possibilities for 2003 was 5.0 percent, compared to 3.3 per-
misunderstanding can increase when client cent for men. In 2003 more than 100,000
and counselor are from different ethnic or women were in State and Federal prisons,
cultural backgrounds. These misunderstand- and women represented 11.1 percent of
ings can jeopardize the client’s chances for adults on parole under State and Federal
success in treatment. It is the counselor’s job jurisdiction in 1997 (Harrison and Beck 2004;
to be aware of and sensitive to the values, Maguire and Pastore 2001).
biases, and assumptions that his or her cul-
ture has created in matters of communica- About 60 percent of women in State prisons
tion, therapeutic style, and interpersonal con-used drugs in the month prior to the offense
tact and how they affect his or her ability to for which they were convicted, and about half
provide culturally competent services to of these women admitted to daily drug use.
clients. The most common misunderstandings Drug use at the time the crime was committed
in counseling originate in culture, socioeco- was higher for female inmates than for males
nomic class, and language (Sue and Sue (40 percent compared to 32 percent), but
1999). (See the forthcoming TIP Improving more male inmates than females were under
Cultural Competence in Substance Abuse the influence of alcohol at the time the crime
Treatment [CSAT in development b].) was committed (Greenfeld and Snell 1999).
Interviews with incarcerated women in
California, Connecticut, and Florida State
prisons indicated that more than
80 percent had used substances
Advice to the Counselor: regularly during their lifetimes
Culture and the Counselor while 71 percent reported regular
substance use during the month
•The most common misunderstandings in counseling origi-
prior to their most recent arrest
nate in culture, socioeconomic class, and language. It is
(Acoca and Austin 1996). A study
the counselor’s job to be aware of and sensitive to the
conducted by the Connecticut
values, biases, and assumptions of his or her own culture
Department of Corrections indi-
and to provide culturally competent services to clients.
cated that 45 percent of female
prisoners compared to 22 percent

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 of male prisoners were in need of substance an outcome study of Forever Free from Drugs
abuse treatment (Acoca 1998). and Crime, a California program created
specifically for women offenders, found that
Many of the issues discussed in this section the longer an offender remained in Forever
apply to male offenders as well as to females Free, the more likely she was to stay out of
but are discussed here because the issues cre- jail. Women participating in Forever Free
ate greater problems for women offenders. come from California State prisons, live in a
(For more on women’s treatment issues in 240-bed housing unit, and receive treatment
general, see the forthcoming TIP Substance four hours per day, five days per week.
Abuse Treatment: Addressing the Specific Counseling addresses issues specific to
Needs of Women [CSAT in development g].) women, such as dependency, physical and sex-
Compared to their male counterparts, female ual abuse, and parenting. Information on
inmates are more likely to have mental disor- Forever Free is available online at
ders (Ditton 1999), to be HIV positive www.drugstrategies.org/ks1998/p_crimin.html
(Maruschak 2004), to have been physically or or through the California Department of
sexually abused (Harlow 1999), and to have Corrections Office of Substance Abuse
lived with their children in the month prior to Programs at (916) 327-3707.
their arrest (Mumola 2000). According to Women in treatment, particularly those in
Peters and colleagues’ (1997) study of women early recovery, need to feel they are in a safe
in a Tampa, Florida, jail treatment program, environment, but many do not feel, and some
the most common mental disorders that incar- are not, safe in jail or prison (Covington
cerated women have are serious depression 1998). To try and make the treatment experi-
and anxiety disorders. In another study of ence feel safer, the harsh confrontational
women in jail awaiting trial, 60 percent were techniques often used in therapeutic commu-
found to have substance abuse or depen- nities (TCs) can be modified for women’s pro-
dence, 22 percent had posttraumatic stress grams. Instead, a more supportive approach
disorder (PTSD), and nearly 14 percent had should be used, emphasizing therapeutic
at least one major depressive episode in the 6 sanctions (e.g., participation in treatment
months before entering jail (Teplin et al. activities) rather than punitive consequences
1996). Varese and colleagues (1998) demon- (e.g., work assignments) for breaking rules.
strated that depression among female inmates Nearly all women’s programs consider the use
is greater among women who have deficits in of harsh language, expressions of hostility,
social skills (e.g., are less assertive and/or are and physical force by staff members as detri-
more aggressive), have dysfunctional atti- mental to their clients’ recovery (Welle et al.
tudes, and are less able to provide self-rein- 1998). Indeed, such staff actions can recreate
forcement. These issues must be dealt with in abusive interpersonal situations experienced
substance abuse treatment programs for by many of the female offenders while they
incarcerated women because they are inter- were in the community. Also, rather than
twined with substance abuse and criminal needing help in anger management, women
behavior (Henderson 1998). are more likely to benefit from learning tech-
Few substance abuse treatment programs niques to reduce “guilt and self-blame,
have been developed specifically for female improve self-esteem and self-awareness, and
offenders, and many of the programs that do attempt to create an environment of safety
exist for women in jails and prisons are based and support” (Peugh and Belenko 1999, p.
on treatment models developed for male 31). Women are more likely to complete a
offenders (Peters et al. 1997). However, avail- treatment program designed specifically for
able research suggests that treatment tailored women (Roberts and Nishimoto 1996), and
for female offenders is effective. For example, clinical experience suggests that women are
more likely to disclose personal trauma, such

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 as sexual abuse and domestic violence, in sin- The panel recommends that screening for a
gle-sex groups. history of abuse be included as part of the
intake assessments for women in criminal jus-
Based on their research with women referred tice treatment settings; to do this, a psychoso-
to a jail-based substance abuse treatment cial history should be taken that asks about
program, Peters and colleagues (1997) recom- issues such as childhood abuse and domestic
mended that programs for female offenders violence. One difficulty with addressing these
adapt treatment approaches developed for issues with women who are incarcerated is
clients with co-occurring disorders (COD). In that immediate ongoing counseling is not
part, this is because COD are so common in always possible, given that counseling staff
this population, but also because this is one may not be available every day. The consen-
area where more sensitive and flexible clinical sus panel feels that programs should have
approaches have been developed. They stress aftercare available for clients with histories of
the need to be flexible in terms of the abuse. These issues can take a long time to
sequence, focus, and intensity of treatment work through and, depending on the setting
and to adapt treatment to individual needs in which treatment is provided, sufficient
wherever possible. They also note that time time may not be available within the pro-
needs to be set aside for the assessment and gram. Treatment providers should be aware
diagnosis of COD and for teaching a range of of the range of aftercare options available for
skills (i.e., parenting, nutrition and health clients who are leaving the facility to enter
care, accessing social services and housing) either the community or another
that are generally not considered as impor- facility.
tant in treatment programs for male
offenders. Indepth treatment for the trauma related to a
history of abuse should be provided by pro-
Further information on women’s treatment fessionals specifically trained in this area.
issues in general can be found in the forth- However, innovative strategies that help
coming TIP Substance Abuse Treatment: women address issues of abuse at a level with
Addressing the Specific Needs of Women which they are comfortable have been devel-
(CSAT in development g), and more informa- oped. For example, the Empowerment
tion about treatment for female offenders can through Literacy Project helps women
be found in Technical Assistance Publication address issues of sexual abuse in a supportive
23, Substance Abuse Treatment for Women group atmosphere. Women participate in a
Offenders: A Guide to Promising Practices reading group that facilitates discussions on a
(Kassebaum 1999). number of important issues (e.g., sexual
abuse, substance abuse) at the same time it
Histories of Physical and promotes literacy. Readings pertinent to these
women’s life experiences are selected, includ-
Sexual Abuse ing books such as Maya Angelou’s I Know
Histories of abuse are of partic-
ular concern for female offend-
ers and can have a significant Advice to the Counselor:
impact on treatment. (In the Treating Female Offenders
general population, about one
third of women and between 3 • Nearly all women’s programs consider the use of harsh
and 24 percent of men have language, expressions of hostility, and physical force by
experienced physical or sexual staff as detrimental to client recovery as these actions
abuse. Among substance using recreate abusive interpersonal situations experienced by
populations, the figures are many of the female offenders while they were in the
higher [Gil-Rivas et al. 1997].) community.

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 Why the Caged Bird Sings, Janet Fitch’s when internalized. Low self-esteem often
White Oleander, and Elena Diaz Bjorkquist’s takes years to produce; it can begin early in
Suffer Smoke. life and be increased by physical and sexual
abuse, substance abuse, and arrest and incar-
Under community supervision, an offender’s ceration. In order to improve a client’s self-
primary goal needs to be to remain drug free esteem, programs need to address this issue
and out of trouble, and treatment programs continually, affirming at each stage of treat-
may not have sufficient time or resources to ment the client’s ability to change and create
treat all issues that impact their clients. In a positive life.
such cases, however, programs should be pre-
pared to assist clients in finding a suitable The strengths-based approach to treatment is
treatment program where they can receive widely considered the most effective approach
treatment for traumatic effects of abuse. for improving women’s self-esteem. The panel
Some providers conduct survivors’ groups also recommends that group work be used
that are geared toward including treatment with both women and men as a crucial means
for trauma issues within substance abuse of building self-esteem. (TIP 41, Substance
treatment for women. Abuse Treatment: Group Therapy [CSAT
2004], has extensive information on how to
In addition to substances, women can also conduct a variety of substance abuse treat-
abuse children or even, occasionally, spouses. ment groups.) Presenting positive role models
However, if a cycle of ongoing violence is to clients also is essential for women (even
going to be interrupted, the nature of a women who have not gone through the crimi-
woman’s crime should not disqualify her for nal justice system can be role models).
treatment. For example, a woman who is
incarcerated for killing an abusive spouse will For women, the more time spent in treatment
likely be considered a violent offender and the more likely self-esteem will increase; this
therefore not qualify for treatment. increase is most likely if the women are in a
residential/inpatient setting. A residential TC
Two other TIPs are valuable sources of infor- helps women build awareness of their
mation about treating women with histories of strengths and helps them “practice” having
child abuse (TIP 36, Substance Abuse higher self-esteem (De Leon and Jainchill
Treatment for Persons With Child Abuse and 1981). However, if treatment is provided in
Neglect Issues [CSAT 2000d]) and who have an outpatient setting, women often return to
been victims of domestic violence (TIP 25, unhealthy situations (e.g., domestic abuse, a
Substance Abuse Treatment and Domestic job with low pay and high stress) after their
Violence [CSAT 1997b]). The forthcoming treatment session and their self-esteem will
TIP Substance Abuse and Trauma (CSAT in drop again. It takes an extended period of
development f) also contains useful informa- positive reinforcement to raise a client’s self-
tion. esteem to a level sustainable in the face of
oppressive forces. Of course, eventually
Low Self-Esteem clients will need to leave a treatment pro-
gram, but to make that difficult transition as
Low self-esteem certainly is not just a smooth as possible, programs should help the
women’s issue. Many offenders, both male client connect to an appropriate support
and female, experience low self-esteem. Guilt group.
and shame over past actions are often con-
tributing factors to a poor self-image and low
self-esteem, but so is a history of discrimina- Parenting and Child Custody
tion (whether toward the individual or the The majority of women imprisoned in jails or
culture/ethnic group to which he or she prisons are parents and some programs in
belongs) that can produce poor self-esteem

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 and out of prison are adding parenting work- Innovative community reintegration programs
shops to their agendas (see text box below). In for female prisoners may feature eventual
1999, more than 1.5 million children had a reunification with their children as a signifi-
parent in prison (Mumola 2000; Petersilia cant motivator for treatment.
2000), and many more children have had a
parent incarcerated during a period of their Many incarcerated women feel enormous guilt
early lives. At least half of the children of about being away from their children and
imprisoned mothers have not seen or visited worry about maintaining custody of their
their mothers since incarceration began. children (Covington 1998). This guilt may be
Under the Adoption and Safe Families Act of a motivating force, but it can also overwhelm
1997, parents of children in foster care for 15 the client and be a cause for relapse. In some
or more of the past 22 months may have their cases, children are used to coerce a parent
parental rights terminated by the State. into treatment; family drug courts, for exam-
Given that the average prison term for incar- ple, may remove children from a mother’s
cerated women is 15 months (Genty 1998), an custody if she does not successfully complete
increasing number of parents are permanent- treatment. However, the presence of children
ly banned from their children’s lives—often a can be a mother’s only link to a stable life,
devastating blow for mothers and their and after losing her children to a Child
children. Protective Services agency or another family
member, she sometimes increases her sub-
Parenting is not just a women’s issue, and, in stance abuse.
fact, the vast majority (93 percent) of incar-
cerated parents are male. However, mothers Research does suggest that it is in the best
in State and Federal prisons are often (46 interest of both mothers and their children to
percent and 51 percent of the time, respec- have continued interactions while the woman
tively) the sole parent living with their chil- is incarcerated. Early research by Holt and
dren at the time of their incarceration; 31 Miller (1972) found that maintaining family
percent of mothers in prison were the only ties and providing parenting training positive-
adult caring for their children before incar- ly affected a parent’s success on parole.
ceration. Only 28 percent of the children of Stevens and Patton (1998) have found that
women in State prisons reside with their other women in a modified TC that enables them to
parent and nearly 10 percent live in foster have their children with them had better
care or an agency. The majority of incarcer- treatment outcomes than women who had the
ated mothers rely on grandparents or other same treatment unaccompanied by their chil-
members of their extended family to care for dren. The panel encourages jail and prison
their children while they are incarcerated programs to allow for more interaction
(Mumola 2000). If a woman is in prison and between incarcerated mothers and their chil-
has no one else to care for her children, her dren; the 2–4 hours of supervised visitation
loss of custody could be permanent. per week that many institutions allow is not

A Program for Paroled Women and Their Children

Walden House opened a residential treatment facility for paroled women and their children in El Monte,
California, in 1999 as part of the Female Offender Treatment and Employment Programs (FOTEP). The
program is based on the TC model but includes parenting skills, education and vocational preparation, job
readiness, job placement, and intensive case management. FOTEP fosters an environment where clients
learn new ways of meeting their needs without relying on substances. In addition to its emphasis on obtain-
ing employment, the program includes components for children and models parenting behaviors (Smith
2001).

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The DWCF Program for Women and Their Children
DWCF opened in early 1999 to serve the needs of 900 female offenders. In addition to providing treatment
for substance abuse and mental health problems, DWCF follows recommended treatment principles for
incarcerated women by addressing gender-specific treatment issues such as improving the relationships of
mothers and their children and increasing contact between them. All mothers in DWCF participate in a 12-
week Parenting Skills Seminar as well as a 12-week seminar that focuses on family relationships (the Family
Dynamics Seminar). Among other things, these seminars teach mothers about the importance of regular
phone contact with their children to discuss things such as homework, report cards, and special school
events. Additionally, the facility has placed special emphasis on increasing the frequency of phone contacts
and visits between mothers and children. Visits are encouraged and facilitated by the DWCF staff. Special
children’s visiting areas have been created; these are painted with motifs from children’s literature and fur-
nished with colorful children’s furniture, games, books, and toys. The environment is attractive and appeal-
ing to children and facilitates positive mother–child interactions. The DWCF administration also has estab-
lished a collaborative relationship with a Quaker volunteer organization, whose members provide weekly
transportation for children (and their caretakers) who lack other means of transportation to the facility.
Additionally, the facility has developed several apartments within the prison, permitting weekend visits for
mothers and their children during the 4 to 6 weeks prior to the mother’s release into the community; these
visits help to reconnect mothers and their children during the crucial period just prior to discharge or
parole. Staff monitor these visits and provide support and assistance for mothers and their children when
needed.

sufficient for mothers or their children. One pay more than minimum wage) than do men.
program that is attempting to increase inter- Vocational training would reduce the need for
actions between incarcerated mothers and women to turn to illegal sources of income to
their children is located at the Denver support themselves and their families after
Women’s Correctional Facility (DWCF) and is release (Peugh and Belenko 1999). Therefore,
described in the box above. vocational training should be a priority for
female offenders in substance abuse treat-
ment; however, this often is not the case. The
Job Skills Training vocational options available for female
As Peugh and Belenko (1999) note, female inmates are often extremely limited compared
inmates with substance use disorders have to the options available for male offenders.
poorer employment histories than their male Male offenders have more opportunities to
counterparts, and likely have fewer opportu- learn higher-paying job skills (such as car-
nities for employment (especially at jobs that pentry or mechanics) than female offenders,
and so women too often return
to jobs in the community that
Advice to the Counselor: pay a low wage, do not enable
Parent Training them to support themselves and
their children, and do not raise
• Discussions of parenting and the welfare of one’s chil- their self-esteem.
dren often promote strong emotional explorations and
counseling opportunities. The panel recommends that in
• Offenders are sometimes more receptive to treatment prisons and jails, substance
and more willing to accept prosocial values when the abuse treatment programs and
appeal is made for the sake of their children. TCs introduce vocational pro-
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 the range of vocational skills taught. Fathering
Programs for offenders under community
supervision can obtain access to community Male offenders often are very concerned
vocational programs that will accept their about the welfare of their children, although
clients. Because so many incarcerated women socially defined gender roles still put more
with substance use disorders have no real pressure on women to be good parents. Male
employment history or work skills, clients will offenders may not talk as much about their
benefit from learning prevocational skills, children or the feelings they have for them,
earning GEDs, and meeting other educational but they often keep pictures of them and, if
goals. Counselors can assess both women’s asked about them, express concern.
vocational interests and their existing work According to Mumola (2000), 40 percent of
skills. One innovative program that is target- fathers in State prison had at least weekly
ing women with substance use disorders who contact with their children.
are serving a prison sentence was developed It is particularly difficult for male offenders
by the Project for Homemakers in Arizona to admit that they failed as fathers. Being a
Seeking Employment (PHASE). A complete good father is not, as some might expect,
description of the program is available online looked down on in prisons as a sign of “weak-
at www.ag.arizona.edu/impacts/2000/ ness,” but rather is generally perceived as an
ready3.pdf. important and valuable activity. However, an
TIP 38, Integrating Substance Abuse individual perhaps feels a conflict between his
Treatment and Vocational Services (CSAT role as a caring parent and the role of a
2000c), provides information on the impor- “hardened criminal” that he presents within
tance of vocational services, how to integrate the prison.
them into substance abuse treatment pro- Many male offenders feel inadequate when
grams, and, in a chapter titled “Working dealing with their children and have never
With the Ex-Offender,” specific information had any instruction or assistance in how to be
on the vocational training needs of offenders. a good father. Their own fathers often were
poor role models, and some were (and may
still be) incarcerated themselves, even in the
Men’s Treatment same prison. This does not mean, however,
Issues that they are bad fathers—just that they are
not aware of what they should be doing or
Because men make up the vast majority of
how well they are doing in that role.
offenders and because gender bias often
According to Landreth and Lobaugh (1998),
makes people see men’s treatment as the
at the end of a parent training class a group
norm, it sometimes is difficult to see how cer-
of incarcerated fathers was more accepting of
tain issues need to be addressed for men in
their children, perceived fewer problems with
substance abuse treatment programs.
their children, and had less stress about par-
Typically, these are issues that have been
enting compared with offenders who did not
thought of as women’s issues (e.g., sexual
participate. The children benefited as well
abuse, parenting) but also can include issues
from the structured play therapy, as their
that are significant for men in the general
self-concept scores improved significantly.
population, but often forgotten for offenders
(e.g., status). Much of the information pre- Parent training can also serve as a bridge to
sented above also applies to men. For more counseling. Few criminal justice clients want
information on men’s issues related to sub- their children to wind up in prison.
stance abuse treatment, see the forthcoming Discussions of parenting and the welfare of
TIP Substance Abuse Treatment and Men’s one’s children often promote strong emotional
Issues (CSAT in development e). explorations and counseling opportunities.

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 Offenders are sometimes more receptive to 1998). Alcohol is the most frequently used
treatment, and more willing to accept pro- substance that can precipitate violent crime.
social values, when the appeal is made for the According to victim reports, perpetrators
sake of their children. were clearly under the influence of alcohol in
nearly 35 percent of violent crimes; two-
thirds of victims who suffered violence caused
Developing Relationships by a current or former spouse or partner also
Learning how to relate to people and build reported that alcohol was a factor in the inci-
relationships (including how to be a friend) dent (Greenfeld 1998). In a 1997 survey, 41.7
takes a lot of work for men. In many cases, this percent of State prison inmates and 24.5 per-
is not a matter of rehabilitation but rather cent of Federal inmates convicted of a violent
habilitation; some male offenders do not under- crime reported that they were under the
stand how to be a friend, family member, or influence of alcohol at the time they commit-
significant other. They often experience great ted the crime for which they were convicted;
difficulty even talking about this issue, in spite 29 percent of State and 24.5 percent of
of the fact that they want to learn these skills. Federal inmates reported that they were
One of the attractions of gang participation is under the influence of drugs at the time
that it gives members a sense of belonging and (Mumola 1999).
a certainty about their relationships with one
another that they do not have outside the gang. There is some evidence that cocaine,
Thus, treatment should encourage men to form amphetamines, and possibly other substances
relationships based on a shared experience also have the potential to stimulate violent
with recovery. Relationship training also is acts. The relationship of cocaine to violence is
important for job success. Learning how to better established for those inner-city resi-
communicate with peers and supervisors is nec- dents who predominantly use crack cocaine
essary for maintaining employment and (Friedman 1998). The possible effect of race,
advancement. ethnicity, or culture on this relationship has
not been studied systematically. Although
more research is needed, there is at least
Working With Violent some reason to believe that the relationship of
drug and alcohol use to violence may be
Offenders affected by cultural factors as well (Valdez et
While substance abuse treatment providers al. 1997). Earlier substance abuse seems to be
working in any setting may need to discuss vio- associated with subsequent violent behavior
lence in a client’s past, this issue is especially for both women and men. The effect of alco-
important when working in the criminal justice hol as a precipitant of violent crime is better
system because offenders’ violence often has established for men than women (Friedman
led to their arrest and conviction. Clinicians 1998).
also must be aware of the possibility that vio-
The relation between substance use and vio-
lence could erupt in the treatment program and
lence is complicated, and there are many
should pay careful attention to issues that
individual and group differences in the way
could trigger violence between offenders.
substances are used and how they affect peo-
ple. Some people may in fact use substances
Relationship Between in order to be calmer and less prone to vio-
lence; others may use them to forget the guilt
Substance Abuse and Violence associated with past acts of violence, which
Literature on the subject generally concludes may then precipitate further acts of violence.
that substance use often is a cause of or a
predisposing factor for violence (Friedman

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 Drugs influence levels of violence in other to commit (and rewards them for) violent
ways. The business of manufacturing and sell- actions.
ing drugs can be very violent, and offenders
who have been involved in these activities Programs such as the Violence Interruption
may have committed violent acts in order to Process (VIP) of the Illinois TASC (Treatment
survive and succeed. A study demonstrating Alternatives for Special Clients) and the Ohio
that legal prohibitions against the use of alco- Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction
hol or drugs actually increase the level of vio- Service’s (ODADAS) Ohio Violence
lence (and homicide in particular) was pub- Prevention Process (OVPP) were developed
lished by Miron in 1999. from the Oakland Men’s Project model.
Illinois’s VIP works on the assumption that
violent behavior is
Managing Violence learned and has an
Within prison culture, violence is an every- institutional as well
day part of life and inmates may resort to vio- as a personal dimen-
lence in order to protect themselves. The sion. When people
become aware of Treatment should
prevalence of violence in the system reduces a
client’s feeling of safety within the treatment how they have
setting. Many offenders react with violence learned violent atti- encourage men to
because they have never developed the social tudes and behav-
and coping skills necessary to react to prob- iors, they can learn form relationships
lems in more positive ways. This lack of skills new methods of
is even more prevalent in offenders with communication and based on a shared
extensive histories of substance abuse. resolving conflicts
Interpersonal violence is also associated with (People for Peace experience with
methamphetamine abuse (Cohen et al. 2003). 1996). ODADAS
The prison culture reinforces violent behav- provides onsite
trainings in OVPP
recovery.
ior. Individuals who are incarcerated without
a history of violence quickly learn its value in to substance abuse
jail or prison. Past violence is an issue partic- treatment programs,
ularly for offenders who are making the tran- corrections pro-
sition from incarceration to the community grams, school sys-
because past actions may come back to tems, and other groups; trainings touch on a
“haunt” them. It can be difficult to find treat- variety of issues including the connection
ment programs in the community that will between substance abuse and violence, the
accept violent offenders. role of racism and sexism in violence, and
building multicultural alliances (ODADAS
A number of programs have been developed 2000). More information on promising vio-
to help offenders stop violent behaviors. lence prevention and psychoeducational pro-
Many of these programs use variations on grams in a range of locales can be found on
cognitive–behavioral therapy (CBT) and ask the Partnership Against Violence Network
offenders to look at their “criminal thinking” (Pavnet) Web site (www.pavnet.org).
and the ways in which it leads them to commit
violent crimes. Several programs have been Anger management groups are another useful
developed from the model of the Oakland intervention with this population but the con-
Men’s Project, a community-based violence sensus panel recommends that these groups
prevention program for men that began in be connected with other interventions and not
1979. This project developed a series of work- simply provided as a stand-alone treatment
shops that use role-playing exercises to help for violent offenders. A variety of curricula
men understand how society pressures them are available for running anger management

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 groups in jail or community settings. Incarcerated individuals may engage in sexual
Incentives also are very important when deal- activity with members of the same gender for
ing with this population. These are clients many reasons, not all of which reflect their
who have not had much positive reinforce- sexual identity. Self-identified heterosexuals
ment in their lives and have grown accus- may engage in prostitution for money or have
tomed to reacting to negative reinforcement sex in order to gain the protection they need
with anger and resentment. Head trauma and to survive within the jail or prison. For such
related brain injury can be another cause of individuals, sexual identity can become an
violent behavior especially important issue upon release as
(Diaz 1995; they try to understand their sexual activity
Robinson and and how it relates to their identity and sexual
Kelley 2000). identification. There may be, in fact, men
People with within the prison system who have had more
In some cases, med- sex with men than women but who still identi-
substance use ication may be fy as heterosexual. These individuals may
called for in order face particular difficulties when they return
to manage aggres- to sex with female partners and may use sub-
disorders may
sive behaviors stances in order to facilitate heterosexual
(Lavine 1997). activity.
experience a When medical, psy-
chiatric, and sub- Reliable data on the prevalence of homosexu-
coexisting cogni- stance abuse assess- al behavior in jails and prisons are limited. In
ments indicate that one study of a low-medium-security prison,
tive or physical a client’s aggressive- which claimed to underreport some types of
ness is not under sexual behavior, 55 percent of self-identified
disability. control, pharmaco- heterosexuals reported being involved in sex-
logical treatment ual activity in prison (Donaldson 1990).
sometimes is consid- Despite disciplinary codes in jails and prisons
ered. that prohibit all sexual activity, such behav-
ior still occurs. Within men’s prisons there is
a social hierarchy based on sexual roles.
Treatment Issues Although middle-aged and older men are most
Based on Client’s likely to abstain from sexual activity while
incarcerated, others engage in sexual behav-
Sexual Orientation iors to assert their masculinity, to establish
Sexual orientation and sexual behavior are power over others and over their own lives,
not necessarily congruent, especially within a and, in the case of stable relationships, to
prison or jail. Many offenders who engage in provide companionship. Relationships
homosexual activity while in jail or prison do between inmates imply obligations by each
not self-identify as gay, lesbian, or bisexual. partner: the dominant partner to defend his
Others, who may recognize that they are gay, partner physically against mistreatment by
lesbian, or bisexual, do not openly proclaim others and the receptive partner to obey the
that fact (i.e., are not “out”) in an incarcerat- other (Donaldson 1990).
ed setting because they fear reprisals. The In a study of homosexual behavior in prison,
institutional culture of men’s jails and prisons Alarid (2000) surveyed men incarcerated in a
may recognize only the “passive” or receiving county jail who had requested and received
sexual partner as gay, which supports a het- protective custody because of their sexual ori-
erosexual self-identification for some men entation. The gay and bisexual men in the
who engage in homosexual activity. group tended to be older and never married.

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 Nearly half were African American. Slightly sensually. These partnerships are generally
more than half of the men in this study self- respected by other inmates (Donaldson 1990).
identified as bisexual, with one third of those
preferring female partners (bisexual/hetero- Female offenders also seem more accepting of
sexual). Gay and bisexual men were generally openly lesbian women than their male coun-
satisfied with their sexual orientation. Almost terparts are of openly gay men. Overall, les-
one fourth of the group (a majority of them bian women have an easier time dealing open-
gay) exchanged sex for money or favors. The ly with sexuality while incarcerated than gay
bisexual/heterosexual group felt more pres- men. They may develop very close relation-
sure to have sex and often used it to gain the ships with other women while incarcerated
protection of another inmate. This is perhaps and express regret that the relationship may
a result of the fact that the group was small in end after one partner leaves the institution.
number and that other inmates sought them Some lesbian offenders say that they enjoy
as sexual partners. Most of the group believed the sexual freedom that a prison environment
that their fellow jail inmates treated them dis- allows them, and, after release, may express a
respectfully. Only a few gay inmates and none desire to return to a relationship they had
of the bisexuals felt that jail personnel toler- while incarcerated.
ated gay behavior or gay or bisexual individu- Other issues related to sexual orientation,
als. More than a third of this group feared such as conflicts with the family of origin and
being raped in prison and believed that hav- societal discrimination, can create additional
ing the protection of a heterosexual was the stress that can lead to increased substance
best way to do prison time (Alarid 2000). abuse. For more general information on
In male institutions, individuals who do self- working with this population, see A
identify as gay are often victims of rape Provider’s Introduction to Substance Abuse
and/or physical violence. They may need to Treatment for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and
resort to violence to protect themselves or else Transgender Individuals (CSAT 2001).
become a sexual partner of someone who can
protect them. However, these are not typical-
ly mutual relationships and the gay partner Treatment Issues
often needs to assume a submissive role that Based on the Client’s
may not be compatible with the sexual role he
prefers; gay inmates often wish to distance Cognitive/Learning,
themselves from these partners upon release. Physical, and Sensory
Many women also face conflicts between sexu- Disabilities
al orientation and sexual behavior when
People with substance use disorders may
incarcerated. However, generally, confusion
experience a coexisting cognitive or physical
around sexual orientation is not as difficult
disability. A study by the New York State
for women because sexual encounters in
Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse
prison involve more of a relationship than
Services found that more than 22 percent of
they do for men; sexual activity is often a
the clients served by licensed treatment facili-
part of a nurturing, family relationship (and
ties had a co-occurring mental or physical
women often explicitly take on roles as “hus-
disability (CSAT 1998d). Self-reports from
bands and wives”). It is assumed that the
inmates in 1997 indicate that 31 percent of
prevalence of homosexual activity in women’s
State prisoners and 23 percent of Federal
jails and prisons is similar to that in men’s. In
prisoners had learning or speech disabilities,
contrast to relationships among men, women
hearing or vision problems, or mental or
establish partnerships voluntarily and con-
physical conditions. This includes 108,000
individuals with learning disabilities, 135,000

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 with physical impairments, 65,000 with hear- is to provide qualified staff members to work
ing problems, and 94,000 with vision prob- with them in the early stages of the legal pro-
lems (Maruschak and Beck 2001). cess (Cockram et al. 1998).

Evidence suggests that people with cognitive Jails and prisons can be difficult places for
disabilities are disproportionately involved in people with physical disabilities (e.g., there
the criminal justice system (Cockram et al. may be no wheelchair access and bathrooms
1998). Nearly one third of inmates in State may not be fitted with hand rails). Sometimes
prisons and one quarter of those in Federal clients with disabilities can be moved to other
prisons report having a physical or cognitive facilities that are not necessarily appropriate
disability. These data, derived from self- for them, given their sentence (e.g., they may
reports, are likely to underrepresent some be moved to a medium security facility even
conditions, including learning disabilities, of though their sentence warrants maximum
which inmates themselves may not be aware. security). In June 1998, the U.S. Supreme
Ten percent of State and 5 percent of Federal Court ruled that State prisons must comply
prison inmates report a learning disability. with the provisions of the Americans with
Also, data from inmates in State prisons show Disabilities Act. This means that they must
that they are three times more likely than the make reasonable accommodations to provide
general population to have a speech disability access to basic facilities and services for eligi-
and more than twice as likely to have ble prisoners with disabilities (American Civil
impaired vision. These inmates are, however, Liberties Union 1998).
slightly less likely to have a hearing impair-
ment, but this can be accounted for by the Certain physical disabilities require medica-
age and gender differences from the general tion, and this can pose particular problems
population (Maruschak and Beck 2001). for treatment facilities in jails and prisons.
Facilities may need to give offenders medica-
People with cognitive disabilities are at a sig- tions at specific times that could conflict with
nificant disadvantage in their contacts with other scheduled activities. Clients under com-
the criminal justice system. For example, munity supervision require a support system
offenders with developmental challenges are that can help them manage their medication
disproportionately likely to be arrested and and oversee compliance.
coerced into a confession for a crime they did
not commit. They may not understand their Clients who have conditions such as diabetes
Miranda rights and are eager to please, igno- that require the administration of medication
rant of the value of remaining silent, suscepti- by means of a syringe may face daily what
ble to leading questions, insensitive to non- could be a significant trigger for substance
verbal cues, and desirous of appearing com- use. In the community, they will have to con-
petent (Cockram et al. 1998). They also are tend with the theft or use of their syringes by
easily led into criminal activity by others, others. These clients will need assistance in
and, in their desire to feel like they belong to looking at these triggers and developing a
a group, they may even view arrest and incar- relapse prevention plan that addresses them.
ceration as successful achievements (Wood For example, individuals who need to admin-
and White 1992). Inside jails and prisons, ister medications using a syringe who are no
they tend to be victimized by other inmates, longer in a residential program could have a
and often try to hide the presence of their dis- friend or relative available to be with them
ability in order to avoid further victimization. when they give themselves their shots (at least
According to focus group interviews with fam- for the first few months after release).
ily members of people with cognitive disabili- Programs can provide these individuals with
ties, one way the criminal justice system could a small safe where they can keep needles and
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 than one place so that if any are stolen they • Rigid habits
will still be able to administer their medica- • The likelihood of a physical condition pre-
tion. Individuals should always check their senting as an emotional problem
syringes to see if others have used them and
• Lifelong patterns of criminal behavior that
should keep a supply of bleach available to
cannot easily be altered
clean needles if they suspect their needles
have been used. • A lack of assertiveness, suggesting that
younger, more verbal inmates are more likely
Given the prevalence of disabilities in incar- to get treatment (Chaiklin 1998)
cerated populations, especially among offend-
ers with substance use disorders, the consen- Readers are referred to TIP 26, Substance
sus panel suggests that treatment providers be Abuse Among Older
able to screen for co-existing disabilities and Adults (CSAT
make accommodations for offenders who have 1998c), for more
them. For example, someone with mental information on sub-
retardation may not be able to participate in stance abuse treat-
a traditional TC and may need to be sent to a ment for this popu- Age is a factor
modified TC or have another suitable treat- lation. See also
ment option available. Information on treat- chapter 9, Issues associated with
ment for clients with co-existing disabilities Specific to
can be found in TIP 29, Substance Use Treatment in positive treatment
Disorder Treatment for People With Physical Prisons, for a
and Cognitive Disabilities (CSAT 1998d). description of how
outcomes.
older inmates can
serve an important
Treatment Issues for function in prison-
based substance
Older Adults abuse programs.
Age is a factor associated with positive treat-
ment outcomes. The older one is the more
likely one is to stay in treatment, complete Treatment Issues for
treatment, and have positive outcomes follow-
ing treatment. For some older clients the neg-
Clients From Rural
ative consequences of a criminal lifestyle Areas
accumulate over time, while the body In the past, alcohol has been the largest sub-
becomes less capable of managing substance stance abuse problem in rural areas, but that
abuse and related stressors, leading to a is beginning to change. While certain sub-
desire for change. Engaging these individuals stances of abuse are more available than oth-
in treatment may be relatively easy. However, ers, illicit substances are reaching rural com-
older offenders also have unique issues that munities. There is now no difference in
counselors need to be prepared to address. prevalence of illicit drug use between large
For one, this population is more prone to and small metropolitan areas and rural areas
health problems. Visual impairments and with the exception of marijuana (National
hearing loss are factors, along with chronic Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse
health problems, senile dementia, and demen- [CASA] 2000). In an evaluation of substance
tia related to long-term substance abuse. abuse in rural Nebraska, marijuana was
Other characteristics typical of this popula- found to be the most common drug (as it was
tion that complicate treatment include in urban areas), but methamphetamine abuse
• A slow response to directions was more common than cocaine abuse; those

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 who abused substances tended to be younger
than those in urban Nebraska and were more
Treatment Issues for
likely to be involved in the selling of drugs People With Co-
(Herz 2000). However, these patterns vary by
region; for example, in rural northern
Occurring Substance
Louisiana, cocaine abuse predominates and Use and Mental
methamphetamine abuse does not seem to be
a significant problem (Monroe 1998). Abuse Disorders
of OxyContin has been more common in sev- According to a study conducted in 1998, an
eral rural areas, such as the eastern estimated 283,800 offenders in jails and
Kentucky and western Virginia areas of prison and another 547,800 on probation
Appalachia. reported having a mental disorder and/or had
stayed overnight in a mental hospital (Ditton
Clients from rural communities have distinct 1999). Reported mental disorder varied
cultures that differ from region to region. across setting, with 16.2 percent of inmates in
Treatment staff working with clients from a State prison, more than 7 percent of Federal
particular rural population should seek to prison inmates, 16 percent of jail inmates,
understand that culture in the same way they and 16 percent of probationers reporting
would any other. Increasingly, offenders from mental disorders or a stay in a mental hospi-
urban areas are being sent to prisons located tal. Rates were substantially higher for
in rural regions and staffed by local resi- women than men and for Caucasians than
dents; here again, a cultural clash can devel- African Americans or Hispanics/Latinos.
op, and training can help staff understand Individuals with mental disorders were more
the cultural background of offenders coming likely to have been under the influence of
from urban areas. substances at the time of their offense and
Services available in rural areas may also be substantially more likely to report a history
more limited than those in more densely pop- of substance abuse than others (Ditton 1999).
ulated regions. A rural jail, for example, is The National GAINS Center, a Substance
generally unable to develop a substance abuse Abuse and Mental Health Services
treatment program because its resources are Administration (SAMHSA) initiative to study
limited. Community supervision programs in mental health and substance abuse services
rural areas also have particular difficulties. for people in the criminal justice system, esti-
Few programs will be available, there is little mates that of jail inmates identified with men-
coordination between programs, privacy and tal illness, 64.3 percent reported alcohol or
confidentiality may be difficult to maintain, drug use at the time of the offense. Among the
and certain types of substance abuse (e.g., State prison population the figure is 58.7 per-
excessive alcohol consumption) may be the cent (National GAINS Center 1997).
norm in the area. Even conservative estimates report high rates
of mental disorders. Ditton
(1999) reports that three previ-
Advice to the Counselor: ous studies of inmates in jail or
Rural Clients, Rural Counselors State prison with rigorous sam-
pling methods found rates of
• Clients from rural communities have distinct cultures that
mental disorders to be between 8
differ from region to region. In addition, more and more
and 16 percent. A study of
offenders from urban areas are being sent to prisons in
incarcerated women awaiting
rural regions with local staff.
trial in a Chicago jail found sig-
• Counselors should seek to understand urban–rural differ- nificantly higher rates of mental
ences in culture as they would any other. disorders based on offender

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 reports of psychiatric symptoms; 18.5 percent Co-Occurring Disorders
of the women had experienced symptoms of a
severe disorder (i.e., schizophrenia/
Treatment Programs
schizophreniform, manic episode, major In order to serve the high number of offenders
depressive episode) at some point during their with mental and substance use disorders, a
lives, 33.5 percent had experienced PTSD, number of diversionary and corrections-based
and 70.2 percent had a substance use disor- programs have been developed for offenders
der (Teplin et al. 1996). with COD.

More information on the treatment of clients

with COD can be found in TIP 42, Substance Diversionary programs for
Abuse Treatment for Persons With Co- offenders with co-occurring
Occurring Disorders (CSAT 2005c).
disorders
These programs, generally referred to as
Identifying Co-Occurring Mental Health Courts, currently exist in a
Disorders handful of municipalities across the country
(Broner et al. 2002). SAMHSA has funded
There is a great deal of stigma associated with
jail diversion programs at nine sites for
mental disorders even within the culture of
offenders with COD. In the Eugene, Oregon,
prisons and jails. At the same time, in correc-
program, for example, mental health and
tional institutions, substance abuse does not
substance abuse treatment is collaborative;
carry the same degree of stigma as it does in
sanctions applied are sensitive to mental
the outside community. In some prison set-
health problems and the case manager is a
tings, procedures such as public medication
mental health specialist who acts as court liai-
lines expose the inmate with a mental disor-
son (National GAINS Center 1999b).
der to public ridicule, adding to the stigma
and reinforcing the inmate’s reluctance to
admit to his or her disorder. Offenders may Prison- and jail-based pro-
be willing and able to face talking about their
criminal activity or substance abuse but
grams for offenders with co-
reluctant to discuss their mental disorder. occurring disorders
Consequently, actual rates of mental disor- In addition to diversion programs such as
ders in this population are likely to be higher mental health courts, there has been a rapid
than self-reported rates. growth in corrections-based co-occurring pro-
grams during recent years, from only 2 State
Because one disorder can mask or imitate the
systems that had developed these programs in
other, accurate diagnosis of COD requires
1993, to 7 systems with programs in 1997, to
skilled screening and assessment. Assessment
18 systems in 2002 (Edens et al. 1997).
should look for both problems at the same
However, few State systems have systematic
time, rather than separating assessments for
procedures for identifying and tracking
mental disorders and substance abuse.
prison inmates with COD. Moreover, little
Regular reassessment is also important.
research has yet been done on the effective-
Trained staff should be used to perform such
ness of these programs. Preliminary outcome
assessments. Most prison programs for
data from one study comparing a modified
inmates with COD do use doctoral-level staff
therapeutic community (MTC) program for
for initial screenings (Edens et al. 1997). For
prison inmates with COD with treatment as
more on screening and assessing for COD, see
usual and with a mental health group showed
chapter 2.
the MTC group to have fewer new arrests,

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 less use of illicit drugs, and better compliance frontation (Edens et al. 1997; Peters and
with treatment regimens (Sacks et al. 2001). Hills 1997).

Several features distinguish the programs that • Treatment is provided in graduated “phas-
treat inmates with COD from other criminal es” or “stages,” using a highly structured
justice substance abuse treatment programs: psychoeducational treatment approach.
Early phases of treatment include a focus
• An integrated treatment approach is used on orientation, assessment, development of
whenever possible. Mental health treatment treatment plans, and engagement and per-
staff, substance abuse treatment staff, and suasion activities. Didactic approaches are
criminal justice staff are located in the same particularly useful in early stages of treat-
program unit, and often share in decision- ment to help offenders understand the
making. In some jurisdictions, both correc- nature of their mental disorders and biolog-
tional officers and community supervision ical aspects of both disorders. Secondary
officers have been successfully involved in phases focus more on “active treatment,”
treatment team meetings, treatment groups, such as development of coping and life
and other therapeutic activities. A wide skills, lifestyle change, and cognitive–
range of treatment approaches are imple- behavioral interventions. Later phases may
mented, according to the client’s stage of include relapse prevention, peer mentor
treatment. Collaboration and/or consulta- activities, vocational training, reentry plan-
tion may be adequate to serve offenders ning, and linkage with community support
who have less severe COD. and treatment programs. Case management
• Both disorders are treated as “primary.” and relapse prevention activities often are
Integrated treatment involves simultaneous provided throughout the various phases of
consideration of both disorders and atten- treatment, with a particular emphasis dur-
tion to the interactive nature of these disor- ing prerelease and reentry phases. In jails,
ders. However, the scope and intensity of where the relatively brief period of incar-
treatment activities will vary according to ceration may prevent the use of a long-term
the client’s needs and functioning level. phased treatment approach, services may
• Comprehensive treatment services are flexi- focus on assessment, brief psychoeducation-
ble and individualized. Treatment should al interventions, community “in-reach” ser-
be adapted to address different levels of vices, and linkage to community services.
symptom severity, functioning, and commit- • The focus of treatment is long term, with an
ment to treatment. Both early intervention emphasis placed on continuity of treatment
and active treatment interventions should in aftercare and postrelease settings.
be adapted for different diagnostic groups Recovery and stabilization for offenders
and for offenders with special needs (e.g., with COD often occurs over a period of sev-
those with cognitive impairment, women eral years and includes multiple treatment
with trauma and abuse histories). episodes. COD treatment programs should
• Treatment approaches that are commonly provide linkage with other community
used in substance abuse treatment settings treatment and ancillary service providers,
(e.g., TCs, cognitive–behavioral treatments, and should develop detailed aftercare, tran-
relapse prevention, peer and alumni sup- sition, and postrelease plans to ensure con-
port groups) are adapted to better suit the tinuity of services. These should include
needs of offenders with COD. Common provisions to furnish an adequate supply of
modifications include smaller caseloads, psychotropic medications for the offender
shorter and simplified meetings, special during transition from institutional to com-
attention to criminal thinking, education munity programs. The offender also should
about medication, and minimizing con- be monitored carefully during transition
periods, when stress levels are high and

110 Chapter 6
 there is increased risk for recurrence of • Enlistment of support from family members
mental health symptoms, substance abuse to work with offenders with COD where
relapse, and recidivism. Forensic coordina- appropriate
tors or other case managers have been used • Close coordination between the community
successfully in some jurisdictions to help in supervision/probation officer and the offend-
community transition. er’s clinician
• Staff are trained and experienced in treat-
ing both mental disorders and substance Medication Management
abuse. A blend of staff experience is need-
ed, including those trained in working with Substance abuse treatment providers working
acute symptoms of mental disorders and with people with COD need to understand
those who have worked in specialized sub- and be able to help educate clients about the
stance abuse treatment settings, such as importance of medication management and
TCs. Cross-training activities are useful to compliance. Clients sometimes have trouble
share information from the perspectives of distinguishing between “good” and “bad”
each of the treatment disciplines, and also drugs, particularly at the beginning of treat-
from the perspective of security/community ment. The distinction is made more difficult
supervision. by the fact that the “good” medications are
more expensive and more difficult to obtain
than illicit drugs. There still is a myth within
Programs for offenders with the substance abuse treatment field that use
co-occurring disorders under of psychotropic medication by individuals
community supervision with co-occurring mental disorders should be
discouraged. Programs in criminal justice set-
This group of offenders will have particular tings should update their formulary so that
difficulties finding aftercare programs to they are using the most up-to-date medica-
accept them because of the stigma associated tions. Offenders entering jails may have par-
with the combined problems of COD and a ticular problems around medications because
criminal record. Nor will most traditional they may not be able to receive necessary
community mental health interventions be medication while incarcerated or may not be
effective for them, as they typically have com- given a supply of medication upon discharge
plex problems that require specialized treat- (which they might need until they can get pre-
ment (Broner et al. 2002). Community super- scriptions filled). It often takes well over a
vision of offenders with COD also requires month to be seen by a psychiatrist and to
specialized strategies (Peters and Hills 1997), receive a prescription for medication. In
including addition, certain medications (e.g., anti-
• Recognition of special service needs depressants) take several weeks to build up to
• Use of supportive rather than confrontation- effective levels in the bloodstream. Moreover,
al approaches
• Positive reinforcement for
small successes and progress Advice to the Counselor:
• Different expectations regard- “Good” and “Bad” Drugs
ing response to supervision • Clients with COD need help with medication manage-
• Flexible responses to infrac- ment, especially in distinguishing between substances of
tions abuse and licit medication.
• Use of concrete directions • Counselors must be alert to inmates who skillfully mimic
• Highly structured activities the symptoms of mental disorders in order to receive
medications.
• Ongoing monitoring

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 individuals often do not have enough money ioral interventions, development of a drug-
to pay for the medication. The consensus free social support network, understanding of
panel suggests that programs working with relapse risks, and use of relapse prevention
people who are making a transition from skills. Another frequently employed case
institution to community need to ensure that management approach for use with COD is
these clients have an adequate supply of psy- the Assertive Community Treatment model
chotropic medications. (ACT) (Brown 2003; Stein and Test 1980).
Key elements of this approach include crisis
On the other hand some inmates can skillfully intervention, supportive therapy, substance
manipulate signs and symptoms of mental dis- abuse counseling, skills training, medication
orders in order to receive medications with monitoring, housing support, vocational reha-
sedative properties. Some of these medica- bilitation, specialized dual diagnosis groups,
tions (such as benzodiazepines, prior-genera- family psychoeducational groups, and family
tion antidepressants, and antipsychotics) can outreach activities.
have serious and severe side effects. These
medications can be sold to other inmates or
exchanged for favors. Special Considerations in
Treating Antisocial Personality
Case Management Services Disorder (ASPD)
Case management services are useful in pro- Substance abuse often is associated with crim-
viding access to a broad range of mental inal or antisocial lifestyle and is highly corre-
health and substance abuse services and are lated with ASPD (Knop et al. 1998; Robins
complementary to a range of other treatment and Regier 1991). Someone with ASPD does
approaches used with offenders with COD. not accept society’s values or norms and acts
Research indicates that case management ser- without guilt; he sees other people as objects
vices can lead to improvement in a client’s to meet his needs. According to the Diagnostic
functional status and fewer hospitalizations and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,
during an extended followup period (Mueser 4th edition (DSM-IV), ASPD “is a pattern of
et al. 1997). One model is Intensive Case disregard for, and violation of, the rights of
Management (ICM). ICM is provided by mul- others” (American Psychiatric Association
tidisciplinary teams that include mental [APA] 1994, p. 645). In order to be diagnosed
health treatment staff, substance abuse spe- with ASPD, a person needs to demonstrate,
cialists, housing specialists, and community after the age of 15, three or more of the asso-
supervision officers. These teams often share ciated traits. (See Figure 6-1 for list of traits.)
caseloads to provide flexibility in coverage. Given these criteria it is easy to see why
Participation in treatment is provided offenders who abuse substances often are
through crisis and outreach services, use of diagnosed with ASPD. In a sample of 325 psy-
specialized engagement and motivational chiatric patients who had recently been hospi-
strategies, and culturally relevant program- talized, Mueser and colleagues (2000) found
ming over an extended period of time. that both a history of incarceration and
ASPD were predictive of substance use disor-
Services provided by case managers are ders. In another study that looked at clients
developed to address the stage of COD treat- in substance abuse treatment, Compton and
ment (Lurigio 2000b). This includes an early colleagues (2000) found that 44 percent quali-
emphasis on client engagement and commit- fied for ASPD at some time during their life.
ment to the recovery process, and is followed Research from a male prison TC found 52
by persuasion to consider abstinence and to percent of clients had ASPD (Wexler and
begin active behavior change. Later stages of Graham 1993).
treatment include the use of cognitive–behav-

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 Figure 6-1
Traits of ASPD (DSM-IV)
• Deceitfulness, as indicated by repeated lying, use of aliases, or conning others for personal profit or
pleasure
• Irritability and aggressiveness, as indicated by repeated physical fights and assaults
• Consistent irresponsibility, as indicated by repeated failure to sustain consistent work behavior or honor
financial obligations
• Failure to conform to social norms with respect to lawful behaviors as indicated by repeatedly performing
acts that are grounds for arrest
• Impulsivity or failure to plan ahead
• Reckless disregard for safety of self or others
• Lack of remorse, as indicated by being indifferent to or rationalizing having hurt, mistreated, or stolen
from another
Source: Hare et al. 1991.

While it is generally believed that ASPD is people who have ASPD but who lie about
more common in men than women, available behaviors that qualify for this diagnosis.
data are mixed. Researchers studying people
in psychiatric hospitals (Grilo et al. 1996), in Psychopathy is a term used to describe a
treatment programs for alcoholism (Cornelius more extreme form of ASPD. In addition to
et al. 1995), and in homeless populations the criminal tendencies apparent in ASPD,
(North et al. 2004) have found significantly people with psychopathy also exhibit affective
higher rates of ASPD for men than for and interpersonal dysfunction (Hare et al.
women. Galen and colleagues (2000), howev- 1991). Moreover, offenders who score high on
er, found prevalence rates of 16 percent for the PLC-R (the test for psychopathy; see
men and 22 percent for women in a group of chapter 2 for more information) have higher
235 clients at outpatient substance abuse rates of recidivism and are more prone to vio-
treatment centers. Rates are high for offend- lence both in and out of criminal institutions
ers of both genders. A study of women enter- (Hare et al. 1991).
ing prison in North Carolina found that rates ASPD and psychopathy are difficult to treat
of ASPD were significantly higher than for and in this regard are addressed somewhat
women in the general population (Jordan et differently from other mental disorders.
al. 1996), and Teplin and colleagues (1996) in Approaches used for offenders with ASPD
their study of women in Cook County, and psychopathy are typically focused on
Illinois, jails found that 13.7 percent met behavior management rather than on counsel-
DSM-III-R criteria for ASPD within the 6 ing or other therapeutic techniques. These
months prior to their incarceration. approaches involve heightened accountability
The panel cautions that some people who (i.e., surveillance and monitoring), highly
meet the criteria for ASPD do not really have structured programming, and application of
the disorder—their behaviors are the result carefully crafted sanctions and incentives for
of other factors, most notably substance targeted behaviors.
abuse. The behavior of these clients is People with severe ASPD require intensive,
improved greatly after treatment. It is not long-term residential treatment for their dis-
easy, though, to determine who really does order and for substance abuse; if they inter-
have ASPD and who does not. There also are rupt treatment they are likely to return to

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 previous behaviors. It should be noted, how- Treating offenders with BPD requires great
ever, that about half of all people with ASPD care due to their emotional instability, ten-
display fewer antisocial behaviors as they dency toward violence, and risk for self-
grow older, beginning in their 40s or 50s destructive or suicidal behavior. Moreover,
(APA 1994). More information on the treat- because of their tendency to idealize coun-
ment of clients with COD can be found in TIP selors, the therapeutic relationship is likely to
42, Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons be intense, and the offender with BPD is like-
With Co-Occurring Disorders (CSAT 2005c). ly to have strong reactions to the counselor.
The American Psychiatric Association recom-
mends that treatment for people with BPD
Special Considerations in take into account these special features:
Treating Borderline • Co-occurring disorders. In addition to sub-
Personality Disorder (BPD) stance use disorders, mood disorders, eat-
According to the DSM-IV, borderline person- ing disorders (especially bulimia), PTSD,
ality disorder is characterized by “a perva- anxiety disorders, dissociative identity dis-
sive pattern of instability of interpersonal order, and attention deficit/hyperactivity
relationships, self-image, and affects, and disorder are especially common in people
marked impulsivity beginning by early adult- with BPD.
hood and present in a variety of contexts” • Use of alcohol and illicit substances. People
(APA 1994, p. 654). It can include recurrent with BPD rarely are forthcoming about
suicidal or self-harming behavior, intense their use of alcohol and illicit substances.
anger or inability to control anger, and stress- Counselors should inquire specifically
related, psychotic-like symptoms (see Figure about substance use from the beginning,
6-2, below). Women are three times more and continue to educate clients about the
likely than men to be diagnosed as having dangers of substance use.
BPD (APA 1994).

Figure 6-2
Borderline Personality Disorder
People diagnosed with BPD must have five or more of the following behaviors:
• Frantic efforts to avoid real or imagined abandonment
• A pattern of unstable and intense interpersonal relationships characterized by alternating between
extremes of idealization and devaluation
• Identity disturbance or markedly and persistently unstable self-image or sense of self
• Impulsivity in at least two areas that are potentially self-damaging (e.g., spending, sex, substance abuse,
reckless driving, binge eating)
• Recurrent suicidal behavior or gestures, or self-mutilating behavior
• Affective instability due to marked reactivity of mood (e.g., intense episodic dysphoria, irritability, or anxi-
ety usually lasting a few hours and only rarely more than a few days)
• Chronic feelings of emptiness
• Inappropriate, intense anger or difficulty controlling anger (e.g., frequent displays of temper, constant
anger, recurrent physical fights)
• Transient, stress-related paranoid ideation or severe dissociative symptoms
Source: APA 2000.

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 • Violent behavior and antisocial traits. tive behavior that often results when the
Treatment courses will vary according to offender feels in danger of being aban-
the degree of violent or antisocial behavior. doned. (For more information, go to
In mild cases (e.g., shoplifting), cognitive www.psych.org/psych_pract/treatg/pg/
therapy is recommended. For more severe borderline_revisebook_index.cfm.)
cases, residential treatment (e.g., a TC)
may be effective. Episodic violence may A general clinical observation is that the TC is
benefit from the use of mood-stabilizing an effective treatment for both ASPD and BPD
medication. For severe antisocial features, through the emphasis on interventions that
hospitalization may be required. facilitate socialization and maturity.
• Self-destructive behavior. Addressing self-
destructive behavior is a primary part of Special Considerations in
treating BPD. Behaviors such as self-muti- Treating Depressive and
lation, suicide attempts, risky sexual behav-
ior, and reckless driving are immediate Bipolar Disorders
threats to the individual and should be Treatment strategies for offenders with co-
given treatment priority. Helping clients to occurring major depressive disorders have
think through the consequences of destruc- focused on modifying thoughts that lead to
tive behavior can be of use. depression or that are related to substance
• Childhood trauma and PTSD. While not abuse. Issues surrounding loss and trauma
universal, childhood trauma is very com- are typically addressed when an offender is
mon among people with BPD. Treating able to tolerate uncomfortable mood states
offenders with BPD will often entail without turning to substance abuse. Activities
addressing the trauma and symptoms of are designed to promote understanding of
PTSD. how trauma and abuse experiences are
expressed through emotions, physical reac-
• Dissociative symptoms. Because there often
tions, and behaviors, including substance
is comorbidity between BPD and dissocia-
abuse. In addition to the interventions for
tive disorders, counselors must also be
depressive disorders, treatment for offenders
aware of the likelihood that the offender
with bipolar disorders addresses impaired
with BPD experiences transient dissociative
judgment that occurs during manic episodes,
symptoms (e.g., depersonalization, dereal-
and the effects of substance abuse on judg-
ization, and loss of reality testing), and/or
ment. Treatment strategies often focus on
dissociative identity disorder. Counselors
building an acceptable set of coping responses
can assist by exploring the extent of the dis-
to manic or hypomanic impulses, as well as
sociative symptoms, the current issues that
medication adherence when warranted.
may lead to dissociative episodes, and the
nature of dissociative symptoms. It may
also be helpful to teach clients how to con- Special Considerations in
trol dissociation and to work through post-
traumatic symptoms.
Treating Schizophrenia/
• Psychosocial stressors. Stress can heighten
Psychotic Disorders
the symptoms of BPD, trigger relapse, and Treatment for offenders with co-occurring
undermine recovery. Moreover, because of psychotic disorders is designed to address dis-
their intense fear of abandonment, many organized thought patterns and communica-
clients with BPD will be sensitive to any tion style. Specialized approaches used in
perceived rejection within any relationship, treatment include use of concrete concepts,
including the client–counselor relationship. avoiding harsh confrontation, and greater use
Counselors should thus be watchful of reac- of structured exercises and written materials.

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 Offenders who have psychotic disorders often efit from learning techniques to help them
abuse substances for many of the same rea- focus on staying in the “here-and-now.”
sons as other individuals. Key treatment com- Recovery from PTSD often requires long-
ponents include education in drug refusal term treatment from specially trained clini-
skills, identification of strategies to fight bore- cians. Counselors should be prepared to refer
dom, building supportive social networks, these clients to trauma experts. (See also the
and medication adherence. forthcoming TIP Substance Abuse and
Trauma [CSAT in development f].) Clients
with phobias can be especially sensitive to
Special Considerations in social situations and may need help in partici-
Treating Attention Deficit/ pating in mutual self-help groups. Specialized
Hyperactivity and Other approaches, including use of medications, to
reduce anxiety-induced insomnia also may be
Cognitive Disorders indicated.
Interventions for offenders with co-occurring
attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
(AD/HD) focus on interpersonal difficulties, People With Infectious
social skill deficits, and cognitive skill-build-
ing to address impulsiveness and aggression.
Diseases
Information should be conveyed visually as HIV, AIDS, and tuberculosis are more preva-
well as orally when possible. Short therapeu- lent among inmates than in the general popu-
tic sessions provided in environments that lation. At the end of 2002, 2 percent of all
have few distractions are preferable. With inmates in State and 1.1 percent of all
this population it is particularly important to inmates in Federal prisons were known to be
repeat important themes and to rehearse key infected with the HIV virus. Rates of HIV
skills in various settings. Those with cognitive infection were higher (3 percent) for female
disorders need concrete, practical informa- inmates of State prisons than for males (1.9
tion and skills. (See also TIP 29, Substance percent) (Maruschak 2004). In 2002 they
Use Disorder Treatment for People With were also higher for African-American (1.2
Physical and Cognitive Disabilities [CSAT percent) and Hispanic/Latino (2.9 percent)
1998d].) jail inmates than for white jail inmates (.8
percent) (Maruschak 2004). More than a
quarter of all inmates known to be HIV-posi-
Special Considerations in tive in 2002 were held in New York State,
Treating PTSD, Phobias, and amounting to 7.5 percent of that State’s total
prison population (Maruschak 2004).
Other Anxiety Disorders According to 2002 data, 0.50 percent of
Treatment of co-occurring anxiety disorders inmates in State prison had confirmed cases
focuses on interventions to improve social of AIDS, three and one-half times the rate for
skills and to modify cognitions associated with the general population (Maruschak 2004).
difficult interpersonal situations, particularly
those that augment anxiety. It is particularly Evidence suggests that sexually transmitted
important in treating clients with anxiety dis- diseases (STDs), hepatitis B and C, and
orders for the counselor to be calm and reas- tuberculosis also affect inmates dispropor-
suring. Clients with PTSD often make slow tionately (Hammet 1998; Hammet et al. 1999;
progress in achieving the trust necessary in a Varghese and Fields 1999). Routine screening
therapeutic alliance. It is important not to for STDs and hepatitis is not included in
encourage discussion of traumatic events, many correctional systems, and, although
particularly early in treatment. Those whose HIV prevention programs are becoming more
trauma-related symptoms are severe can ben- common, few correctional systems have

116 Chapter 6
 implemented systemwide programs to educate The Federal prison system undertakes ran-
inmates about these diseases or to institute dom HIV testing of inmates for data collection
preventive measures. High-risk behaviors for purposes, and all inmates are tested on
the spread of HIV occur with great frequency release; otherwise inmates are tested only if
in correctional facilities. These include there is a clinical indication that they may be
unprotected sexual activity, substance use, HIV-positive or if they request testing. States
and tattooing. The data clearly show that have various procedures for testing the HIV
there is transmission of HIV between inmates status of inmates. Some States test all inmates
(Hammett et al. 1999). Curricula for HIV who meet the criteria for belonging to a high-
prevention are available in many prisons. risk group, some test everyone entering the
However, although female inmates have high- facility, and still others test inmates upon dis-
er rates of HIV than their male counterparts, charge from the facility. More information on
few HIV educational programs have been substance abuse treatment for people with
developed for the particular needs of women. HIV/AIDS can be found in TIP 37, Substance
Abuse Treatment for Persons With HIV/AIDS
(CSAT 2000e).

Project ARRIVE
Project ARRIVE, a NIDA-funded AIDS prevention training model, was designed specifically for recent-
ly released parolees with histories of intravenous drug use—a population particularly vulnerable to
resuming high-risk behaviors (Wexler et al. 1994). ARRIVE’s assumption was that reinforcing parolees’
general social and personal rehabilitation could reduce the risk of contracting AIDS. The program
incorporated the principles and techniques found to be useful for treating those with substance use dis-
orders in other settings.
• Social learning approach to prevention training. The training program emphasized learning skills to
resist relapse and develop personal and social competencies (Botvin et al. 1984) and included rational
decisionmaking, coping with anxiety, assertiveness, and relaxation skills.
• A strong self-help orientation. Participants were encouraged to accept responsibility for their behav-
ior; to develop their capacity to change negative features of their daily lives; and to engender a sense
of mutuality, trust, and honesty among participants (Gartner and Riessman 1977).
• Use of principles effective in TC programs (De Leon 1999, 2000; DeLeon and Ziegenfuss 1986). Some
ARRIVE training staff were themselves in recovery and could function as role models. In addition, the
program fostered the development of peer support networks. Graduates were encouraged to continue
their association with the program through weekly aftercare groups.
• Job readiness preparation and placement assistance.

These elements were combined into a structured 8-week, 24-session AIDS prevention program. Each
new class met for 2 hours a night, three times per week over an 8-week period. Participants received $10
per session for a total of up to $240 if they attended all 24 sessions. Trainees also were given two subway
tokens per session. ARRIVE participants were offered confidential HIV testing and counseling.

During the NIDA study, a total of 394 eligible parolees were recruited, of whom 241 (61 percent) attend-
ed the Training Program, including 164 program completers, for a 68 percent graduation rate. (During
the second half of the program, 81 percent graduated.) The outcome evaluation, conducted 1 year after
study recruitment, compared program graduates with parolees who never attended, controlling for
observed group differences at baseline. ARRIVE participation significantly decreased most sexual and
some drug-related risk behaviors and improved parolees’ community adjustment during the followup
period (Wexler et al. 1994).

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 While HIV/AIDS is widely recognized as a people who come in contact with the criminal
serious and significant problem within pris- justice system. Medical care is extremely
ons, other infectious diseases are not always important for offenders with substance use
given the same attention. A vaccine is avail- disorders, who often have a number of medi-
able for hepatitis B that could control the cal problems. While using alcohol and illicit
spread of that disease. However, the preva- drugs, offenders often ignore their health
lence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) is increasing. problems. When they finally enter treatment
In California, 41 percent of incoming prison- they could have several problems that have
ers were positive for HCV in 1994. been untreated except for self-medication. If
Prevalence rates among HIV-positive offend- they are in pain they are less able to focus on
ers are higher (Hammett et al. 1999). Because their substance abuse treatment. As a conse-
the incubation period is so long (approximate- quence, substance abuse treatment staff often
ly 20 years), many offenders who have the request that the institution pay greater atten-
disease will not experience its effects until tion to medical issues and advocate for medi-
after they are released. Consequently, not all cal services for their clients.
prison systems recognize hepatitis C as a
problem; nor do they expend costly resources Substance abuse treatment staff also should
on its treatment. Rates of tuberculosis (TB) stress the importance of good health when
have declined since 1991 both in the general working with offenders. Health improvement
population and among incarcerated offend- can be included as a goal for clients and writ-
ers, although they are still higher among ten into their treatment plans.
inmates. Not all systems routinely screen for
TB and report results. There is a risk to cor- Prevention and Education
rectional employees of contracting TB due to
insufficient control measures (Hammett et al. Educational programs about infectious dis-
1999). eases are a useful addition to a treatment pro-
gram but cannot stand alone without counsel-
ing and treatment for those diseases. Simply
Medical Care informing a group of offenders about the dan-
Research indicates that medical care for gers of infectious disease without helping
offenders in the criminal justice system is them deal with the possibility of infection can
inadequate and underfunded, and the burden actually cause additional problems, such as
is increasing as the inmate population ages. fights caused by fears of infection. Prevention
This exacerbates poor health habits and and testing efforts often work more smoothly
neglect of health care not uncommon among if integrated into a substance abuse treatment
program, as counseling staff can
work with an individual and
Advice to the Counselor: help him or her deal with con-
cerns and fears. Programs can
Infectious Diseases use peers who are HIV-positive
• Education about infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS and to provide education to other
hepatitis C is a useful addition to a treatment program. offenders; in addition to provid-
However, this education must take care not to cause ing other offenders with infor-
additional problems such as fights over fear of infection. mation from a credible source,
peer education helps the person
• Counseling by peers who are HIV-positive provides infor-
who is HIV-positive feel that his
mation from a credible source.
or her life has some sense of
• Health improvement can be included as a goal for clients purpose.
and can be written into their treatment plans.

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 Sex Offenders ally deviant behavior. Alcohol and drug issues
are usually seen as one part of a broad array
Self reports of those incarcerated for rape or of problems contributing to the sex offense
sexual assault reveal that 23 percent admitted and specific attention to substance abuse
they were under the influence of alcohol alone issues may comprise only one of many treat-
when they committed their crime, another 15 ment modules designed to address these
percent acknowledged using both alcohol and underlying problems (Barbaree et al. 1998).
drugs, and an additional 5 percent reported Many sex offenders with substance abuse
they had been using drugs alone (CASA issues are excluded from many substance
1999). That even these self-report numbers abuse treatment programs. Analysis of
considerably underestimate the pervasiveness Bureau of Justice Statistics data reveals that
of substance abuse among sex offenders is 34 percent of sex offenders receive drug treat-
suggested by the fact that 42 percent of those ment in prison, as opposed to 42 percent of
arrested for sex offenses tested positive for other violent offenders (Peugh and Belenko
drugs at the time of arrest (CASA 1999). 2001). Often if they are to get any treatment
Similar evidence for alcohol use is not avail- for their substance abuse problems, it must
able but can be presumed to be considerably be in or in conjunction with a sex offender
higher. Among incarcerated sex offenders, treatment program. Otherwise, to participate
two of every three have a history of alcohol or in substance abuse treatment, they must con-
drug use, abuse, or addiction (Peugh and ceal their sex offender identities and histo-
Belenko 2001). ries—not a promising foundation for fostering
the self-disclosure treatment requires.
While the high prevalence of substance abuse
among sexual offenders is clear, solid infor- The subpopulation of sex offenders among
mation about the relationship between sub- offenders who require interventions for sub-
stance abuse and sexual offending is not read- stance abuse issues raises many questions and
ily available. While many convicted sex complications, especially since they also may
offenders will admit to problems with alcohol be concurrently mentally ill, culturally
or illicit drugs, it is unusual for someone diverse, developmentally disabled, or other-
identified with alcohol or drug problems to wise high need (Raymond et al. 1999). Sex
freely disclose illegal sexual behavior. The offenders often stir strong emotions and reac-
negative consequences of such an admission tions (Jenkins 1998). The criminal justice sys-
would usually be too great. Consequently, tem, other offenders, and the community at
what is known about the co-occurrences of large typically think of sex offenders, particu-
substance use disorders and the commission larly those whose victims are children, as a
of sex offenses comes mainly from the person- different class of criminal. Within jails and
al history and self reports of identified sex prisons, if identified, they are at great risk of
offenders within the criminal justice system being victimized by other inmates (and some-
and their victims. times correctional staff) because of the nature
of their crimes. Some States provide sex-
Sex offenders apprehended and labeled
offender–specific treatment services for a
through the criminal justice system are
portion of these inmates, pre- and post-
thought to represent a small portion of those
release, and many counties require treatment
who actually commit sexual offenses (Center
as one of the conditions of probation (Burton
for Sex Offender Management 2001a). Only
and Smith-Darden 2001). When released
those individuals actually convicted of sexual
from incarceration, sex offenders are
offenses are likely to be identified as a sex
required to register with local authorities,
offender subgroup with COD requiring spe-
often receive more stringent supervision than
cialized attention. And for this population,
other offenders, can be subject to community
the focus of treatment is likely to be the sexu-

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 notification procedures, frequently encounter The use of alcohol and drugs is seen as con-
serious problems finding appropriate hous- tributing to disinhibition but is never thought
ing, and may have their identities and pic- to be a stand-alone explanation for sexual
tures made available on the Internet (Center offending (Laws et al. 2000).
for Sex Offender Management 2000a).

Sex-Offender–Specific
Some Relevant Facts About Treatment
Sex Offenders The emergence, over the past 20 years, of an
The image of the typical sex offender con- increasingly solid body of research-based
jured by lurid newspaper headlines bears information about sexual offending has led to
only some resemblance to the actual picture. correspondingly sophisticated treatment mod-
The blanket term “sex offenders” includes a els and outcome studies (Marshall et al.
population so heterogeneous that only a few 1998). Treatment focus areas are based on an
generalizations are not inaccurate and mis- emerging set of “dynamic” (i.e., modifiable)
leading (Center for Sex Offender Management risk variables. One widely used instrument
2000b). Although once there were thought to for assessing such factors is the Sex Offender
be discrete offender types—rapists, child Needs Assessment Rating (SONAR) (Hanson
molesters, incest offenders, exhibitionists—an and Harris 2001). Risk factors identified in
increasing body of evidence derived from the SONAR include intimacy deficits, nega-
polygraph examinations of convicted offend- tive social influences, antisocial attitudes,
ers demonstrates that there is considerable inadequate sexual self-regulation, and general
“crossover” between behaviors once thought self-regulation. Addressing such factors in
to define these subgroups. Thus nearly 9 of non–sex-offender-specific treatment might
10 offenders originally thought to have only have some impact on reducing the risk of sex-
adult victims were found, under polygraph ual recidivism. A growing body of solid
examination, also to have victims under 18. research provides evidence that, overall,
Similarly, 36 percent of those convicted of an treatment now reduces the reoffense rate
incest offense disclosed that they also had vic- between 10 and 17 percent (Center for Sex
timized adults (English et al. 2000). One Offender Management 2001b).
important distinction, however, is that sexual
offenses committed while intoxicated (e.g.,
date rape) are unusual occurrences and do Relapse Prevention: The
not represent habitual behavior. These prob- Common Thread
lems are more about impulse control ampli- With some modifications, relapse prevention
fied by alcohol and other substance use and concepts and formulations borrowed from the
often can be treated in substance abuse pro- substance abuse treatment field have been
grams. found to fit sex offender programming needs
It now is generally accepted that no single quite well (Laws 1989; Laws et al. 2000). At
causative factor can adequately explain the present, relapse prevention—or the more
commission of sexual offenses. Only multi- broadly designated cognitive–behavioral ther-
factorial explanations that take into account apy—has grown to be the dominant model
the presence, to various degrees, of deviant used by most sex offender treatment pro-
sexual arousal, lack of victim empathy, inade- grams, whether institutional or community-
quate social skills, personal trauma history, based, so that currently over 80 percent of
criminal association, thinking errors, and programs in North America identify “cogni-
other elements now appear to provide ade- tive–behavioral/relapse prevention” as their
quate models for understanding these crimes. primary treatment model (Burton and Smith-

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 SHARPER FUTURE
Awareness of the presence of significant numbers of sex offenders among inmates participating in
California’s in-prison substance abuse treatment programs—as high as 30 percent—led to the develop-
ment of a specialized aftercare program specifically tailored to address both substance abuse and sex
offense issues concurrently. For many reasons, in-prison programs do not address sex offense issues.
SHARPER FUTURE (Social Habilitation and Relapse Prevention – Expert Resources), a private-sector
forensic mental health agency, has been operating a program under contract in central Los Angeles since
1999 to meet the needs of parolees who have completed one of the in-prison substance abuse programs
but who are screened out of other aftercare programs because of their sex offense histories. (SHARPER
FUTURE also has a component to treat offenders with mental disorders.)

SHARPER FUTURE is staffed by licensed clinicians with expertise in treating both areas concurrently.
The existence of many parallels between treatment strategies for substance abuse and for sex offense
issues offers a foundation for such an integrated approach. Concepts from relapse prevention apply
equally well to both areas of concern.

Because of restrictions in California codes prohibiting registered sex offenders from sharing a common
residence, SHARPER FUTURE is exclusively outpatient. As an outpatient program, SHARPER
FUTURE cannot fully continue but does support the therapeutic community philosophy that is the
foundation of the prison-based system. Although the program is considered “aftercare” for substance
abuse issues, which have been directly addressed previously in the institutional setting, the sex offense
issues are addressed directly for the first time only in this outpatient phase. During the 14-month inten-
sive treatment phase of SHARPER FUTURE, participants, all on parole, attend three 2-hour groups
per week. A weekly aftercare group can subsequently continue until the end of the parole period or
beyond.

Because personal issues related to substance abuse already have been addressed in prison and because
the level of shame related to sex offense behavior generally is much more intense, greater resistance in
dealing with the sexual behavior is common. Frequently analogies with substance abuse cycles, behavior
chains, thinking errors, low capacity for delayed gratification, and similar themes offer a more accept-
able entrance to the sex offense work. Creating a group treatment culture supportive of the work needed
to address deviant sexual patterns is essential to treatment success.

Standards of the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA—see www.ATSA.com) require
substantial training and experience for staff involved in treating sex offenders and finding such qualified
staff, especially individuals who also have expertise in substance abuse treatment, has been a challenge,
as has working collaboratively within such a large and complex system as the California Department of
Corrections. Future goals include replicating this pilot program in other geographical areas and, ulti-
mately, developing structures to allow the sex offense issues to be addressed from the beginning of treat-
ment in specialized separate tracks of the in-prison substance abuse treatment system. (For more infor-
mation go to www.thesharpprogram.com/.)

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 Darden 2001). Sharing such a common lin- • Use of “strengths-based” approaches to sub-
eage has the benefit of permitting easy stance abuse treatment is highly recom-
movement in the treatment setting between mended, particularly for female offenders.
relapse prevention as applied to substance These interventions are considered effective
abuse and relapse prevention as applied to in improving self-esteem.
sex offending. • Substance abuse treatment programs in jails
and prisons (including TCs) should include
Areas of Divergence vocational programs for men and women.
Offenders under community supervision
Important differences prevent a simplistic also should have access to community voca-
merger of sex offender treatment and sub- tional programs.
stance abuse treatment models. Sex offender
• Treatment programs in women’s institutions
treatment usually is provided by specially
are encouraged to use the segregation of
trained—sometimes specifically creden-
genders within the criminal justice system
tialed—mental health professionals, and
to the advantage of their clients by develop-
interventions can include medical and behav-
ing treatment programs that specifically
ioral efforts to modify deviant sexual arousal
address women’s needs.
patterns (ATSA 2001). Stakes are higher
because any “relapse” involves another trau- • The panel encourages jail and prison pro-
matized victim and can lead to a long, even grams to allow for more interaction between
lifetime, prison sentence. Since the primary incarcerated mothers and their children;
goal is community safety, sex offender treat- the 2–4 hours of supervised visitation per
ment usually involves close collaboration with week that many institutions allow is not suf-
the criminal justice system, represented by ficient for mothers or their children.
probation and parole officers. Great caution • Given the high rates of co-occurring mental
is exercised with regard to encouraging mutu- disorders in the offender population, more
al support efforts between sex offenders and, treatment programs need to be developed
consequently, self-help support systems are for offenders with COD.
ordinarily unavailable. Treatment themes sel- • Given the prevalence of cognitive and physi-
dom are discussed freely with support per- cal disabilities in incarcerated populations,
sons outside of the program since the stigma especially among offenders with substance
and other social consequences of being a sex use disorders, treatment providers need to
offender are considerably higher than for be able to screen for and to provide accom-
those in substance abuse recovery. modations for offenders who have these co-
existing disabilities.
Conclusions and • Because mental health and substance use
disorders can mask or imitate each other,
Recommendations accurate diagnosis of these disorders
The consensus panel believes the following requires skilled screening and assessment.
points and recommendations merit emphasis: Assessment should look for evidence of both
disorders, rather than providing separate
• The panel recommends that screening and
assessments for the disorders. Regular
assessment for a history of physical/sexual
reassessment for COD also is important,
abuse be included as part of intake assess-
and should be conducted at major transi-
ments for men and women in criminal justice
tion points in the criminal justice system by
treatment settings. Referral information
staff with specialized training in this area.
should be provided to inmates who report
prior abuse and who are interested in receiv- • Substance abuse treatment programs for
ing services related to this abuse. offenders should include staff who reflect

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 the cultural diversity of the population they sonal contact and should be trained in tech-
are treating. Efforts need to be made to niques for adapting treatment approaches
adopt treatment to specific cultural popula- to reflect these differences, in order to more
tions (e.g., ethnicity, race, age, sexual ori- effectively engage and maintain clients in
entation, rural cultures, socioeconomic program services.
class, and language). Counselors need to be • The therapeutic community has been suc-
aware of different cultural sets of values, cessfully modified to treat specific popula-
biases, and assumptions related to commu- tions, including female offenders and
nication, therapeutic style, and interper- offenders with COD.

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 7 Treatment Issues in
Pretrial and
Diversion Settings

Overview
In This The pretrial period of criminal justice processing is unique in that for
Chapter… most people it is brief and the outcome is uncertain. Yet, it represents an
opportunity to identify those who could benefit from substance abuse
Introduction treatment and begin to engage them in the process. Providing effective ser-
vices at this early stage of involvement with the criminal justice system can
Characteristics of the
result in heightened motivation to seek treatment and decreased recidi-
Population
vism.
Treatment Services in the
Pretrial Justice System After characterizing the population of arrestees, this chapter describes
the processes of arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, presentenc-
Trial and Postverdict ing, and sentencing. Diversion to treatment can occur at several points
Periods during the pretrial phase. Several types of diversion, including drug
treatment courts, are discussed. The chapter continues with a discus-
Diversion to Treatment
sion of some of the strategies that are effective during the pretrial stage,
What Treatment Services as well as some of the issues that are specific to it. Some of the qualities
Can Reasonably Be of effective pretrial and diversion programs are the next topic: the staff
Provided in the Pretrial resources, training, coordination, program components and proce-
Setting? dures. Finally, the chapter describes several existing diversion pro-
grams and lists resources, research findings, and conclusions.
Treatment Issues
Developing Pretrial
Treatment Services Introduction
There are several challenges in developing treatment interventions dur-
Resources ing pretrial criminal justice processing and the presentencing phase. A
Conclusions and large number of offenders move relatively quickly through the system,
Recommendations and many different agencies are involved with each case and supervi-
sion. At the pretrial stage, offenders have been charged with a crime,
not convicted, and involvement with treatment may or may not be in the
offender’s legal interests. The trauma and uncertainty of the arrest can
either help or undermine motivation for treatment. Diversion to treat-
ment can occur at several points before incarceration. The offender
may opt for treatment in lieu of incarceration or to reduce the length of
incarceration by participating in treatment.

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 Variations in local prosecution and diversion • Pretrial defendants are often uncertain as to
practices may affect a jurisdiction’s ability to the status of their case and experience signifi-
develop the criminal justice treatment link- cant disruption related to their arrest. The
ages presented in this chapter. Not all juris- uncertainty of their case disposition influ-
dictions have established procedures or pro- ences a counselor’s ability to engage an indi-
grams for clients who abuse substances; those vidual in treatment. For example, defendants
jurisdictions that do have programs to treat may be unsure whether treatment will be
offenders often maintain such programs with required by the court as part of their sen-
limited resources. Recognizing the disparities tencing arrangements, or whether voluntary
between available treatment programs for pretrial involvement in treatment would be
offenders, the consensus panel posited the fol- more rigorously monitored than standard
lowing observations as a starting point for probation that they would receive as an alter-
discussions of treatment in pretrial and diver- native to involvement in diversion programs.
sion settings. For some, the arrest provides strong motiva-
• Expanding and institutionalizing pretrial tional leverage to engage individuals, while
treatment services are important goals. The for others, the stress related to arrest and
pressure of overcrowded jails and prisons is lack of clarity regarding their case disposition
expanding and institutionalizing programs makes offenders less receptive to treatment.
for drug treatment in pretrial and diversion This chapter highlights some of the innovative
settings nationwide. In the past, the criminal programs to treat offenders and the issues that
justice system and the treatment community substance abuse treatment and criminal justice
have often operated independently, but the personnel are likely to encounter when treating
advent of drug courts and other diversion clients in a pretrial or diversion setting.
programs has created a better climate for col-
laboration.
• Treatment remains a low priority in the crim- Characteristics of the
inal justice system at the pretrial stage,
although it has been credited with helping to Population
reduce criminal behavior. Each jurisdiction In 2000, the Arrestee Drug Abuse Monitoring
decides what priority to give substance abuse Program (ADAM) collected data on male
treatment and whether it merits significant arrestees from 35 urban sites (National
financial resources. Outside of formal drug Institute of Justice 2003). Of the male arrestees
court and diversion programs, treatment tested and interviewed, more than 50 percent
access is limited. from every site tested positive for at least one

National Arrest Highlights in 2003

• Estimated total U.S. arrests: 13,639,479.
• Number of arrests for drug law violations: 1,678,192.
• Number of arrests for driving under the influence: 1,1448,148.
• 83.7 percent of arrestees were aged 18 or older.
• 46.3 percent of arrestees were under age 25.
• 76.8 percent of arrestees were male.
• Drug arrests rose 22.4 percent between 1994 and 2003 while total arrests declined 2.8 percent.
• Between 1994 and 2003 the number of females arrested increased by 12 percent while the number of males
decreased by 7 percent (FBI 2004).

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 drug. Marijuana was the drug detected most lowing arrest. For example, in 1996 in large
frequently, followed by cocaine. urban areas, 62 percent of drug traffickers
and 71 percent of other drug offenders were
In the 29 sites where data were collected on released before trial (Dorsey and Zawitz
women, more than half tested positive for at 1999).
least one drug. Unlike the male arrestee pop-
ulation, cocaine was most frequently detected
among female arrestees, followed by marijua- The Need for Treatment
na and methamphetamine (National Institute Services
of Justice 2003).
Very few arrestees were in treatment at the
Nationally, 65 percent of all arrestees test time they entered the criminal justice system,
positive for an illicit drug. Seventy-nine per- yet 24 percent of those interviewed for the
cent of arrestees are “drug-involved,” mean- ADAM study in 1997 indicated that they need-
ing they tested positive for a drug, reported ed treatment. Thirty-six percent of arrestees
that they had recently used drugs, had a his- reported use of cocaine, but only 6 percent had
tory of drug dependence or treatment, or ever received drug treatment (National
were in need of drug treatment at the time of Institute of Justice 2000).
their arrest (Belenko 2000).

Approximately 13.6 million arrests were made Treatment Services in

in 2003, including 1.7 million for drug viola-
tions, the largest category of arrests. Seventy- the Pretrial Justice
seven percent of all the individuals arrested System
in the United States during 2003 were male.
This represents a 0.4 percent drop in the The process through which an accused individ-
arrests of males and a 1.9 percent increase in ual moves from arrest to full discharge of a sen-
the number of arrests of females compared to tence has many decision points, each with
2002 figures. Drug- and alcohol-related many variations from jurisdiction to jurisdic-
arrests occurred at a rate of 1,470 per tion, and each with many decisionmakers and
100,000—the most numerous of crime types possible decision outcomes.
(Federal Bureau of Investigation
[FBI] 2003).

In 2003, of arrests nationwide,

Advice to the Counselor:
71 percent were Caucasian, 27 General Considerations for
percent were African American, Working With Clients in the
and the remainder were of other
Criminal Justice System
races. Race distribution figures
also showed that Caucasians • Treatment should not compromise the due process rights
accounted for 68 percent of the of defendants.
property crime arrests, and 61 • Treatment professionals should bear in mind the pre-
percent of the violent crime sumption of innocence that exists during the pretrial
arrests (FBI 2003). period.
Despite the common assumption • Defendants’ due process rights are of vital interest and
that most offenders are incar- affect what they are willing to agree to and the type of
cerated shortly after arrest, information that they are willing to disclose.
studies show that the majority of • Defendants should not be coerced into waiving due pro-
drug-involved offenders are cess rights.
supervised in the community fol-

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 Arrest From a treatment perspective, arrest and the
related crisis may have a positive outcome.
Arrest is the taking of a suspect into legal cus- Arrest can be a significant event in a person’s
tody by police, probation or parole officers, life, and for offenders whose arrest was relat-
or other authorized officials. Arrest may be ed to their substance abuse, the event might
authorized pursuant to a judicial warrant, make it difficult for the person to deny sub-
which is issued when there is probable cause stance abuse problems. Arrest offers the
to believe that a crime has been committed opportunity for the individual to voluntarily
and that the suspect committed the crime. choose to enter substance abuse treatment.
Arrest without a warrant may be made by a Thus it is important for connections to be
police officer when there is probable cause to made between the treatment and criminal jus-
believe a felony was committed by the sus- tice systems at this point. Representatives
pect. Arrests for misdemeanor violations gen- from both the criminal justice and substance
erally require a warrant, except when the abuse treatment systems can view arrest as an
arresting officer sees the suspect committing important point from which to establish link-
the misdemeanor (e.g., in some cases of drug ages, engage the defendant in interventions,
possession). Police have some discretion in and promote collaboration between the sys-
whether to make arrests, although some juris- tems.
dictions have mandated arrest in certain situ-
ations, such as domestic violence or drunk It must be noted, however, that involvement
driving. of substance abuse treatment providers at the
point of arrest may raise constitutional issues.
For many individuals, further involvement in If the arresting officer transfers the individu-
the criminal justice system might be prevent- al to substance abuse treatment rather than
ed if police were informed about substance to the criminal justice system (which has laws
abuse and empowered to make referrals to a protecting defendants’ rights), questions may
responsive treatment system. The consensus be raised about due process, civil liberties,
panel suggests that, when possible, police offi- and extension of the criminal justice system
cers should use their community contacts to beyond permissible bounds. Once an individ-
explore substance abuse treatment services ual has been arrested, the defendant is sub-
options for individuals involved with sub- ject to the authority of the criminal justice
stances who come to their notice but who are system even if he or she has been transferred
not arrested. to treatment. The level of responsibility
granted to the treatment program should be
defined clearly, understood by
both systems, and incorporated
Advice to the Counselor: into the information flow
Diversion to Treatment Decision Points between systems.

• Diversion to treatment can take place at several points in

the criminal justice process: Arraignment
> After arrest and prior to initial arraignment or bail Arraignment is a technical term
hearing signifying presentation of the
> After initial arraignment appearance or bail hearing charges to the defendant. In
many jurisdictions the term is
> After preliminary hearing/probable cause hearing
reserved in felony cases for the
> After guilty plea but before sentencing presentation of charges in supe-
> After conviction and sentencing, with sentencing sus- rior court. A first appearance is
pended pending treatment completion held in the lower court after
arrest for bail setting and proba-

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 ble cause review. This hearing is not referred jail for detention prior to trial. Successful
to as an arraignment. completion of the treatment or other condi-
tions can mitigate the sentence imposed by the
The period of time between arrest and court if the offender is convicted. The consen-
arraignment is a window of opportunity to sus panel recommends that, ideally, judges
intervene and articulate the value of sub- should mandate as a condition of release that
stance abuse treatment. Drug testing, screen- offenders receive treatment within 24 hours.
ing, and assessment for substance abuse and
dependence, needs assessment in other areas,
and relapse prevention are important compo- Pretrial Diversion: Treatment
nents of intervention at this time as well as at in Lieu of Prosecution
other points along the continuum. The con-
sensus panel recommends a multidisciplinary In some instances, arrest charges against the
approach, with treatment providers available defendant are dropped if the person com-
to work with police and court personnel to pletes treatment. The decision to order treat-
guide offenders who abuse drugs into treat- ment as part of pretrial diversion typically,
ment. though not always, rests with the prosecutor’s
office. The prosecutor offers to cease all pros-
During arraignment, charges are brought ecution of the case if the defendant completes
against the defendant, and the defendant is the prescribed treatment regimen. However,
informed of his rights. The defendant then if the defendant fails to complete the treat-
enters a plea in response. Additional person- ment and to satisfy the other conditions of
nel, including staff from pretrial service agen- diversion, he may risk being sentenced more
cies, judges, prosecutors or defense attor- harshly (if prosecution proceeds and a con-
neys, court referral officers, and representa- viction results) than if the individual had
tives of referral systems, handle this process never entered the diversion program.
and become involved as the defendant moves
through the arraignment process. Each of Because pretrial diversion occurs before an
these individuals can refer the defendant to individual enters a guilty plea or is convicted
substance abuse treatment services. by a judge or jury, the defendant is still tech-
nically innocent. Anxiety about the outcome
As a result of the arraignment, a defendant of pending charges may motivate those
can be released on his or her own recog- charged to agree to treatment, and many
nizance (i.e., a sworn promise to return); treatment providers view this as an ideal time
detained pending the posting of a certain to intervene and offer the individual an
amount of bail; detained with no bail (very opportunity to participate in treatment.
unusual); or released under certain condi-
tions, such as keeping a curfew, reporting
periodically to a supervising officer, or wear- Plea Bargaining
ing an electronic tracking device. With court docket overcrowding, plea bar-
gaining is used in a large number of cases. In
a plea bargain, defendants are allowed to
Pretrial Diversion: Supervision plead guilty to lesser charges than the charges
in Lieu of Detention that they would have had to face at trial. In
An increasingly common condition of release most cases, especially misdemeanors or low-
is participation in some form of treatment in level or nonviolent felonies, the sentence is
which a pretrial supervision agency or proba- agreed to by prosecutor and defense attorney
tion department monitors compliance. Should as part of the plea bargaining agreement. So
the individual fail to comply with the condi- although judges have the power to change the
tions of release, he or she can be returned to

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 sentence, they generally do not do so except the need for recovery and treatment involve-
in unusual circumstances. ment.

Incorporation of substance abuse concerns

into the plea bargaining process is a key ele- Pretrial Diversion: Probation
ment in strategies to link the justice and Before Judgment
treatment systems. A requirement that the
defendant enter treatment can be part of the Another form of pretrial diversion is Probation
plea bargain. Many systems are finding that Before Judgment. Under this scheme, the
getting defendants into treatment at this point defendant is placed on probation (usually
is successful because they are ready for ser- unsupervised) and the charges are pending. If
vices. However, just as overcrowded court the probation is completed successfully (which
dockets force the hand of criminal justice sys- may include court-ordered treatment) then the
tem officials on certain decisions, overcrowd- charges may be dropped. This happens com-
ed caseloads can make it difficult for treat- monly in regular traffic court but can be used
ment programs to accept new clients. In some as a mechanism within diversion programs as
cases, defendants who are placed on waiting well.
lists for treatment can be involved in sub-
stance abuse education or treatment orienta-
tion groups, so that they do not lose track of Trial and Postverdict
Periods

Advice to the Counselor: Trial

A trial is a court hearing in which
Information Management a prosecutor presents a case
During the Pretrial Stage against the defendant to show that
• Information management is the key to identifying treat- he or she is guilty of a crime. The
ment needs and can provide treatment and related ser- defendant presents information to
vices during the pretrial stage more effectively. support the plea that he or she is
not guilty. A judge or jury decides
• Because of the complexity of the pretrial phase (with
the verdict.
many different agencies involved in a short or uncertain
time period), it can be difficult to access necessary infor-
mation on a timely basis. Also, treatment providers may Presentencing
not be permitted to provide certain information regard-
Presentencing is the period after
ing clients to criminal justice staff. As a result, the infor-
a guilty plea is entered (in cases
mation needed for clinical or case decisions may not be
that are plea bargained) or after a
available at the appropriate time.
conviction is handed down (in
• Pretrial information about a defendant can be grouped cases that go to trial).
into the following categories:
> Criminal record Prior to sentencing, a presen-
tence investigation is usually
> Prior compliance with supervision conducted. The investigation is
> Pretrial evaluation conducted after the plea is
> Substance abuse assessment information entered or after the conviction is
handed down. In some plea-bar-
> Substance abuse treatment information
gained cases, a plea may be with-
> Mental health treatment drawn after the presentence
> Relevant medical information investigation is completed and

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 sentencing recommendations are made. that the penalty is based on the offense without
However, in some jurisdictions, the prosecu- regard to information contained in the report.
tion conducts an investigation prior to making Laws requiring the sentence to be based on
the plea offer, thereby preventing the prob- fixed criteria are known as sentencing guide-
lem of changes in plea at the sentencing stage. lines, and their purpose is to eliminate wide
judicial discretion that can result in disparate
Many jurisdictions have presentence investi- sentences by jurisdiction within a system or
gation agencies that specialize in writing the even by courtroom. However, these guidelines
presentence report. Elsewhere, probation allow for very little flexibility based on defen-
officers compile the report. The sentence or dant-specific factors such as substance use or
penalty handed down by the judge is based on mental disorders.
the information compiled in the report.
Therefore, with more relevant information
available, the judge is better equipped to Diversion to Treatment
make an appropriate sentencing decision.
Much of the substance abuse treatment that
This is another point where linkages between occurs in the pretrial setting is in the form of
the substance abuse treatment and criminal diversion from prosecution into treatment. In
justice systems are crucial. It is suggested that other cases, diversion is conducted after con-
some sort of preliminary assessment be con- viction but before sentencing. This model is
ducted at this stage, if one has not yet used extensively by drug treatment courts
occurred in the earlier stages. (DTCs) (see description below) and provides
safeguards so that prosecutors can effectively
In many States, serious legal constraints pre- reinstate charges for those individuals who
clude sharing information contained in the are unsuccessfully terminated from diversion
presentence investigation. In some States, programs. Diversion is a “multi-systems col-
only the judge can see the report—not even laboration between criminal justice and com-
the defendant can see it. However, the pre- munity-based agencies [that] allows programs
sentence investigation report may contain to begin to address potential contributing fac-
information highly relevant to developing a tors to recidivism” (Broner et al. 2002, p.
substance abuse treatment plan for the indi- 87). It is a “mechanism to identify those in
vidual. To avoid duplication of efforts in need of treatment, to broker treatment, hous-
gathering needed information at various ing, medical care, vocational and educational
stages of the justice-treatment continuum, training, and often to remain involved with
planners should investigate ways to ensure the individual . . . in the community” (Broner
that critical information follows the individu- et al. 2002, p. 97). DTCs are a primary mech-
al through the process without breaching con- anism through which offenders are diverted
fidentiality. (For more information on confi- into treatment. Diversion to treatment
dentiality, go to www.hipaa.samhsa.gov and depends to a large extent on the statutory
see CSAT 2004.) framework that guides processing defendants
and on the prosecutor’s approach to resolving
cases through placement in treatment.
Sentencing
If the verdict is “guilty,” either the judge or the
jury, depending on the State, determines the Drug Treatment Courts
sentence or the penalty imposed in the case. In In communities throughout the United States,
many States, the sentence or penalty is based DTCs are dramatically changing the way the
partially on the information that has been com- criminal justice system deals with offenders
piled in the presentence investigation report. who use drugs. Drug courts and other diver-
Increasingly, States are passing laws to ensure sion programs hold considerable promise for

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 engaging and retaining offenders who are between the courts, substance abuse treat-
involved with drugs in treatment and related ment providers, community supervision, and
services. DTCs share the underlying premise other ancillary services to achieve sustained
that drug abuse is not simply a criminal jus- participation in treatment, coupled with regu-
tice system problem, but a public health lar oversight and monitoring by the court. In
problem. American University’s Drug Court contrast to the adversarial nature of tradi-
Clearinghouse and Technical Assistance tional criminal court processing with its focus
Project documents over 1,000 operational on prosecution of cases, DTCs feature more
drug courts as of December 2003, with many of a rehabilitation team approach that cou-
more in the planning process. (See TIP 23, ples mandatory treatment involvement with
Treatment Drug Courts: Integrating accountability through surveillance, monitor-
Substance Abuse Treatment With Legal Case ing, and regular feedback to the court and
Processing [Center for Substance Abuse drug court team. Drug courts provide more
Treatment {CSAT} 1996].) Preliminary out- rigorous supervision and accountability than
come research indicates that DTCs are effec- is provided for offenders on traditional pro-
tive in engaging and retaining offenders in bation.
treatment and can significantly reduce crimi-
nal recidivism during program participation Typically drug court planning and oversight
and following release from the DTC (Belenko teams determine the DTC structure, treat-
2001). Successful implementation of DTCs ment delivery model, and selection of treat-
has stimulated the development of several ment providers. A DTC team consists of
other “specialty court” approaches for sub- judge, prosecutor, defense counsel, treatment
stance-involved populations, including provider, corrections personnel, local social
DUI/DWI courts, juvenile drug courts, and service and mental health representatives,
family drug courts. Each of these specialty and housing authorities to help in the design
courts uses a collaborative rehabilitation of the most responsive treatment model possi-
team model that involves the judiciary, treat- ble. Though DTCs vary, the goal is essentially
ment providers, community supervision, and the same: treatment for offenders dependent
ancillary community services. on drugs instead of incarceration or proba-
tion (CSAT 1996; Hora et al. 1999).
DTCs were established in response to the
realization that incarceration for longer peri- Figure 7-1 (p. 134) depicts the role of DTCs
ods and under mandatory sentencing laws in substance abuse treatment and highlights
was not having a significant effect on drug- the importance of creating and maintaining
using behavior. Instead, the courts, jails, and cooperative working relationships between
prisons were becoming more and more con- the substance abuse treatment and criminal
gested. DTCs provide diversion from jail or justice systems. It is vital that information
prison through expedited involvement in flow smoothly among the courts, case manage-
treatment for nonviolent offenders with sub- ment staff, and substance abuse treatment
stance abuse problems. Some drug courts professionals. Judges must have access to
have now expanded their admission criteria evaluation and screening reports, drug
to include offenders who have a history of screens, and information about the client’s
multiple prior offenses related to their sub- participation in treatment. At the same time,
stance abuse. Several different diversion substance abuse treatment counselors, social
models are used by DTCs (some operating workers, and mental health professionals
within the same jurisdiction), including pre- involved with the client’s case must be aware
sentence diversion, processing through post- of any requirements or restraints imposed by
plea or presentence arrangements, and post- the courts. Figure 7-1 also demonstrates the
conviction arrangements. The essential need for evaluation and reevaluation. During
“core” of DTCs is a collaborative partnership the treatment and recovery process, the

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 10 Key Components of Drug Courts
The following components were developed by a national committee of experts for the Office of Justice
Programs, Drug Courts Program Office (National Association of Drug Court Professionals 1997).
• Drug courts integrate alcohol and drug treatment services with justice system case processing.
• Using a nonadversarial approach, prosecution and defense counsel promote public safety while protecting
participants’ due process rights.
• Eligible participants are identified early and promptly placed in the drug court program.
• Drug courts provide access to a continuum of alcohol, drug, and related treatment and rehabilitation
services.
• Abstinence is monitored by frequent alcohol and illicit drug testing.
• A coordinated strategy governs drug court responses to participants’ compliance.
• Ongoing judicial interaction with each drug court participant is essential.
• Monitoring and evaluating achievement of program goals is necessary to gauge effectiveness.
• Continuing interdisciplinary education promotes effective drug court planning, implementation, and
operations.
• Forging partnerships among drug courts, public agencies, and community-based organizations generates
local support and enhances drug court program effectiveness.

client’s level of functioning, mental health sta- A range of treatment interventions is employed
tus, and physical condition may change along in DTCs. Most use a tapered approach that
with his treatment needs. Continual monitor- employs intensive outpatient treatment during
ing will allow both systems to tailor treatment initial stages of treatment, followed by progres-
to the client’s stage of recovery by identifying sively less intensive involvement in outpatient
and addressing emerging health or mental treatment (e.g., 1–3 times per week) in later
health issues. stages of the program. In addition to regular
involvement in treatment, DTC clients attend
In DTC proceedings, the judge takes an regular status hearings in court, receive indi-
active and leading role in monitoring the vidual and group counseling, are involved in
offender’s progress in the treatment process case management services, are drug tested, and
through mandatory court appearances and participate in peer support groups and a range
data from urinalysis. The judge encourages of other ancillary services.
the offender to stay in treatment through
graduated rewards and sanctions. Generally,
treatment lasts about a year, although incen- Other Diversion Models
tives and sanctions can shorten or lengthen
this time (Hora et al. 1999). Treatment Accountability for
Treatment through drug courts usually con- Safer Communities (formerly
sists of three or four phases: Treatment Alternatives to
• Orientation, drug education Street Crime) (TASC)
• Treatment TASC programs focus on providing a bridge
• Relapse prevention, educational/vocational between treatment providers and the criminal
services justice system and offer a range of services,
• Aftercare and transition including screening and assessment, referral

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134 Chapter 7
 Figure 7-1
Substance Abuse Treatment Planning Chart for Treatment-Based Drug Courts

Treatment Issues in Pretrial and Diversion Settings 135

 to community-based services, monitoring of direct threat to other existing diversion pro-
treatment progress and compliance, case grams such as drug courts. A preliminary
management and brokering community ser- study of the Arizona initiative indicates that
vices, and court liaison. TASC programs significant savings were provided to taxpayers
sometimes are embedded with treatment agen- in the form of reduced demand for jail and
cies or court services departments, and, in prison space.
some cases, are freestanding organizations.
TASC programs have a long history of collab-
orative work in the criminal justice system. Proposition 36: The
Early evaluations of TASC programs were Substance Abuse and Crime
generally positive, although limited in scope. Prevention Act
An evaluation of five TASC programs (one for
juvenile offenders) found mixed results. In November 2000, California voters
While TASC programs were consistently suc- approved a ballot initiative, Proposition 36
cessful in identifying offenders who abused (Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act
drugs and referring those offenders to treat- [SACPA] of 2000). The intent of SACPA was
ment, three of the sites outperformed the oth- to reserve space in prisons and jails for seri-
ers in at least one measure of subsequent ous and violent offenders, to increase public
drug use, while results on criminal recidivism safety through reduction of drug-related
were inconclusive. Study authors report that crime, and to expand treatment and rehabili-
the findings on TASC programs were “consis- tation for offenders involved with drugs. The
tently favorable,” although modest and, in SACPA initiative changes State law to provide
some cases, confined to offenders with more substance abuse treatment and community
problematic behavior (Anglin et al. 1999). supervision for certain groups of nonviolent
drug-involved adult offenders who would oth-
erwise be sentenced to institutional settings or
Diversion programs estab- supervision in the community. All offenders
lished through constitutional charged with nonviolent drug-related offenses
are potentially eligible to receive treatment
ballot initiatives services through the initiative. Offenders who
A number of ballot initiatives have been use a firearm during the commission of their
approved by the electorate in Alaska, offense, who have additional nondrug offens-
Arizona, California, Oregon, and other States es, or who refuse drug treatment as a condi-
that have significantly affected the way in tion of probation are ineligible for SACPA
which drug offenses are processed in the participation. The initiative establishes the
criminal justice system. Several of these ini- Substance Abuse Treatment Trust Fund and
tiatives have focused on use of marijuana for provided $60 million for fiscal year
medical purposes and decriminalization of 2000–2001, and $120 million for each subse-
drug possession offenses. Others, such as quent fiscal year, ending in 2005–2006.
Proposition 200 in Arizona and Proposition
36 in California, have been more far reaching Although the long-term effects of SACPA
and require diversion to treatment for non- await examination in the future, early studies
violent drug offenders who meet certain eligi- provide information about the people being
bility criteria. Similar initiatives are sched- served. Compared to non-Proposition 36
uled to appear on the ballot in other States. clients in treatment, Proposition 36 clients
These ballot initiatives also restrict the use of were more likely to be men in their first treat-
sanctions (e.g., jail incarceration) that can be ment episode receiving outpatient services for
applied and provide procedural safeguards to methamphetamine and marijuana use. They
prevent incarceration. These initiatives have were less likely to use heroin or injection
been perceived in some jurisdictions as a drugs (Hser et al. 2003). Another study

136 Chapter 7
 indicated that criminal justice clients were especially improved when treatment
(whether or not they came from Proposition lasts 18 months or longer.
36) with high-severity drug abuse were less
likely to be admitted to residential programs. Work by Steadman and colleagues (1995)
Of high-severity outpatient clients, the notes six central features of effective diver-
SACPA clients were more likely to be re- sion programs for offenders with co-occurring
arrested for a drug-related offense (Farabee disorders: integrated services, key agency
et al. 2004). meetings, boundary
spanners, strong
leadership, early
Diverting individuals with identification, and Recent
co-occurring disorders distinctive case man-
agement. Boundary evaluations
People with some types of mental disorder are spanners in this con-
more frequently jailed than sent to hospitals. text are individuals of drug court
About three quarters of these individuals also with knowledge of
have a substance use disorder (Broner et al. both criminal justice
2001a). Their multiple problems present a programs
and treatment sys-
challenge to criminal justice personnel. tems who can bring throughout the
Some of these individuals are good candidates the systems together
for diversion in the approximately 50 jail- to collaborate on the
shared goal of
United States
based diversion programs that currently
exist. Arrestees with co-occurring disorders obtaining substance
abuse and mental indicate that they
can enter a diversion program in either the
pre- or postbooking phase. In prebooking health treatment for
diversion, the police officer is the decision- an individual who are achieving their
maker, although few police departments pro- must answer to
vide training in specialized responses to those restrictions set by goals.
with mental disorders. In postbooking diver- the criminal justice
sion, there is usually screening, mental health system.
evaluation, and negotiation between diversion
and legal staff for a diversion rather than Driving Under the Influence
prosecution. In some postbooking programs,
drug court procedures for case management courts
have been adapted for a population with co- Recent evaluations of drug court programs
occurring disorders. In others, a “mental throughout the United States (Belenko 2001),
health court,” based on the drug treatment which work to rehabilitate drug offenders,
court model, has been established. These reduce recidivism, and save money, indicate
courts focus on the mental disorders rather that they are achieving their goals. This suc-
than on prosecution. cess has prompted practitioners and various
institutions such as the National Association
Many of those with co-occurring disorders do of Drug Court Professionals and the U.S.
not respond well to traditional community Department of Justice to discuss the potential
interventions; their problems are too com- benefits of widespread use of Driving Under
plex. It is clear that integrated treatment is the Influence (DUI) courts. Although arrests
more effective than either parallel treatment for DUI have been on the decline since 1987,
of mental disorders and a substance use dis- serious, habitual abusers of alcohol remain
order or sequential treatment of the two largely unaffected by stiff criminal penalties
(Weiss and Najavits 1998). Drake et al. and public awareness campaigns to stop
(1998b) concluded that treatment outcomes

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 drunk driving (National Drug Court Institute
1999).
What Treatment
Services Can
Similarities between repeat DUI and drug
offenders have led many practitioners to Reasonably Be
believe that DUI or combined DUI/Drug
Courts can be effective. Both types of offend-
Provided in the
ers have a serious substance abuse problem Pretrial Setting?
and both require treatment, a strong support The large number of offenders who are super-
system, and the ability to overcome denial. vised in the community, time constraints,
However, unlike supervision issues, and multiple agencies limit
drug offenders, the services that can reasonably be provided
For some DUI offenders tend in the pretrial setting. Below is a general
to be employed, description of intervention strategies and
and because of treatment components recommended by the
offenders,
their generally consensus panel that can be used in a pretrial
more stable family setting.
especially during situations, they
tend to be able to
the pretrial stage, draw on greater Intervention Strategies
emotional and A number of intervention strategies can be
a brief financial resources. adapted to the pretrial setting, as described in
But perhaps the the following section. The time required to
intervention can most significant dif- implement these strategies is necessarily brief.
ference between the
determine if two is that DUI
offenders usually Brief interventions
treatment is believe that because For some offenders, especially during the pre-
the substance they trial stage, a brief intervention can determine
ingest is legal, they if treatment is necessary. Addressing a sub-
necessary. do not have a sub- stance use disorder even briefly is preferable
stance abuse prob- to ignoring it. A counselor can use the
lem (National Drug FRAMES approach or other motivational
Court Institute 1999). enhancement strategies, for example.
In November 1998, practitioners from seven • Feedback is given to the individual about
legal jurisdictions formed the DUI/Drug personal risk or impairment.
Court Advisory Panel at the invitation of the • Responsibility for change is placed on the
National Drug Court Institute to discuss participant.
establishing DUI courts that are modeled
• Advice to change is given by the clinician.
after drug courts and/or expanding existing
drug courts to include DUI cases. The panel • Menu of alternative self-help or treatment
also addressed the many barriers to achieving options is offered to the participant.
this goal, including a lack of funding, a nega- • Empathic style is used by the counselor.
tive “soft on crime” perception held by the • Self-efficacy or optimistic empowerment is
public, delayed adjudication, and minimal engendered in the participant.
incentives for offenders to enter treatment
(e.g., reduced or suspended jail time) TIP 34, Brief Interventions and Brief
(National Drug Court Institute 1999). Therapies for Substance Abuse, describes

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 other brief interventions in more detail Detoxification
(CSAT 1999a).
Detoxification is the term used to describe the
process of withdrawal from alcohol or drugs
Behavior contracts that cause physical addiction. Detoxification,
as the word implies, entails a clearing of “tox-
Some treatment programs use contracts with
ins” from the body. The most immediate pur-
clients that describe precisely what is required
pose is to safely alleviate the short-term
of them. For example, offenders may be placed
symptoms of withdrawal from chemical
under less restrictive conditions of supervision
dependence, including physical discomfort.
if they successfully complete a pretrial treat-
ment program. These behavior contracts offer Detoxification may occur in either an inpa-
rewards or incentives for specific behaviors. In tient or an outpatient setting. It involves sev-
drug court, individuals move to the next phase eral procedures for therapeutically super-
only when they complete the requirements in vised withdrawal and abstinence over a short
their contracts. Contingency contracts can term (usually 5 to 7 days but sometimes up to
reduce relapse and improve retention in treat- 21 days), often using pharmacologic treat-
ment (Prendergast et al. 1995). ments to reduce client discomfort and reduce
medical complications such as seizures. It is a
first step for many clients who will enter
Sliding scale (client fees) treatment, but it is not synonymous with com-
Many drug courts and pretrial diversion pro- prehensive, ongoing treatment. The detoxifi-
grams require participants to pay treatment or cation process entails more than the removal
diversion fees in order to participate. Often of alcohol and illicit drugs from the body; it
these are based on ability to pay, or clients are includes a period of psychological readjust-
allowed to defer some payments until after they ment that prepares the individual to enter
become employed, one of the principles being ongoing treatment.
that charging fees gives the offender some
“buy-in” to the treatment process. Withdrawal from certain drugs such as seda-
tive-hypnotics, alcohol, benzodiazepines, and
barbiturates can be life threatening. Thus, it
Treatment Modalities is recommended that medical detoxification
In addition to previously discussed drug treat- be provided for these classes of drugs.
ment courts and related specialty court/diver- Though not life threatening, opioid withdraw-
sion programs, several other types of treatment al should also be treated in order to provide
modalities can be used effectively in pretrial humane conditions to inmates and to avoid
settings. the potential for morbidity from dehydration
as well as suicide attempts. TIP 19,
Detoxification From Alcohol and Other Drugs
Sobering stations (CSAT 1995a), describes clinical detoxifica-
Willamette Family Treatment Services in tion protocols for a variety of substances (see
Eugene, Oregon, offers a Sobering Station, a also the forthcoming revision of TIP 19,
24-hour facility designed as a safe and clean Detoxification and Substance Abuse
facility where an individual can be monitored Treatment [CSAT in development a]).
while coming off drugs or alcohol. The service
is not detoxification. The individual is housed
and monitored until he can leave safely. Those
Day reporting centers
admitted to the Sobering Station are offered Day reporting centers are used to monitor the
detoxification services when appropriate. behavior of arrestees in the pretrial setting
and of probationers and parolees under com-

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Chicago, Illinois, Day Reporting Center
A day reporting center established in Chicago supervises detainees awaiting trial, ensures appearance in
court, and begins to address substance abuse and other service needs. The program consists of a manda-
tory 15-day orientation phase, from which detainees progress into one of several tracks based on
assessed needs. Several challenges in developing the day reporting center include (1) time limitations
that restrict the type of interventions that can be provided, (2) facility limitations related to space and
treatment activities, and (3) the need to integrate assessment and treatment information within the judi-
cial process and to communicate in a timely manner about security and clinical issues. One interesting
outcome related to the day reporting center is that approximately half of participants left the program
when they were no longer required by the court to remain, with those leaving no longer involved in com-
munity treatment services. Those who completed the orientation phase of the program were more willing
to engage in substance abuse treatment. Length of involvement in the day treatment center was associat-
ed with reductions in substance abuse (McBride and VanderWaal 1997).

munity supervision. They provide closer Stamps; and housing programs available for
supervision than twice-a-week drug testing, clients willing to enter treatment
but are less restrictive than residential treat-
ment. These additional services are integral to fos-
tering long-term recovery but they do add
cost, more service and supervision layers,
Additional treatment and the need for case management. In the
components long run, however, treatment can save greater
costs to the criminal justice, medical, and fos-
The vast majority of offenders processed ter care systems. In a Philadelphia study of
through the criminal justice system during the Medicaid clients receiving outpatient treat-
pretrial phase have chronic substance prob- ment with “enhanced services” (supplemental
lems, as well as high rates of vocational, health and social services), McLellan and col-
social service, educational, mental, and phys- leagues (1998) found that on almost all out-
ical health needs. The following components come measures, the clients receiving the sup-
can be an important and useful adjunct to plemental services showed the best outcomes,
standard counseling services offered in the including drug and alcohol use.
pretrial setting and treatment providers may
need to contract these services out on an as-
needed basis. Use of Sanctions
• Vocational training Judges and prosecutors have seen that sanc-
• Job readiness assessment and preparation tions encourage participation in treatment
and are necessary to gain public acceptance
• Liaison with employer
of treatment in lieu of punishment. Sanctions
• Literacy assessment and referral include a range of measures that focus on
• Anger management training holding offenders accountable for their
• Criminal thinking assessment and treatment actions. When a system of sanctions is imple-
mented in concert with a sound treatment
• HIV education (sexual health)
plan, offenders swiftly experience real conse-
• Assistance in accessing State or Federal enti- quences of their actions. This accountability
tlements such as Medicaid; Temporary is achieved through graduated sanctions. For
Assistance for Needy Families; Women, example, an offender in an outpatient pro-
Infants, and Children Program; Food gram requires drug testing three times per
week. After a first positive drug test, the

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 offender may be required to participate in gations) pay a higher overall fine than those
treatment exercises to address reasons for with lower incomes (and/or more obliga-
relapse and may be required to submit to tions) for the same crime. This approach to
more frequent testing. If the offender contin- setting the fine amount is typically coupled
ues to test positive, he or she may be required with expanded payment options and collec-
to enroll in more intensive services (e.g., resi- tion procedures that are tighter than usual.
dential treatment). Further, if an offender, • Community service. This is the performance
who pleaded guilty and received a deferred by offenders of services or manual labor for
jail or prison sentence so that he could enter government, private, or nonprofit organiza-
treatment, continues to fail to comply with his tions for a set number of hours with no pay-
treatment program, despite the imposition of ment. Community service can be arranged
intermediate sanctions, the ultimate sanction for individuals, case-by-case, or organized
of a sentence of incarceration will be by corrections agencies as programs. For
imposed. It is important, from a motivational example, a group of offenders can serve as
standpoint, that other program participants a work crew to clean highways or paint
see what will happen to them (i.e., incarcera- buildings.
tion) if they fail to comply with their treat-
• Restitution. Restitution is the payment by
ment programs.
the offender of the costs of the victim’s loss-
Other sanctions such as victim impact meet- es or injuries and/or damages to the victim.
ings encourage the offender to recognize how In some cases, payment is made to a general
drug-related activities affect the community. victim compensation fund; in others, espe-
If the offender fails to complete the required cially where there is no identifiable victim,
treatment activities, victim restitution may be payment is made to the community as a
imposed as the next level of sanctions. By whole (with the payment going to the munic-
holding offenders accountable, graduated ipal or State treasury).
sanctions can be effective in redirecting indi- • Outpatient or residential substance abuse
viduals away from substance abuse and treatment centers. Both public and private
toward recovery. In general, the availability treatment centers may be contracted to pro-
and use of sanctions tends to strengthen the vide treatment to offenders, as described in
impact of treatment, just as involvement in this TIP.
treatment tends to strengthen adherence to • Day reporting centers or residential centers
community supervision arrangements. for other types of treatment or training.
These centers are established to provide
Examples of sanctions used services other than substance abuse treat-
ment. For example, a center may provide
in diversion skills training to enhance offenders’
• Means-based fines (also called “day” fines). employability. Offenders must report to the
The total amount of these fines is calibrated center for a certain number of hours each
to both the severity of the crime and the day, and/or report by phone throughout the
discretionary income of the offender, with day from a job or treatment site, as a
the calibration and calculation established means of monitoring.
by the court as a whole for all cases in • Intensive supervision probation. The level
which this type of fine is to be imposed. and types of supervision that are labeled
(This type of fine contrasts with traditional intensive vary widely but usually involve
fines that are imposed at the discretion of closer supervision and greater reporting
the judge according to ranges set by the leg- requirements than regular probation for
islature for particular offenses.) Defendants offenders. This level can range from more
with more income (and/or fewer family obli- than five contacts per week to fewer than

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 four per month. Supervision usually entails camps because placement in them is intend-
other obligations (to attend school, have a ed to take the place of a longer, traditional
job, participate in treatment, or the like). prison term. Several research studies have
• Intensive supervision parole has similar shown that boot camps do not significantly
requirements and variations but is usually reduce criminal recidivism or substance
provided by parole agents to offenders who abuse. One potential explanation for these
have completed a prison term and who are findings is that most boot camps do not pro-
serving the balance of their sentences in the vide intensive substance abuse treatment
community. services.
• Curfews or house arrest (with or without
electronic monitoring). Offenders are How to use sanctions
restricted to their homes for various dura-
Evidence on the usefulness of sanctions from
tions of time, ranging from all the time to
other institutional settings demonstrates several
all times except for work or treatment
principles.
hours, with a few hours for recreation.
Frequently, the curfew or house arrest is • The efficacy of a punishment is determined,
enforced by means of an electronic device in large part, by the individual’s history
worn by the offender, which can alert cor- and circumstances.
rections officials to his or her unauthorized • Sanctions must be of sufficient intensity so
absence from the house. the client does not become habituated to
• Halfway houses or work release centers. threats and punishments, yet not so severe
Offenders are restricted to the facility but that the judge exhausts all options for sanc-
can leave for work, school, or treatment. tions.
The facility is in the community or attached • A sanction should be delivered for each
to a jail or similar institution. infraction.
• Brief jail incarceration (e.g., for 1–3 days). • To the extent possible, sanctions should be
Brief incarceration is often used with delivered immediately after the undesirable
offenders who have committed major pro- behavior.
gram infractions in DTCs or in other diver- • Undesirable behavior must be reliably
sion programs. This provides respite from detected (e.g., through mandatory urinaly-
temptations to use drugs and is useful in sis two or three times per week).
reinforcing the importance of sobriety and
treatment. In some cases, incarceration can • Sanctions must be predictable (by explicit
be used counterproductively for DTC or statements of behavioral expectations) and
diversion participants if it is lengthy and if controllable through the individual’s
it prevents the offender from reengaging in actions.
treatment activities. • Behavior does not change by punishment
• Boot camps. Typically, a sentence to a boot alone; desired behaviors should be reward-
camp (also called shock incarceration) is for ed. Desired behaviors include those that are
a relatively short time (3 to 6 months). As incompatible with drug use, those that are
the name implies, boot camps are charac- naturally rewarding, and those that are
terized by intense regimentation, physical likely to be rewarded by the client’s social
conditioning, manual labor, drill and cere- environment (Marlowe and Kirby 1999).
mony, and military-style obedience. Rewards for positive behavior and behavior
Because boot camps are a form of incarcer- change in DTCs include public praise and
ation, some in the criminal justice field recognition of achievement by the judge and
reject their inclusion in the category of other staff, reduction of fees or time in the
intermediate sanctions. Others include boot program, small prizes such as key chains or

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 movie tickets, and certificates of phase and offenders who do not genuinely have a drug
program completion. or alcohol problem will participate in treat-
ment nonetheless. One example is a drug
dealer who does not have a substance use dis-
Treatment Issues order, but earns income from drug traffick-
The counselor–client relationship in a pretrial ing. During assessment the offender may deny
setting raises unique challenges. For one, the using substances. However, once a clinician
role of the counselor can become blurred threatens to send the offender back to the
between therapist and gatekeeper, answerable judge, the offender may prudently decide he
to both the treatment and the criminal justice is boxed into “admitting addiction.” In this
communities. In the midst of this role confu- instance, the offender is simply using common
sion, the client’s legal rights need to be careful- sense to avoid harsher sentencing and
ly guarded. improve his chances for leniency in the crimi-
nal justice system.
The discussion below highlights some of the
issues counselors operating in a pretrial setting To address this dilemma, the panel suggests
are likely to face. that treatment counselors assess collateral
evidence of a substance use disorder.
Orientation and other “pretreatment” pro-
Importance of Screening gram components are also used to determine
Unpredictability characterizes the hours and individual readiness and commitment to
days immediately following arrest. The rapid- treatment, prior to involvement in more
ly developing nature of arrest and arraign- intensive program services. Not every offend-
ment creates a challenge for counselors in er is appropriate for treatment. For example,
gaining access to the arrestee. Arrests can if a counselor assesses an individual who does
occur at odd hours, while assessment staff are not have a substance use disorder, the person
unavailable. Interviewing conditions, such as should be referred back to the judge in order
in a police lockup, are less than ideal. Still, to avoid denying the offender’s due process
the consensus panel believes that detainees rights, such as the right to a speedy trial.
should receive screening for substance abuse Early drug screening and the use of profes-
during the initial intake proce-
dure to determine whether fur-
ther assessment should be rec- Advice to the Counselor:
ommended or whether referrals Operating in a Pretrial Setting
should be made. (See chapter 2,
Screening and Assessment, for • Counselors must maintain a client’s confidentiality. One
examples of appropriate screen- strategy is to avoid discussing the client’s criminal case.
ing instruments.) Prompt • Counselors should bear firmly in mind that the client is
screening is also important to presumed innocent before trial.
identify offenders in need of
• Counselors should be realistic about the responsibilities
detoxification services.
that a client is capable of handling in pretrial settings.
It is important for counselors to For example, it is unrealistic to believe that a defendant
understand that offenders some- will suddenly become a model citizen, meeting all of his
times sign up for treatment or her responsibilities, simply because of an arrest.
because “it’s the thing to do.” • Counselors should avoid allowing individuals to be inad-
Accessing drug treatment can vertently penalized for enrolling in treatment.
help an individual appear more • Counselors should be aware that clients may be more
sympathetic in the eyes of the focused on “beating the case” than on recovery.
court. Understanding this, some

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 sional alcohol breathalizers can also be help- this time period; however, they should be sen-
ful in determining the need for further sitive to the fact that although treatment is
screening and treatment. critically important, it is not always the
client’s most pressing priority. This is espe-
To better identify individuals with substance cially true when weighed against considera-
abuse problems and to provide informed tions such as displacement from housing and
diversion to treatment services, several jails lack of appropriate childcare. Many clients
have implemented a comprehensive screening, who are navigating more immediate and
and use systematic “case finding” approaches pressing needs are not ready to engage in the
(National GAINS Center 2000; Steadman et therapeutic process. Effective triage helps to
al. 1999). In some areas, TASC program staff build client trust and lays a foundation for
perform these activities; in others, different successful engagement in therapy.
types of “boundary spanners” perform these
tasks. Generally, these are people who are The consensus panel recommends that coun-
knowledgeable about criminal justice process- selors prioritize case management services to
ing and different community treatment sys- include the most pressing client needs, such
tems and resources. as food, clothing, shelter, and medical treat-
ment. Does the client need detoxification? Are
there childcare issues to be resolved? Is the
Meeting Immediate Needs client in need of medication?
The pretrial setting can create difficult
scheduling problems for clients. Individuals
may have lost their jobs because of an arrest, Maintaining Existing Services
and clients who are employed may wonder In many U.S. communities, individuals
how they will hold onto their job if they are receiving Federal disability supports, such as
required to attend treatment. Counselors Medicaid, Social Security Insurance, or
tend to believe that putting an individual intoSocial Security Disability Insurance, often
treatment is of primary importance during lose their benefits if they are detained in jail.
Although Federal regulations do
not require these supports to be
Advice to the Counselor: terminated for jail detainees,
Addressing the Client’s misunderstandings regarding
Immediate Needs policies often result in loss of
services. Upon release, these
• Detoxification needs: Screen for the need for detoxifi- individuals must re-apply for
cation services and refer clients when appropriate. Federal supports, a somewhat
Train staff in signs and symptoms of withdrawal so lengthy process that often cre-
that staff can detoxify clients from alcohol and drugs. ates a delay in access to commu-
• Childcare issues: Provide on-site childcare at treatment nity treatment services. A lapse
facilities. between incarceration and treat-
ment without benefits means that
• Potential forfeiture of public housing: Notify an indi-
these individuals are often
vidual’s landlord that the individual is receiving treat-
unable to meet their basic sub-
ment.
sistence, health, and mental
• Transportation needs: Provide bus tokens, car-service health needs and usually lose
vouchers, and transportation support. any stabilization gained while in
• Medical needs: Ensure that medical needs are jail, bringing them back in con-
addressed, including receipt of prescription medicines tact with the criminal justice sys-
and screening for infectious diseases. tem after a short period of time
(National GAINS Center 1999b).

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 Although Federal policies do not require an Protecting Clients’ Rights
individual’s benefits to be terminated immedi-
ately upon incarceration, they do stipulate a The client’s due-process rights can affect the
timeframe after which benefits cannot be counselor’s role in the pretrial setting. Clients
received. Whether communities suspend or and counselors should not discuss the client’s
drop an individual’s Medicaid benefits ongoing criminal case. The boundaries of the
depends on the State (National GAINS Center counselor’s responsibilities can begin to blur
1999b). when clients discuss their criminal cases.
Counselors should avoid the situation of being
In Lane County, Oregon, diverted individuals forced to report to a prosecutor something
with co-occurring mental and substance use they have been told concerning the client’s
disorders experienced difficulties in maintain- case.
ing uninterrupted treatment due to issues
with Medicaid and Social Security Insurance A memorandum of understanding (MOU) can
benefits. In response, the County raised its also protect a client’s rights. An MOU signed
concerns with the Oregon Medical Assistance by the prosecutor will ensure that the prose-
Program director. The State recognized this cuting attorney in the case will not use infor-
situation as a continuum-of-care issue for mation gathered during the treatment process
those with short-term stays in the jail. The against the client. A judicial order attached to
State adopted the Interim Incarceration such an MOU may carry more weight: If the
Disenrollment Policy, which states that indi- judge rules that information given to a treat-
viduals cannot be disenrolled from the ment provider is out of bounds for a prosecu-
Oregon Health Plan during their first 14 days tor, the client has that much more assurance
of incarceration (National GAINS Center that he or she may speak freely to the coun-
1999b). selor.

In addition to this policy change, Lane

County has coordinated with the local appli- Presumption of Innocence
cation processing agency for Medicaid and The issue of presumption of innocence points
Social Security Insurance. This relationship to an essential difference between the legal
allows detainees who did not have benefits and therapeutic cultures. It also poses a chal-
upon booking or who have been incarcerated lenge for treatment counselors during the pre-
longer than 14 days to begin the application trial phase. The dilemma is this: For individ-
process while still in custody. Diversion pro- uals to participate in drug treatment, they
gram participants are now given priority and must first admit to having a drug problem. As
are able to regain or obtain benefits within a a result, when the crime is possession of
few days (National GAINS Center 1999b). drugs, counselors often have a more difficult
The staff of the Lane County diversion pro- time presuming a client’s innocence.
gram reports that the disenrollment policy
has been crucial for offenders and has greatly “Presuming their innocence never occurs
benefited program participants. Other jail to me. I’m usually trying to convince the
staff members, providers, and advocates are clients they have a problem.”
also encouraged to develop a thorough under- —Counselor
standing of the rules regarding Federal bene-
fits, and to maintain an open line of commu- Coercive Power of
nication with the State Medicaid agency and Treatment Staff
local Social Security office (National GAINS The impact of arrest itself carries trauma,
Center 1999b). uncertainty, and disruption that are different
from being in jail. This uncertainty can either
help or hinder counselors who are trying to

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 engage clients in treatment. The aftermath of to circumvent a client’s release conditions?
the arrest often provides additional motiva- What assurance is provided that counselors
tional leverage and counselors can better will act with fairness and consistency? What
engage their clients in treatment by assessing measures can be taken to prevent counselors
this motivation. Are they seeking to avoid from abusing this power? Should some type of
prosecution? Do they want to remain in the oversight mechanism be established to avoid
community? Counselors who perceive clients’ the potential abuse of power? These types of
motivation and assist them in meeting short- checks and balances are incorporated within
term goals provide strong incentive to engage drug treatment courts. For example, team
them in the treatment process. For coun- staff meetings provide a forum for discussion
selors, the keys to meeting these short-term to review each case prior to court hearings
goals are awareness of resources and the abil- and to achieve consensus regarding what the
ity to offer them. judicial and drug court program response will
be to infractions or other critical incidents.
Counselors working in the pretrial setting
have additional leverage with clients in that
they are responsible for making recommenda- Developing Pretrial
tions to the court concerning adherence to
and progress in treatment. However, the Treatment Services
counselor’s role is potentially more adversari- Efforts to expand and institutionalize treat-
al. Self-disclosure to a counselor is not neces- ment programs in order to make them a stan-
sarily in the client’s best interest. As a result, dard part of the pretrial criminal justice sys-
it may be more difficult to engage the client in tem often face a number of challenges. In
an open relationship. The counselor should planning such programs, the consensus panel
inform the client at the outset that at some believes the following strategies may be help-
point it may be necessary to report to the ful:
court or pretrial supervision staff. The coun- • Increase the number of experienced coun-
selor should be absolutely clear about this selors and trained clinical staff.
process, its requirements, and his or her role
in relation to the community supervision • Create special licensing and certification for
agency. In some settings, such as drug courts, counselors who provide treatment in the pre-
counselors are part of a multidisciplinary trial setting.
team and play a vital role in case reviews and • Increase awareness of the importance of the
determining clients’ disposition. For example, pretrial setting in promoting clients’ suc-
counselors provide regular and periodic cessful recovery.
reports regarding client treatment adherence • Educate the media concerning the effective-
and progress. The judge may defer to the ness, usefulness, and importance of provid-
counselor’s opinion regarding recommenda- ing treatment in pretrial and diversionary
tions for the client’s promotion to different settings.
phases, or graduation from the program, giv-
• Demonstrate that the services provided are
ing the counselor additional leverage in moti-
effective in reducing substance abuse and
vating clients to engage in treatment.
recidivism.
• Expand treatment options to include brief
Checks and Balances on a interventions and treatment readiness
Counselor’s Influence programs.
The power of the counselor in pretrial and • Consider the effects of treatment on case
diversion settings raises several important processing.
ethical questions. Should counselors be able

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 Baltimore’s Response to Drugs and Crime
Since the early 1990s, Baltimore, Maryland’s substance abuse prevention and treatment agency, the
Board of Directors of Baltimore Substance Abuse Systems, Inc. (BSAS), has faced a crime rate that is
double the national average, an increase in the spread of infectious diseases, and economic costs of drug
use exceeding $2.5 billion a year. Baltimore’s drug problem is among the worst in the Nation. At least
60,000 Baltimore city residents need alcohol and drug treatment (Smart Steps 2000).

In its efforts to tie high-quality, readily available treatment to comprehensive wraparound services,
BSAS recognizes that outside help is crucial, given the strict limitations on Baltimore’s own budget. To
aid in this effort, neighborhoods across the city have come together to form a Crime and Drugs Solution
Work Group, whose major goal is to improve the quality and quantity of drug treatment. Another orga-
nization, the Greater Baltimore Interfaith Clergy Alliance, which represents over 200 congregations in
the region, is working to strengthen community-based treatment services in neighborhoods throughout
the city. Over the past several years, The Baltimore Sun, the city’s major newspaper, has editorialized
frequently to raise awareness of the need to boost the city’s investment in drug treatment. Other local
organizations and foundations have advocated more public funding for treatment, and have even con-
tributed their own dollars (Smart Steps 2000).

For more information on Baltimore’s commitment and approach to improving drug treatment, go to
www.drugstrategies.org/Baltimore.

• Include stakeholders from a variety of court. As “boundary spanning” staff mem-

domains in the planning process. bers, they can perform the delicate balance
between social work, social justice, and social
control.
Effective Pretrial and
Diversion Programs To ensure that trained personnel are avail-
able to deliver services on a timely basis, pro-
The consensus panel recommends that to be grams could hire additional staff or link to
effective in providing substance abuse treat- other treatment programs and agencies. For
ment, diversion programs need adequate staff example, treatment providers may not have
resources, training, and coordination, along the ability to offer anger management or liter-
with program components adapted to crimi- acy training classes in a particular program
nal justice settings. These recommended ele- site. Given the cost of maintaining these spe-
ments are discussed in detail below. cialists, agencies could provide these services
through contract vendors. Clinical agencies
may also need to contract for backup staff in
Staff resources order to reduce the size of caseloads and to
Staff for effective programs can include both provide 24-hour services for offenders who
counseling personnel and individuals in liai- are arrested and/or processed during “off
son and administrative roles. Counselors can hours.”
provide information regarding how to access
treatment services and available treatment
programs. A liaison resource coordinator can Training
disseminate this information, or an adminis- Cross-disciplinary training for effective pro-
trator can maintain a database of treatment grams emphasizes the importance of sub-
programs, supervise referrals, and provide stance abuse interventions and criminal jus-
coordination between treatment and the tice supervision while making available the

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 information that all staff members need. cific to the cultural populations that they
CSAT has provided technical assistance to serve. (See the forthcoming TIP Improving
States seeking to establish cross-training pro- Cultural Competence in Substance Abuse
grams. While early efforts focused on training Treatment [CSAT in development b].)
probation officers and treatment staff, more
recent training activities have focused on cre- The consensus panel suggests that judges, too,
ating multidisciplinary teams of staff from must stay informed about issues in many
different systems that collaborate to engage areas. Organizations such as the American
and retain offenders in treatment. The Bar Association, the National Judicial
Addiction Technology Transfer Centers College, the National Association of State
(ATTCs), funded by CSAT, also offer an Court Judges, the American Judicature
extensive array of training and resource Society, and the National Association of State
materials for use by criminal justice and Judicial Educators ensure that judges receive
treatment professionals. For more informa- many kinds of information and training.
tion, contact the ATTC National Office at
(816) 482-1200, or their Web site at Coordination
www.nattc.org.
Effective programs include mechanisms for
Effective substance abuse treatment is cultur- coordination and information exchange
ally competent. That is, the programs and between substance abuse and criminal justice
staff demonstrate behaviors, attitudes, and agencies (including MOUs, discussed below).
policies that enable them to work effectively For example, individuals need to be screened
in cross-cultural situations (Cross 1989). for diversion, and their treatment histories
Cultural competence is based on understand- given; diversion programs often require that
ing and respect for differences among people specific conditions be met. Both situations
and groups. It is important to recognize that entail communication between agencies if the
culture plays a complex role in people’s lives defendant is to receive appropriate treat-
and in the development of substance abuse ment.
problems and their treatment. Cross-training
is an appropriate time to review practical In addition, the pretrial environment
examples of cultural competence in program requires coordination in making key clinical
development and operation. Staff require decisions, including determination of the
training in cultural diversity and issues spe- treatment intensity, duration, modality, set-

Suggestions for Improving the Timing of Treatment

Effective programs work to optimize the timing and sequencing of treatment services. The following
approaches can be helpful:
• Provide screening and assessment at the earliest possible point in the justice system.
• Move offenders into treatment as soon as possible.
• Provide several levels of care, including detoxification.
• Develop flexible sanctions so clients who have been unable to access treatment are not punished for this.
• Provide services to increase the offender’s motivation to engage in treatment.
• Address the offenders’ denial.
• Use brief interventions, where appropriate.
• Identify treatment and ancillary resources in the community.

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 ting, and specific services required. of how the other components will access,
Counselors can work with the court to devel- share, and use information (Tauber et al.
op consensus-building approaches to deal 1999). Second, when participants sign the
with these critical issues that arise during the consent to disclosure (permitting the coun-
course of treatment, with the goal of develop- selor to share information from the client’s
ing mechanisms to advise judges regarding the treatment), the MOU can be used to explain
best course of action for an individual’s treat- how information will be distributed to the
ment. Decisions regarding diversion to treat- criminal justice system. (See also
ment that provide a balanced consideration of www.hipaa.samhsa.gov and CSAT 2004.) The
public safety needs are complex when offend- following are the consensus panel’s recom-
ers have multiple cases in different courts, mendations for elements that should be con-
including noncriminal systems (e.g., family tained in MOUs.
court, housing court, child welfare cases). • MOUs typically note that discussions at team
Some offenders are already on probation, meetings are confidential, in part because of
parole, or other types of supervision when legal concerns but also to promote trust and
they are arrested. The challenge is then to fairness.
determine and arrange a hierarchy of services
• If outsiders are permitted to attend treat-
within multiple systems (e.g., criminal justice,
ment team meetings, the MOU should
treatment, child welfare).
require them to sign an agreement that they
Successful interagency cooperation requires adhere to the confidentiality provisions of
information sharing that is coordinated as the law (redisclosure) and the MOU.
quickly as possible. Establishing commonly • MOUs should state that the prosecutor’s
accepted protocols, such as those required for office will not use information obtained in
sharing information, is also useful in promot- the drug treatment to prosecute the partici-
ing this coordination. (For information on pant, with two exceptions: child neglect or
confidentiality, go to www.hipaa.samhsa.gov abuse and crimes committed at the treat-
and see CSAT 2004.) Case managers who pro- ment center or against treatment personnel.
vide wraparound services and work within A prosecutor frequently learns of offenses
both the treatment and justice systems are by participants, particularly drug posses-
also instrumental in improving interagency sion offenses. In some cases, an offender
coordination and can address critical issues who commits a crime may lose eligibility for
such as insurance coverage and navigating the drug court program (among other possi-
through managed care networks. ble consequences) but should not be prose-
cuted for crimes based on information that
was acquired during the drug court pro-
Memorandums of ceedings.
Understanding • The MOU should describe the conditions
MOUs are useful for clarifying who has under which the information can be shared
responsibility for various decisions related to or held confidential.
sanctions, treatment, and case disposition, • The MOU should encourage the free flow of
and under what conditions these decisions information within the drug court team to
can be modified. Effective programs set up promote the drug court’s mission.
MOUs to establish guidelines and procedures
for treating the client, sharing information, • The MOU should include rules governing
and maintaining the confidentiality of infor- the storage of, and the access to, written
mation. First, MOUs foster cooperative inter- and electronic records. Federal law
agency relationships by ensuring that each requires such written policies (Tauber et al.
component of the treatment system is aware 1999).

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 Procedures To Serve the Best that sanctions are provided in a fair, consis-
tent, and timely manner.
Interests of the Offender
Even at the pretrial stage, the best interests of How can a public defender convince a client
the offender may be seen differently by the that treatment might be best if it goes against
substance abuse treatment and criminal justice the client’s legal interests? The role of the
systems. While the former strives to assist counselor is to engage the client in treat-
offenders in recovery, the emphasis in the crim- ment—but the role of the attorney is to advo-
inal justice system is to prevent further illegal cate the wisest legal course. The attorney’s
actions and ensure compliance with court role becomes more complicated when the need
orders and conditions. A common goal of both for treatment is identified. Legal counsel tra-
programs is to prevent recidivism. ditionally plays the role of gatekeeper,
although negotiating treatment issues in the
A central challenge for treatment in the crimi- pretrial setting can call for a different role.
nal justice setting is determining who has Defense counselors need specific training in
jurisdiction over program violations. what can and cannot be achieved in treat-
Offenders may not know the “rules” or the ment, and the advantages and potential risks
exact consequences of their actions. Clients related to the clients’ enrollment in treat-
may fail to complete obligations in the crimi- ment.
nal justice system without violating treatment
requirements. The question becomes: Should The use of drug testing in the pretrial setting
clinicians report this violation if it could is somewhat controversial. It is argued that
adversely affect the individual’s treatment? because drug use is associated with criminal
Does the discretion of the clinician undermine behavior, those currently using drugs are
the sanctity of the judicial system? Other con- more likely to commit additional crimes if
cerns include the format of a clinician’s they are released into the community while
report: If a violation occurs, should the awaiting trial, and that these individuals are
report be in a regular general format or an less likely to appear for trial if they continue
immediate communication? to use drugs. Belenko and colleagues (1992)
report that drug testing does not appear to be
Sanctions, as well as incentives to engage in a cost-effective method for predicting which
treatment, should be described in clear writ- defendants are at risk for pretrial miscon-
ten guidelines. This information should be duct. Their examination of pretrial drug test-
provided to clients in the presence of their ing at six sites showed that the testing did not
attorneys in order to make certain they consistently predict pretrial misconduct bet-
understand the sanctions. These guidelines ter than other information available at the
should be grounded in reality. For example, time (e.g., prior arrest record, indications of
jailing an employed individual can be poten- ties to the community).
tially excessive punishment. The sanctions
should be fair, consistent, and involve each of Belenko and colleagues (1992) make several
the agencies. Education and cross-training additional arguments against pretrial drug
are needed for both criminal justice and testing for detainees in the absence of treat-
treatment professionals in order to ensure ment. First, one could argue that judges

The Paradox of Diversion, Treatment, and Public Safety

Diversionary treatment is perceived as a threat to public safety because offenders are quickly placed back
into the community. However, over the long run, diversionary treatment increases public safety because
individuals involved in substance abuse treatment are less likely to commit crimes (Belenko 2001).

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 would be more likely to release detainees if Many clinicians believe that offenders who
they required periodic drug testing because have not been able to access drug treatment
this condition of release would act as a system should not be punished for testing positive.
for monitoring their behavior. In fact, this Nonetheless, use of drug testing alone without
has not happened. Second, staff costs and sanctions is sometimes used as an alternative
costs for purchasing drug-testing equipment to treatment and may lead to an individual’s
are substantial. Third, the accuracy of drug exclusion from treatment. The Washington,
testing technology is not perfect. False-posi- D.C., Drug Court provides drug testing and
tive results can have serious consequences for sanctions without drug treatment. This com-
a defendant, and given the number of drug bination of sanctions without treatment is
tests an offender is required to take over the referred to as the “Coerced Abstinence
course of 6 months, the chances of receiving Model.” The D.C. Drug Court does demon-
at least one false-positive result can be signifi- strate reduced recidivism, though the impact
cant. Finally, mandatory drug testing raises on drug use is unclear (Belenko 1990).
constitutional issues of due process, self-
incrimination, and unnecessary search and
seizure. Resources
Pretrial drug testing is considered a search
under the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Examples of Diversion
Constitution. Court rulings have determined Programs
that it complies with due process when collec- These programs, in the view of the consensus
tion and testing procedures meet the legal test panel, exemplify effective diversion programs.
of reasonableness (Bureau of Justice While some are still in operation in 2005, oth-
Assistance 1999). From the treatment per- ers are not.
spective, however, part of the difficulty with
drug testing is that it can only flag the pres-
ence or absence of certain drugs. It cannot Brooklyn Drug Treatment
discriminate between chronic and casual Alternative to Prison (DTAP)
users—between those with a substance use
disorder who would benefit from treatment
Program
and those who are experimenters. The Brooklyn Drug Treatment Alternative to
Prison program was established by Kings
Drug testing alone does not provide enough County District Attorney Charles J. Hynes in
information to make decisions about pretrial 1990 to divert nonviolent felony offenders
release or detention or referral for treatment. with one or more prior felony convictions and
Rather, these results should be combined with a documented history of drug abuse into
other information available in the pretrial treatment. Although DTAP started as a
setting or from a thorough clinical assess- deferred prosecution model, in 1998 the
ment. Drug testing is, however, a necessary DTAP shifted to a deferred sentencing model
and useful adjunct for monitoring offenders’ (Kings County District Attorney’s Office
compliance with conditions. As an intermedi- 2001).
ate sanction, drug testing often decreases
drug use among offenders. Although drug DTAP’s target population includes nonviolent
testing and sanctions alone are limited in felons who, under New York State’s Second-
what they can provide, there are some indi- Felony Offender Law, face a mandatory
viduals who will stop using drugs if they are prison sentence. Defendants accepted into
tested. DTAP have their sentences deferred while
undergoing 15–24 months of rigorous, inten-
sive drug treatment. Those who successfully

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 complete treatment are returned to court to Montgomery County
have their charges dismissed. The program is
a therapeutic community with a rigid struc-
(Pennsylvania) Pre- and Post-
ture, rules, timetables, and goals. As of Booking and Coterminous
March 2005, 2,094 individuals have begun the Jail Diversion
program, 831 have completed it, and 374 are
The county’s Emergency Services works closely
currently enrolled (Kings County District
with County Administration and a local Task
Attorney’s Office 2001).
Force to maximize multidisciplinary involve-
A 5-year study of the program indicates that ment in the diversion program. Its success is
53 percent of these participants have complet- credited to police training, a 24-hour crisis
ed it (National Center on Addiction and response team, inpatient treatment, case man-
Substance Abuse [CASA] 2003). Their re- agers, and an outreach team. Prebooking uses
arrest rates and reconviction rates are signifi- psychiatric treatment in lieu of arrest while
cantly lower than a matched sample of postbooking involves regular screenings for
offenders who received regular processing in incarcerated individuals with mental health
the criminal justice system. After 2 years, and substance abuse problems. By taking an
DTAP graduates were 87 percent less likely to offender directly to psychiatric treatment while
return to prison. In addition, preliminary concurrently filing charges, police engage coter-
results show that graduates had decreased minous jail diversion, which diverts the indi-
their drug use compared with offenders who vidual from criminal incarceration. The pro-
dropped out of the program or did not partic- gram was funded through a CSAT grant to the
ipate. Those participating in DTAP stayed in University of Pennsylvania.
treatment longer than those in the general
treatment population (17.8 months, compared
to 3 months). Retention rates were highly
Addiction Prevention and
associated with high levels of perceived legal Recovery Administration and
pressure to remain in treatment. The average the Salvation Army
cost for a person in DTAP compared favor-
These two organizations have formed a part-
ably with costs of incarceration: $32,975 ver-
nership to expand the current community-
sus $64,338 (CASA 2003).
based residential treatment program,
Salvation Army Beacon for Adult Males in the
Memphis Prebooking Jail Justice System, through a grant awarded by
the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Diversion Program Services. The program, which was funded
Memphis police officers have been specially through a CSAT grant to the District of
trained to handle mental health and substance Columbia’s Department of Health Addiction
abuse crises while on patrol. They receive Prevention and Recovery, addresses the
training in psychiatric diagnosis, substance needs of men in pretrial or presentence status
abuse issues, de-escalation techniques, commu- who abuse substances and who have been
nity mental health and substance abuse charged with a nonviolent drug-related crime.
resources, and legal issues. The officers have a The program currently serves 95 men annual-
working relationship with the University of ly, but the grant will increase the number by
Tennessee’s Medical Center and help communi- 30 and incorporate Treatment Readiness and
ty agencies implement treatment plans for those an aftercare component.
diverted to treatment.

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 Assistance for drug treat- Substance Abuse and Mental
ment courts Health Services
The National Association of Drug Court Administration
Professionals (NADCP) is the main member To help States break the pattern of incarcera-
organization that provides advocacy and sup- tion without treatment and reduce the high rate
port for the development of drug treatment of recidivism, SAMHSA provides grants for
courts throughout the country. The group has diversion and reentry programs for adoles-
an extensive training and technical assistance cents, teens, and adults with substance use and
program with experience in planning and mental disorders. These grant programs focus
implementing drug courts and establishing on treatment as well as housing, vocational and
community linkages with law enforcement. A employment services, and long-term supports.
network of 27 mentor drug courts uses practi- For more information go to www.samhsa.gov.
tioners to act as resources at meetings and
conferences and onsite visits. (For more
information, see the NADCP Web site at Bureau of
www.nadcp.org/index.html.) Justice SAMHSA
Assistance provides grants
Other pretrial diversion (BJA)
models The BJA in the U.S. for diversion and
• Phoenix, Arizona’s and Eugene, Oregon’s Department of
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Justice is authorized reentry programs
Administration (SAMHSA) Diversion by Congress under
Projects (for co-occurring disorders) the Edward Byrne for adolescents,
• Jacksonville, Florida, Drug Court (pays for Memorial State and
aftercare) Local Law
teens, and adults
Enforcement
• Pensacola, Florida, Drug Court (serves as Assistance Program
“mentor” court for other drug treatment to make grants to with substance use
courts) States in order to
• San Bernardino, California, Drug Court improve the func- and mental
(higher level of supervision and services pro- tioning of the local
vided for the most serious offenders) criminal justice sys- disorders.
• Reno, Nevada, Family Drug Court (one of tem. The program
the earliest family/dependency drug courts) places emphasis on
violent crimes and
• South Carolina’s statewide diversion program
serious offenders, and the enforcement of
• Various sites participating in the SAMHSA State and local laws that establish offenses
Jail Diversion project similar to those in the Federal Controlled
Substances Act. The Drug Court Grant
Program Resources Program in the BJA administers financial and
The following resources include instructional as technical assistance and training to State,
well as financial assistance. local, and tribal governments and jurisdic-
tions to develop and implement drug treat-
ment courts. (Additional information is avail-
able at www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA.)

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 Training outlets ty ties in predicting pretrial misconduct
(Belenko et al. 1992).
•National Association of Pretrial Services
Agencies (www.napsa.org/) •Treatment providers face several challenges
in serving pretrial clients. These include
•National TASC Conference (for case man-
developing processes to transfer informa-
agers, assessment staff, clinicians)
tion between jails, courts, community
(www.nationaltasc.org/) supervision, and treatment agencies, and
•National Drug Court Institute (provides tar- strategies to identify and resolve potential
geted training for all of disciplines involved in conflicts between courts, supervision, and
drug courts; judges, prosecutors, defense treatment staff related to clinical decision-
attorneys, probation officers, treatment pro- making, sanctions, and level of supervision.
fessionals) (www.ndci.org/aboutndci.htm)
•Access to effective treatment and other ser-
•National Association of Drug Court vices is sometimes limited for offenders at
Professionals Annual Training Conference the pretrial stage.
(www.nadcp.org/home.html)
•Diversion from prosecution and treatment
•The National GAINS Center can occur at several points in the criminal
(www.gainscenter.samhsa.gov/html/ justice process and can result in a variety of
default.asp) case dispositions (Anglin et al. 1999; Broner
et al. 2002).
Conclusions and •There is a significant need for cross-training
of criminal justice and treatment staff, use
Recommendations of culturally sensitive treatment approach-
The consensus panel highlights the conclusions es, and for stakeholder involvement in pro-
and recommendations as follows: gram planning in pretrial and diversion set-
•The vast majority of offenders processed tings.
through the criminal justice system during •Community task forces provide an impor-
the pretrial phase have chronic substance tant mechanism to coordinate activities of
abuse problems, as well as high rates of various community agencies that are
vocational, social service, educational, men- involved in diversion programs.
tal, and physical health needs. •To capitalize on the initial and sometimes
•The rapid movement of offenders through fleeting interest in personal and lifestyle
different points of processing in the crimi- change that can accompany arrest, individ-
nal justice system complicates delivery of uals in pretrial settings should be screened
substance abuse treatment services and pre- as soon as possible for substance use disor-
sents challenges in sharing information and ders, detoxification needs, and other imme-
encouraging continuity of involvement in diate needs.
treatment. •Mental health screening and assessment
•Pretrial services programs face many chal- should be conducted as soon as possible
lenges in identifying and referring offenders after consideration for diversion programs,
in need of treatment. These include provid- and when appropriate, clients with mental
ing timely clinical assessment, timely refer- disorders should be referred to specialized
rals to services, effective monitoring of programs that are tailored to address their
treatment progress, referral, and case man- needs.
agement. •Treatment in pretrial and diversion settings
•Pretrial drug testing is unlikely to be more should focus on immediate needs, such as
effective than indicators such as the prior housing, transportation, economic support,
arrest record and family or other communi-

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 and vocational placement and training. • Few studies have examined treatment ser-
Counselors should consider use of brief vices in pretrial and diversionary settings.
interventions that are based on early identi- Further research could help identify and
fication of substance abuse treatment and reduce gaps in services, identify beneficial
other urgent needs. services, inform clinicians regarding useful
• Drug courts and other diversion programs and effective changes, evaluate program
hold considerable promise for engaging and effectiveness, and assist in providing pro-
retaining offenders who have substance use gram funding.
disorders and for reducing substance abuse • More research is needed to determine the
and criminal recidivism during periods of economic costs and benefits of treatment
program participation and following pro- interventions at the pretrial stage. Intensive
gram completion. and long-term programs that target first-
• Providing access to continuing involvement time or low-risk offenders are not likely to
in community recovery services is essential be cost-effective. At the same time, limited
to maximize the long-term impact of pretri- nonintensive interventions for chronic seri-
al and diversion programs. ous offenders are also unlikely to be cost-
effective.
• Diversion programs for those with co-occur-
ring disorders are most effective when they
provide integrated treatment for mental dis-
orders and substance use disorders (Broner
et al. 2002).

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 8 Treatment Issues
Specific to Jails

Overview
In This This chapter addresses treatment options that can be provided for jail
Chapter… inmates with substance use disorders who are incarcerated for relative-
ly short periods of time. This chapter discusses treatment issues specific
Definitions to jails through an examination of what constitutes a jail, who is incar-
cerated in jail, how and when substance abuse treatment can be provid-
Trends
ed, and what types of treatment are effective in this setting.
Treatment Services in Recommendations are made regarding the treatment services that can
Jails be provided within the physical, legal, and policy confines of a jail; and,
finally, the treatment interventions that are best suited for brief, short-
Description of the term, and long-term periods of jail treatment. This is followed by an
Population overview of the larger systems that affect treatment in a jail setting.
Key Issues Related to Lastly, the chapter outlines the research, provides examples of existing
Treatment programs, and makes recommendations for the treatment of substance
abuse in jails and detention centers. It should be noted that this chapter
What Treatment Services addresses diversion only as it relates to the jail population. For more
Can Reasonably Be information on diversion, see chapter 7.
Provided in a Jail
Setting?
Coordination of Jail
Definitions
Treatment Services Jails (also called detention centers) house diverse groups of people
detained for a wide variety of reasons. Jails confine people during the
Examples of Jail adjudication process (i.e., arraignment, criminal court, grand jury,
Treatment Programs hearings, trial, sentencing). These individuals are referred to as
Research Related to Jail detainees and have not yet been sentenced. Jails also confine those sen-
Treatment tenced to short-term incarceration (usually 1 year or less) and serve as
a holding facility for
Recommendations for • Individuals who have allegedly violated probation, parole, or bail condi-
Treatment Providers tions
• Those who are absconding from court-ordered programs or other com-
munity placements
• Juveniles who are awaiting transfer to juvenile authorities or adult State
prisons

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Defining a Jail
For the purposes of the Jail Manager Certification Program only, the American Jail Association defines a
jail as
1. A county, municipal, or regional facility(ies) that houses pretrial and sentenced inmates and/or an
institution that houses pretrial and sentenced inmates where the State is responsible for jail opera-
tion(s) (e.g., Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Rhode Island, Vermont); and/or a private facil-
ity that houses pretrial and sentenced inmates and exists to serve the local jail needs of the communi-
ty in which it operates.
AND/OR
2. A facility that houses only pretrial detainees, regardless of what entity operates it. This includes, but
is not limited to, facilities that house people for less than 72 hours (lockups); facilities that house
Federal or military custody inmates awaiting trial (e.g., the Immigration and Naturalization Services,
U.S. Marshals, Armed Forces); institutions where the State is responsible for the operations of jails,
and private facilities.
AND/OR
3. A local government or private facility that houses convicted people who, without this facility’s exis-
tence, would serve their sentence in the local jurisdiction’s jail (e.g., Milwaukee County House of
Correction).
A facility is not a jail if its purpose is to house sentenced inmates
1. Who are, or who would be under normal circumstances, incarcerated in a State institution
2. Who are, or who would be under normal circumstances, incarcerated in a Federal institution

These institutions include State prisons, Federal prisons, Texas State Jails, State work camps, and State
boot camps.

• Inmates awaiting transfer to State, Federal, inmates, while those incarcerated in large,
or other local authorities complex systems have less chance of being
• Inmates transferred from overcrowded housed with someone they know.
Federal, State, or other prisons
• Individuals detained by the military Trends
• Those held for protective custody
Several recent trends have led to changes in
• People punished for contempt the jail population. Enactment of harsher
• Witnesses detained by the court sentencing laws for drug offenses has led to
• People with mental illness pending transfer to increases in the number of minority and
appropriate mental health facilities (Harlow female inmates. At the same time, significant-
1998) ly reduced funding for the mental health care
system has led to an increase in the number
The approximately 3,365 jails in the United of multiproblem inmates (National GAINS
States (Stephan 2001) range in size from small Center 2002; Peters 1993; Peters et al. 1997).
jails located in rural areas to large jails typical-
ly located in or near large urban areas. The As a result of these changes, jails house grow-
sociodynamics of jails vary according to size. ing numbers of individuals who have been
For example, inmates housed in jails that serve displaced from traditional societal “safety
rural communities often are familiar with other nets” such as State hospitals. By necessity,
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 to serve as community “gatekeepers” in iden-
tifying and addressing a range of psychosocial
Treatment Services
problems, such as HIV/AIDS, domestic vio- in Jails
lence, educational deficits, homelessness, Findings from several studies indicate the
mental illness, and, increasingly, substance effectiveness of in-jail substance abuse treat-
use disorders (Peters and Matthews 2002). ment programs in reducing criminal recidi-
Substance use disorders among the jail popu- vism (Peters and Matthews 2002). Reductions
lation have risen since the 1980s. In 1989, 67 in rearrests for treated inmates range from 5
percent of jail inmates had committed a drug percent to 25 percent in comparison to
offense or used drugs regularly. By May 1998, untreated inmates, over followup periods of 6
that number had increased to 70 percent— months to 5 years. Treated inmates also have
approximately 7 in 10 jail inmates. An esti- a longer duration to rearrest following release
mated 16 percent committed their offense to from incarceration, relative to untreated
obtain money for drugs (Wilson 2000). inmates. Other positive outcomes associated
Increases in jail substance abuse treatment with in-jail treatment include reduced rates of
programs have not kept up with this trend relapse among treatment participants (Tucker
(Belenko and Peugh 1998; Peters and 1998), lower levels of depression (San
Matthews 2002). In recent years, however, Francisco County Sheriff’s Office Department
levels of substance use and abuse seem to 1996), and fewer disciplinary infractions
have stabilized or even decreased slightly (Tunis et al. 1997). Cost savings associated
depending on the substance in question. In with jail treatment programs have been
2002, 66 percent of jail inmates reported reg- reported from $156,000 to $1.4 million per
ular alcohol use (down from 66.3 percent in year (Center for Substance Abuse Research
1996) and 68.7 percent reported regular illicit 1992; Hughey and Klemke 1996).
drug use (up from 64.2 percent in 1996), with Despite the positive outcomes associated with
regular use defined as use at least once a in-jail treatment, two-thirds of jails do not
week for a month or more (James 2004). offer treatment (excluding such ancillary ser-
Jails often serve as the first opportunity for vices as assessment, self-help groups, and
offenders to have their substance use disorder educational programming) (Substance Abuse
and other problems (e.g., other mental disor- and Mental Health Services Administration
ders) identified, to have their acute needs sta- [SAMHSA] 2000). About two-thirds have self-
bilized (e.g., detoxification from alcohol or help programs and about 30 percent have
opioids), and to receive referrals to in-house detoxification programs. Of jail inmates who
or community services (Peters and Matthews reported ever having used drugs, only one in
2002). In fact, many offenders’ initiation into eight had participated in any treatment (even
treatment is in jail (Mumola 1999). Thus, the broadly defined) since their admission, and
challenge to jail administrators is two-fold: to most of those reported were self-help pro-
recognize the need for treatment and to grams (Wilson 2000).
understand that treatment must vary based
on the population (e.g., by culture, average
length of stay, type of crimes, psychosocial Description of the
needs). Population
At midyear 2003, local jails held or super-
vised 762,672 people, of whom approximately
10 percent (71,371) were outside the jail facil-
ity (e.g., under electronic monitoring, in out-
side treatment programs, on work release,
etc.); this figure represented a 3.9 percent

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 increase over the number of inmates held in inmates in jail rose 6.3 percent while the
jail at midyear 2002. Between 1995 and 2003 number of male inmates increased by 3.7 per-
the number of jail inmates per 100,000 resi- cent (Harrison and Karberg 2004).
dents increased from 193 to 238, an increase
of over 23 percent. More than half of the Over 55 percent of jailed women report phys-
adult jail inmates (60.6 percent) were not yet ical or sexual abuse prior to admission, with
convicted of the crime for which they were 44.9 percent reporting physical abuse and
being held (Harrison and Karberg 2004). 35.9 percent reporting sexual abuse (James
According to a 1999 survey of jail inmates, 5 2004). Women are also more likely to be iden-
percent were known to be noncitizens tified as having mental illness. Approximately
(Stephan 2001). 22.7 percent of female inmates and 15.6 per-
cent of male inmates were identified as having
mental illness (Ditton 1999). A survey of
Crimes inmates in State prisons and jails indicated
Crimes committed, or allegedly committed, by that men with mental illness were twice as
jail inmates are fairly evenly divided between likely as other men to report a history of
violent offenses (24.4 percent), property abuse (Ditton 1999).
offenses (24.4 percent), drug offenses (24.7 Offenses vary by gender. For example,
percent) and public-order offenses (24.9 per- women were more likely to be held for drug
cent). The most common offenses are drug possession than trafficking, whereas the
trafficking (12.1 percent), assault (11.7 per- reverse was true for men; women were also
cent) and drug possession (10.8 percent) more likely to be held for property offenses
(James 2004). Compared to other jail than violent offenses, and again the reverse
inmates, offenders driving while intoxicated was true for men. However, a greater per-
are older, better educated, and more likely to centage of women in jail are there for drug
be Caucasian and male (Maruschak 1999a). offenses. The common offenses for which
women in jails were being held in 2002 were
Income and Education drug possession (14.5 percent), fraud (14 per-
cent), drug trafficking (10.9 percent), and
According to 2002 data, approximately 44 larceny/theft (10.3 percent). For men, the
percent of jail inmates had not received a most common offenses were drug trafficking
GED or graduated from high school. Twenty- (12.3 percent), assault (12.2 percent), drug
nine percent of jail inmates were not working possession (10.3 percent), and burglary (7.2
at all at the time of their arrest and only 57.4 percent) (James 2004).
percent were employed fulltime. Jail inmates
also reported low incomes, with 59 percent
reporting monthly incomes of less than $1,000 Race and Ethnicity
(James 2004). As of midyear 2003, the largest proportion of
jail inmates were Caucasian (43.6 percent) or
Gender African American (39.2 percent). African
Americans were 5 times more likely than
Between midyear 1995 and midyear 2003, the Caucasians and 3 times more likely than
percentage of male inmates dropped from Hispanics/Latinos to be in jail (Harrison and
89.8 percent to 88.1 percent, while the per- Karberg 2004). Caucasian jail inmates report-
centage of female inmates rose from 10.2 to ed higher rates of mental illness (21.7 per-
11.9 percent. This means that as of 2003 men cent) than either African Americans (13.7
were per capita eight times more likely than percent) or Hispanics/Latinos (11.1 percent)
women to be in a jail. During the year prior (Ditton 1999). Among convicted jail inmates,
to June 30, 2003, the number of female Caucasians were more likely to be using alco-

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 hol (38.5 percent) and/or illicit drugs (33.2 grams such as self-help and educational
percent) at the time of their offense than groups for alcohol abuse, compared with 62
African Americans (29.3 percent and 27.3 percent of probationers who receive these ser-
percent respectively) or Hispanics/Latinos vices. Only 4 percent of those jailed for DWI
(30.1 percent and 23.8 percent respectively) receive any type of alcohol abuse treatment
(James 2004). including detoxification or counseling
(Maruschak 1999a).

Substance Abuse
A history of drug use is a common character- HIV Status
istic of the jail population, although patterns At midyear 2002, 1.3 percent of jail inmates
of use have changed somewhat in recent who reported their test results were known to
years. Compared to jail inmates in 1996, be HIV positive (Maruschak 2004), rates far
inmates in 2002 reported more use of mari- in excess of those within the general popula-
juana, depressants, stimulants (other than tion (Centers for
cocaine), and hallucinogens in the month Disease Control and
prior to the offense and less use of cocaine Prevention 2004a).
and heroin/opioids. As noted earlier, in 2002, Between 1998 and The percentage of
66 percent of jail inmates reported regular 1999, AIDS-related
alcohol use and 68.7 percent reported regular deaths accounted for those who partici-
illicit drug use. Approximately 35 percent of 8.5 percent of all
all convicted males and 31 percent of females deaths in jails mak- pate in substance
reported that they had been drinking alcohol ing it the third lead-
when they committed their offenses (James ing cause of death in abuse treatment
2004). Of convicted jail inmates who were jails (death by natu-
actively involved with drugs, 72 percent were ral causes was the programs in jails
on criminal justice status at the time of their leading cause of
arrest (i.e., were on probation or parole, had death, followed by
varies widely.
pretrial status, were out on bail, or had suicide) (Maruschak
escaped) (Wilson 2000). 2001). However, the
number of AIDS-
The percentage of those who participate in related deaths in
substance abuse treatment programs in jails jails decreased from 9 per 100,000 inmates in
varies widely. The average population is 2000 to 6 per 100,000 in 2002 (Maruschak
young, male, and, like the general jail popu- 2004).
lation, fairly evenly distributed between
African Americans (42 percent) and In 2002, 3 percent of African-American
Caucasians (39 percent). The majority of par- women, 2.9 percent of Hispanic/Latino
ticipants (58 percent) are ordered to treat- inmates (both male and female), 1.6 percent
ment programs as a condition of their sen- of Caucasian women, 1 percent of African-
tence, and most have prior felony convictions American men, and .6 percent of Caucasian
(Peters and Matthews 2002). The percentage men reported testing positive for HIV.
of jail inmates who used alcohol or other African-American men, however, made up the
drugs regularly participating in some type of largest number (163,219) of HIV-positive jail
substance abuse treatment (including self- inmates (Maruschak 2004).
help group participation) after arrest has
increased from 12.3 percent in 1996 to 15.1
percent in 2002 (James 2004). Among inmates
jailed for driving while intoxicated (DWI)
offenses, only 17 percent are involved in pro-

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 Co-Occurring Mental Disorders According to the research collected and
reported by the National GAINS Center
In 1998, an estimated 16 percent of jail (2002), 6.4 percent of male and 12.2 percent
inmates reported either a mental disorder or of female jail detainees have severe mental ill-
an overnight stay in a mental hospital. Mental ness. Among male detainees at intake, 2.7
illness was most commonly reported by percent meet the criteria for schizophrenia/
offenders between the ages of 45 and 54, with schizophreniform disorder, 1.4 percent for
23 percent identified as mentally ill (Ditton mania, and 3.9 percent for major depres-
1999). Many people sions. Among female detainees, 2.0 percent
with mental illness meet the criteria for schizophrenia/
Jails can serve a cycle through jails schizophreniform disorder, 1.4 percent for
repeatedly. mania, and 10.5 percent for major depres-
Individuals with
pivotal role in mental illness are
sion. Twenty-nine percent of male and 53 per-
cent of female jail detainees have a substance
admitted to jails at use disorder, and both male and female
engaging family approximately eight detainees have a 72 percent rate of both men-
times the rate at tal illness and substance use disorders
members, peers, which they are (National GAINS Center 2002). Inmates with
admitted to public both disorders are significantly more likely to
and community psychiatric hospi- have multiple problems in terms of employ-
tals. As a result, ment, family relations, and health, and are at
organizations in there are more peo- greater risk for not complying with treatment,
ple with severe men- rearrest, homelessness, violence, and suicidal
supporting the tal illness in U.S. behavior when compared to those without this
jails than in State combination of disorders (Borum et al. 1997;
hospitals (Torrey et
recovery efforts of Peters et al. 1992; RachBeisel et al. 1999;
al. 1992). A review Steadman et al. 1998; Swartz and Lurigio
of administrative 1999). In a study of 204 pretrial jail detainees
inmates. data for jail in substance abuse treatment in a Chicago
detainees and jail, more than half met the lifetime criteria
inmates in New for at least one mental disorder, and the life-
York City found that approximately 15,000 time rates of serious mental illness were high-
people with mental health problems cycle er than those reported in the general jail pop-
through that correctional system and back ulation. Individuals with co-occurring disor-
into the community each year, of which a sig- ders were also more likely to have been
nificant portion have co-occurring disorders arrested for property offenses; to be depen-
(Lamon et al. 2002). The Urban Justice dent on alcohol, marijuana, or PCP; and to
Center, a New York City advocacy group, have more than one psychiatric disorder.
reported that detainees and inmates with Moreover, the study revealed a correlation
mental illness spend significantly more time between severe mental illness, antisocial per-
incarcerated—an average of 215 days versus sonality disorder, and drug abuse (Swartz
42 days—when compared to those not identi- and Lurigio 1999).
fied as mentally ill (Winerip 1999). One study
found that homelessness is strongly associated
with mental illness among jail inmates: half of
the ever-homeless sample of inmates in the
New York City correctional system responded
positively to at least one mental illness screen-
ing question (Michaels et al. 1992). Of those,
many, if not most, are repeat offenders.

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 Key Issues Related to involvement with individuals who often cycle
through a variety of community services and
Treatment agencies, jails are ideally situated to develop
Several factors affect the availability and partnerships to improve community services.
effectiveness of treatment in jails. It has been Many jails have worked to establish “beach-
the experience of consensus panel members heads” to develop healthcare services, pre-
that treatment, if available at all, may not be vention and education programs, and voca-
offered to those in need because the methods tional services, particularly for “high-risk”
for screening and selecting treatment partici- groups such as the homeless, those with
pants may not be comprehensive. For some HIV/AIDS, and inmates with co-occurring
inmates, the length of jail stay may be too mental disorders. Jails can serve a pivotal
short for substance abuse interventions. role in engaging family members, peers, and
Others, especially those in pretrial status, community organizations in supporting sub-
may decline to participate. Even when ser- stance abuse treatment and the recovery
vices are available, they are not always efforts of inmates who are enrolled in treat-
responsive to the inmates’ psychological, ment services. Jails can also help facilitate
social, medical, and mental health needs, and partnerships between community groups and
some inmates have special needs that are too local corrections for the purpose of identify-
complex to be addressed fully in brief or ing, treating, and referring (through diver-
short-term treatment. sion or aftercare) inmates with substance use
disorders, and reinforce the concept that
This section addresses factors unique to jails “treatment works.”
that the consensus panel believes can impact
the availability and/or effectiveness of treat-
ment. See chapter 5 for more general issues Time Constraints
affecting treatment. One of the most serious challenges for sub-
stance abuse treatment in jails is the small
amount of time available, both in terms of
Public Perceptions About Jails scheduling treatment and in terms of the
Although jails are designed to improve public duration of jail incarceration (Leukefeld and
safety and to provide punishment through the Tims 1992). Many pretrial inmates are
short-term detention of defendants and con- housed in jail for only short periods of time.
victed inmates, they are sometimes perceived Time constraints are a particularly significant
negatively by the public. A negative percep- factor given that research shows a correlation
tion can affect the morale and attitudes of jail between treatment effectiveness and length of
staff, particularly relating to treatment ser- time spent in treatment (Swartz et al. 1996).
vices. The community may not realize that
jails hold a significant number of individuals A jail must operate on a schedule that
who are arrested for low-level, nonviolent includes periods of time during which inmates
charges; that many offenses committed by jail are locked-in for inmate count for meals or
inmates are related to their substance abuse other structured activities (e.g., work). Thus,
and/or mental health problems; and that most despite the importance of time spent in treat-
will return to their community within a short ment, programs must compete for the
amount of time. inmate’s time. Some jails offer evening pro-
gramming, but this is sometimes difficult to
Through their work with local community arrange and substantially increases staffing
agencies, treatment staff can assist in dis- costs. Due to scheduling constraints within
pelling misperceptions and increase the sense jails, an inmate may have to decide between
of inclusion of the jail as part of the commu- enrolling in a treatment or an educational
nity’s network of services. Because of their program.

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 Also, offenders are confined to the jail for be individual interview or treatment space
limited, and often uncertain, lengths of time. available, and group treatment space may
This is particularly true for unsentenced, also be scarce. If activity space is available,
pretrial inmates who may be released from educational, work, religious, and treatment
jail unpredictably following a court hearing. programs often compete for this space, and
Ideally, treatment programming can be devel- the amount of treatment programming is
oped according to a modular structure that often compromised. Architecturally, jail
accommodates differing time lengths and activity rooms and housing units are not
goals—from initial engagement and education soundproof. Noise can provide distraction
to developing skills and completing steps. from treatment activities and can be a source
of stress for both clients and treatment
providers.
Environmental Issues
A large number of people enter jails both as Finding space that is private and that pro-
visitors and as service providers. While vides security for both staff and inmates is a
reach-in from the community and visits from challenge. While corrections and treatment
family should not be discouraged, coordinat- staff may find joint solutions, informing
ing and overseeing such activities is time con- clients of these limitations is important. The
suming for staff who may need to spend time counselor should also be aware of the limita-
processing and escorting visitors that could tions this may create for discussing certain
otherwise be spent with clients. Treatment issues or engaging particular populations
providers who visit clients from outside the (e.g., detainees with certain charges, certain
institution may also find a significant portion trauma events, severe mental illness), or even
of their time on the premises taken up with for conducting a thorough assessment.
waiting and processing. Privacy is also hampered by the fact that an
inmate is never alone; there is electronic
Jails also maintain a classification-based sys- surveillance in jails as well as security person-
tem that is typically based on security needs nel and other inmates.
and bed/space availability, and which may or
may not coincide with an inmate’s treatment
needs. Many small, rural, or older jails in Gang Affiliation
particular have environments and structures The counselor should be aware of the jail’s
that are not conducive to treatment: They policies and programs regarding gang affilia-
were built to detain, house, and process tion, including rules regarding who should
inmates, and not to provide screening, assess- participate in certain groups and activities or
ment, or treatment services. There may not which actions may lead to an administrative

Suggestions for Dedicated Program Space

The effectiveness of substance abuse treatment services would be significantly enhanced by dedicated pro-
gram space in jails that is isolated from general housing units. Dedicated staff office space would optimally
be provided in an area within or adjacent to the isolated treatment unit. The benefits of providing dedicated
treatment space include the following:
• Privacy in conducting treatment and staff meetings
• Reduced competition for treatment program space
• More readily available staff
• Reduction of issues related to inmate movement and coordination

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 or new criminal charge during
detention. Knowledge of the Advice to the Counselor:
gangs in the jail may allow the Jailed Clients
counselor to foresee which activ-
• Counselors should be aware of gang affiliations as well
ities could be used to inflame
as the jail’s policy regarding who should participate in
rival gangs, to set clear group
certain groups. This knowledge may allow the counselor
rules for activities, and to clear-
to foresee which activities could be used to inflame gang
ly define the counselor’s role of
rivalries, set clear group rules for activities, and balance
balancing security and facility
security with good treatment practices.
rules with good treatment prac-
tices, thereby avoiding sending
mixed messages to the inmate or processes, or diversion planning), or the sta-
placing him- or herself at odds with correc- tus of the case can rapidly shift and the
tions. detainee may be suddenly released from jail.
Often there is little communication between
the court, jail staff, and treatment staff,
Stress Related to Incarceration which has direct impact on the therapeutic
A number of issues beyond the individual’s relationship, as the detainee’s legal status is a
readiness for treatment can affect his engage- major concern.
ment in the treatment process within a jail
setting. Many of the stressors identified in Defense attorneys do not always visit clients
chapter 5 are present in jails, including trau- while they are in jail, with brief visits often
ma related to the recent arrest, uncertainty of occurring at court prior to the stressful and
the legal situation, and possible loss of a job sometimes confusing court proceedings.
or custody of children. Counselors are in a Further, for those detainees who reach out to
position to assist the client in developing cop- peers for support, information is often inac-
ing mechanisms to address substance abuse curate and can increase their sense of urgen-
issues within the context of multiple internal cy and hopelessness. Due to the wide variety
and external stressors, to clarify which issues of populations incarcerated in jails, detainees
can be addressed while incarcerated within may learn about scenarios that are not rele-
the bounds of certain timeframes, and to vant to their own case processes.
make referrals to other jail or community ser- Attorneys do not always recognize the bene-
vices to address non–substance-abuse-related fits of treatment and may not encourage the
issues and to facilitate continuity of treatment inmate’s involvement in treatment. For exam-
from jail into the community (e.g., legal and ple, due to heavy caseloads, many public
medical problems, education, vocational defenders do not take the time to advise
training or work programs, diversion or clients about how treatment could benefit
aftercare programs). See chapter 7 for a more them. In some jurisdictions, the appointed
detailed discussion of interpersonal issues fac- defense counsel may not be from the public
ing recent arrestees. defender’s office and may not be aware of
diversionary or other treatment options.
Issues Related to Justice Despite the presence of substance abuse prob-
lems, defense counsel may in some cases be
System Processing and Legal reluctant to advise their client to voluntarily
Representation submit to treatment due to conditions of
The legal process can understandably confuse supervision that are likely to lead to sanctions
detainees, and either this disorientation can and incarceration. The flow of information
persist for a lengthy period (e.g., during between legal and treatment professionals can
adjournments, plea bargaining, competency also be problematic, related to the types of

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 information that counselors can provide to offered within a jail setting. While the client’s
their clients’ attorneys, whether counselors reactions to this information may initially
can testify in court, and the types of legal vary from rage to indifference to relief, offer-
information that the treatment provider ing ways to cope with limitations and stressors
needs for purposes of counseling. is more useful than initially placating the
client. The counselor should be aware of the
protections and limits to protections that
Confidentiality informed consent may have. (For more infor-
Substance abuse treatment programs should mation on confidentiality, go to
establish clear guidelines regarding the type www.hipaa.samhsa.gov and see CSAT 2004.)
of information that may be disclosed after an
offender has signed a proper consent form.
The Federal confidentiality laws and regula- Supervision and training
tions protect any information about an Supervision and ongoing participation in
offender if the offender has applied for or training are essential for jail treatment coun-
received any substance abuse-related services selors, given the complexity of issues, present-
from a program covered by the law. ing symptoms, and behaviors related to the
Programs included are those that specialize, inmate population, and the limitations to the
in whole or in part, in providing treatment, physical structure and environment of the
counseling, and/or assessment and referral jail. Supervision can support the counselor
services for offenders with alcohol or other and help clarify the different systems’
drug problems. A different confidentiality demands, potential personal reactions to
issue can arise in small, rural jails, where these demands, and personal reactions to the
inmates and officers often know each other. clients themselves. These clarifications help
Residents with substance use disorders are determine when these issues should be part of
well known, and it is difficult to keep confi- or separate from the treatment and which
dential the fact that someone is receiving issues should be addressed systemically.
treatment. For more information about the Support and continued professional develop-
confidentiality laws and regulations and their ment can reduce therapist burnout and
implications for substance abuse treatment in increase treatment efficacy.
jails, see CSAT 2004 and go to
www.hipaa.samhsa.gov.
What Treatment
Counselor–Client Issues Services Can
Given the complexity of the environment and Reasonably Be
issues needing to be addressed, it is useful for
the counselor to clearly describe his role and
Provided in a Jail
limitations related to that role, the structure Setting?
of the proposed treatment, and the various There have been several efforts to develop
options available. For instance, the counselor guidelines for jail-based treatment programs
should explain whether he or she will become that describe model treatment approaches
involved in legal, family, medical, disci- and minimum standards of care. For exam-
plinary, or other issues. The counselor should ple, the Office for Treatment Improvement
describe the potential treatment options, how (now the Center for Substance Abuse
these options may or may not impact the Treatment [CSAT]) convened a “Criminal
client’s problems, and what other types of Justice Treatment Evaluation Meeting” in
treatment or interventions may be needed to 1992 to identify critical elements of jail-based
address the client’s problems that are not substance abuse treatment programs and jail

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 treatment guidelines (SAMHSA 1996). There in just a few weeks. Figure 8-1 (p. 168) out-
is still a need, however, for more specific lines optimal treatment components that
guidelines that can be operationalized by might be deployed at each level, followed by a
local jails. The American Correctional more detailed explanation of each. Each suc-
Association (ACA) and the National cessive level of treatment in this layered
Commission on Correctional Health Care approach includes service components from
(NCCHC) have standards related to jails, but previous levels.
they are extremely limited in the area of sub-
stance use, and far less specific and detailed Regardless of the duration of treatment, com-
than those developed for mental health ser- plicating factors for those in jail include co-
vices in jail. No specific guidelines have been occurring medical problems and histories of
adopted for substance abuse treatment in jail, physical and sexual abuse, unstable relation-
nor do existing standards account for the ships and social support structures, poverty,
elaborate contextual and environmental fac- homelessness, gender, and cultural differ-
tors affecting treatment in jail settings. ences, among others.
Combinations of
There is currently no single prototype for jail factors can interact
substance abuse treatment programs, but differently with any Support and
rather a range of available programs that of these subpopula-
vary in content and intensity according to the tions, have implica- continued
inmates’ length of stay (Leukefeld and Tims tions for treatment
1992; Peters and Matthews 2002). Some strategies, and have professional
detainees are in jail less than a week, during an impact on treat-
which they may receive only assessment and ment outcomes. development can
referral, whereas others are serving a sen- Consequently, when
tence in a jail setting. Several different dura- designing or adapt- reduce therapist
tions of treatment are discussed in this section ing treatment pro-
to examine the range of treatment options grams, it is impor-
that might be provided in jail. In this section tant to factor in
burnout and
the panel recommends a framework by which these variables along
to identify priority treatment services, given a with the substance increase treatment
defined period of time available to provide choice patterns of
treatment services for inmates. For purposes use and types of pre- efficacy.
of this section, “brief” treatment is defined as vious treatment and
up to 30 days, “short-term” treatment is services.
defined as from 1 to 3 months, and “long-
term” treatment is defined as 3 months and
longer. Regardless of the duration of treat- Level I: Brief Treatment
ment, however, the goal should always be to Some offenders may be identified within a
engage clients so that treatment and recovery short period of jail detention for involvement in
can continue when they leave jail. Issues of community diversion programs that include
screening and assessment, regardless of the participation in treatment. For many other
setting, are discussed in chapter 2. inmates who are incarcerated 30 days or less,
case management, referral, and brief interven-
Treatment intensity and duration are tions can be provided. Brief treatment usually
increased with length of stay, as is the scope focuses on supplying information and making
of topics that can be addressed. More inten- referrals.
sive treatment services are often necessary,
given that the substance abusing lifestyle has
taken years to develop and cannot be altered

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 Figure 8-1
Treatment Components
Brief Short Term Long Term
Level I Level II Level III
(1 to 4 weeks) (4 to 12 weeks) (3 months or more)
Motivational Relapse prevention Communication skills Employment counseling
interviewing
Orientation to treat- 12-Step programs Dealing with domestic vio- Therapeutic community
ment/treatment plan- lence
ning, and substance
abuse education
Information on available Basic cognitive skills Anger management Family mapping and
community resources social networks
Following through on 12
steps
Facilitating access to Identity and culture Problem solving Continued stabilization
community services
Community linkage and Strengths building Social skills training Cultural factors
transition services
Psychotropic medica- Criminal thinking
tions: education and
compliance

Motivational enhancement about treatment, in denial about their cir-

cumstances, and resistant to change.
therapy and motivational
interviewing In Project MATCH, the largest clinical trial
ever conducted to compare different alcohol
Motivational enhancement approaches help
treatment approaches, a four-session motiva-
clients to address their ambivalence about
tional enhancement therapy yielded long-term
involvement in substance abuse treatment,
overall outcomes that were similar to those of
and to identify methods of dealing with this
other, more intensive outpatient methods.
ambivalence. (For more information about
Further, the results of this study strongly sug-
motivational interviewing, see TIP 35,
gested that motivational interviewing could be
Enhancing Motivation for Change in
applied across cultural and economic groups.
Substance Abuse Treatment [CSAT 1999b].)
The goal of this process is to engage inmates Enhancing detainees’ motivation for change
in a discussion of the treatment process and and increasing their receptivity to substance
their potential reasons for changing substance abuse treatment can be effective in this set-
abuse behavior and to help inmates develop ting as well. For example, materials devel-
their own rationale for changing this behav- oped at Texas Christian University (TCU)
ior. This approach is designed to help coun- include a board game called Downward
selors work with clients who are ambivalent Spiral, which helps clients examine the conse-

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 quences of substance abuse. Other useful released back to the community with their
exercises include the Decision Matrix, which numerous needs unchanged and/or unmet.
looks at advantages and disadvantages of con- Clients can be referred to Alcoholics
tinued substance use from the client’s per- Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous
spective and at the benefits of choosing to dis- (NA) groups, and counselors can provide help
continue use. This helps identify functional with finding job training programs, general
aspects of their substance use (e.g., socializa- educational programs, clothing, food, and
tion, reduction of negative emotions) that sus- public assistance. Before this information is
tain patterns of use, and that may serve as presented to inmates, however, counselors
barriers to continued abstinence and involve- must check to see that an agency will accept
ment in treatment. referrals from the criminal justice system,
and assess eligibility criteria. Some programs
have developed resource directories with
Substance abuse education descriptions of community services programs
Because inmates may not have examined the and relevant contact information.
negative health consequences related to sub-
stance abuse, an educational component can Facilitating access to
inform and possibly change risky behaviors.
Films, presentations, and literature can be
community services
used to present this education. The ultimate Incentives can be established for substance
goal of treatment is abstinence, but people abuse treatment staff to enter jails to work
who have abused substances long-term have with inmates enrolled in treatment. One step
had difficulty successfully addressing issues is to develop contract language that identifies
jail inmates as a priority group to receive
such as boredom, anxiety, social discomfort,
publicly funded substance abuse treatment
and being ostracized by family and peers.
services. Another is to establish funding for
health benefits. In New York City, for exam-
ple, an inmate’s Medicaid eligibility in a com-
Information on available munity program can be reinstated while the
community resources inmate is still in jail so the paperwork is
Community resource information ranges from ready when that inmate is released; a similar
how to obtain a restraining order to what system has also been developed for establish-
community organizations offer substance ing temporary Medicaid coverage. Some com-
abuse treatment. Counselors in the pretrial munity organizations may be less resistant to
setting need to be aware of their community’s taking on former inmates as clients if these
resources in order to assist their clients after individuals are receiving Medicaid support.
release. Many of these individuals will be Once a health problem or mental illness is

A Voice of Experience
I believe that jail administrators have an obligation to provide the programs by which inmates can better
themselves, and this includes alcohol and drug abuse programs. But in South Carolina—and only in South
Carolina—anyone sentenced to more than 90 days, with the exception of family court, goes to State prison.
The rest come here. Consequently, with this small average length of stay, it’s very difficult to justify the sig-
nificant commitment of resources that are needed with such a revolving door atmosphere.

—Mark F. Fitzgibbons, CJM

Director, Buford County (SC) Detention Center

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 identified, Medicaid may be needed in order nators, or case managers often provide these
to cover treatment in the community for those services. Specialized reintegration programs
affected. are often helpful in developing postrelease
plans related to housing, aftercare, relapse
prevention, and employment.
Community linkage and
transition services While the goal of treatment is to help an
inmate to abstain from substance use, the
Offenders who abuse substances are perhaps reality is that inmates are at high risk for
at their most vulnerable when they are mak- relapse and in some cases overdose upon their
ing the transition back to the community. The release from jail. Overdose prevention efforts
treatment system needs to plan for an inmate prior to release can prevent deaths, especially
or detainee who is leaving the jail, and the for inmates who have been off the streets for
community needs to be prepared to receive a period of time. Counselors should provide
the individual. Case managers or other types inmates with information about the decreased
of “boundary spanner” staff are particularly tolerance that results from abstinence.
trained to manage these transitions. They are
cross-trained in issues related to the mental
health, substance abuse, and criminal justice Psychotropic and other
systems, and will help to facilitate aftercare medications: Education and
or diversion (Steadman et al. 1995; Taxman
1998) (see also TIP 30, Continuity of adherence
Offender Treatment for Substance Use Many inmates will benefit from education
Disorders From Institution to Community regarding psychoactive medications, how they
[CSAT 1998b]). work, the reason for certain medication
schedules, flexibility in dosage, side effects
These staff members can handle multiple and how to manage these, and the relation-
tasks—from being advocates to understand- ship between mental and substance use disor-
ing the available community resources and ders and noncompliance with medications and
linking exiting inmates to those resources. decreased efficacy of medications. Clients
The most common types of linkage and transi- should understand the distinction between
tion services provided by jail substance abuse psychotropic medication and substances of
treatment programs are assessment of after- abuse but also be informed about which medi-
care needs, discharge planning, placement cations can be addictive. This type of educa-
planning, and coordination with community tion also provides a venue for discussing the
treatment agencies (Peters and Matthews relationship of mental disorder symptoms and
2002). Jail aftercare coordinators or treat- the potential sense of stigma associated with
ment counselors, community resource coordi-

A Voice of Experience
Since 1993, the Clark County (NV) Drug Court’s 1,725 graduates have experienced only a 17 percent recidi-
vism rate—as compared with the 80 percent recidivism rate of people addicted to drugs who are released
from jails or prisons. According to our drug court judge, this is the best method so far to treat people
addicted to drugs. I agree. To have an impact on substance abuse in the jail population, an approach of
long-term, high-quality treatment with community follow-up is the answer.

—Captain Marilyn Rogan

Clark County (NV) Detention Center

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I am a psychologist working in a jail. We learned that our policy of stopping methadone “cold turkey”
resulted in a very high frequency of booking recidivist inmates on drug charges related to heroin. So, work-
ing with our County Executive, we stopped withdrawing and stopped the practice of “stopping” on Sundays.
Now, if someone comes in, they continue, and we encourage agencies to send their case manager into the jail
and make plans for the inmate’s release, so there is no gap ... What we’ve noticed is—we have very, very
few bookings of individuals who were taking methadone. But we haven’t reached the point of initiating
methadone treatment—that would be our next step. And I think that would be a great idea, because every-
body is so happy with what we’ve been doing.
—Lawrence W. Smith, Ph.D.
Psychiatric Services Administrator
King County (WA) Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention

mental health problems and ongoing medica- and urges are tied into relapse prevention.
tion regimens. They can also complete exercises to identify
personal “substance use triggers” and review
For a significant number of inmates with a strategies for avoiding and dealing with these
history of opioid abuse, review of existing opi- triggers. For example, group discussion may
oid substitution medications will also be quite focus on what inmates may expect when
useful, including methadone, levo-alpha- returning to their families, who may not fully
acetyl-methadol, buprenorphine, and other support their involvement in recovery. While
medications used in detoxification from or support from non–substance-using family
reduction of opioid use. There has not been members can be an enormous contribution to
widespread use of these medications in jails, help the client stay clean and sober after
primarily because they are seen as potential release, reunification with family members is
sources of contraband, prolonging physical often accompanied by stress related to the
dependence on opioids, and requiring special- family’s distrust and anger over the offend-
ized medical supervision. er’s past substance use, unresolved conflicts
with the partner or spouse, shifting parental
Level II: Short-Term Treatment roles, and added financial obligations (Peters
1993). Returning to live with family members
Level II, short-term treatment (approximately who actively use substances or who condone
4–12 weeks in duration) enables greater depth substance use within the home creates addi-
of involvement in the treatment process. Short- tional high-risk situations for the offender. In
term treatment is built upon the previously some cases, return to the home environment
described basic Level I services. Level II or can trigger a relapse. Counselors should
short-term treatment interventions provide assess the home situation and possibly exam-
more focus on coping skills to prevent sub- ine alternative housing arrangements.
stance use and sustain recovery. Counselors may instruct clients that certain
areas of town (e.g., drug neighborhoods) are
“no-fly” zones and that they will be violating
Substance cravings, urges,
conditions of their treatment program and/or
and relapse prevention supervision if they frequent those parts of
Inmates learn about actions that can trigger town.
their substance cravings and how cravings

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 Self-help programs Strengths building
Level II treatment is an opportunity for Strengths building identifies and uses the
inmates to learn about self-help programs and assets that clients bring to the treatment pro-
their availability in the community. While not gram to improve their chances for successful
typically considered substance abuse treat- recovery. Counselors can examine interactive
ment, such groups as NA and AA provide a ways for participants to recognize their
valuable and accessible source of peer sup- strengths, for example, by having inmates
port for inmates returning to the community. write something positive about each group
member, then by identifying characteristics of
In the past several years, new case law has themselves they think are good, and consider-
found that AA and NA are essentially reli- ing how they can build on those strengths in
gious-based treatment programs (Griffin v. the future.
Coughlin 1996; Kerr v. Farrey 1996; Warner
v. Orange County 1999). While many States Researchers at TCU have developed a series
continue to sentence offenders to AA or NA, of readiness and induction interventions that
in at least one State (New York), the court incorporate a strengths-building strategy
has found that doing so is a violation of the (Dees et al. 2000). These interventions give
first amendment. Authorities may be able to participants unique opportunities to define
resolve this issue, however, by either remov- their roles in treatment and to discover their
ing these coercive requirements or by incor- positive personal strengths and hidden cogni-
porating nonreligious alternatives (Cohen tive potentials. In Tower of Strengths inter-
2000). vention, for example, participants examine
their strengths and those they most wish to
Some jails offer alternative types of peer sup- have. These activities are suitable for use in
port groups, such as SMART Recovery, custody or community settings, and can be
which is based on cognitive–behavioral prin- used in groups of up to 35 participants or in
ciples of Rational Emotive Behavioral individual counseling.
Therapy. While licensed professionals in the
community sometimes organize such groups, The TCU readiness and induction interven-
it is individuals in recovery who lead them. tions were designed specifically to overcome
problems often encountered in working with
those mandated to treatment. They address
Basic cognitive skills the distorted and negative expectations about
Cognitive skills training helps inmates correct treatment common among clients in criminal
thoughts that can lead to criminal behavior justice programs, and their lack of self-confi-
and substance abuse. These interventions dence resulting from personal failures, educa-
help inmates understand the relationship tional and vocational deficiencies, and poor
between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, coping skills.
and strategies to address maladaptive thought
processes that can lead to interpersonal con-
flict, emotional disturbance, and aggressive Communication skills
and violent behavior. Cognitive skills learned This type of intervention can improve inter-
in jail treatment programs are often general- personal skills and increase assertiveness with
izable to other settings, including work, key family members, significant others, and
school, and relationships with significant oth- individuals at work. Key activities often
ers and family members. address effective means of expressing anger
and other negative emotions, dealing with
conflict situations, and dealing with problems

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 that arise in personal relationships, whether work the next day. If that individual’s
at work or in the home. response did not improve the situation, others
in the group might indicate what they would
do when faced with a similar situation: “I
Anger management would avoid the situation,” “I’d try to ignore
These activities can help inmates recognize him,” “When he asked me something, I’d get
when they feel angry, identify some of the defensive.” The purpose of this exercise is to
causes of their anger, and learn to use alter- identify effective ways to proceed. An effec-
native problemsolving techniques to help tive response that could result in desirable
manage their anger. These interventions are responses and outcomes might be, “I went in
also helpful in understanding the connection to ask my boss if I
between anger and substance abuse, given could speak with
that poorly managed anger often precipitates him for a minute, Strengths building
substance abuse. apologized, gave him
the reason for the identifies and uses
tardiness, and made
Domestic violence a commitment not to
the assets that
In these cases, short-term strategies are have this happen
developed to maintain personal safety for vic- again.” This
tims of domestic violence and protect chil- approach is most clients bring to the
dren, and longer term solutions are consid- effective when coun-
ered that involve legal and law enforcement selors make use of treatment
action. Having staff who are aware of avail- real-life issues, role-
able community shelter and domestic abuse playing, and group program to
counseling services is also helpful. interaction.
improve their
Problemsolving Social skills chances for
These skills allow people to address and solve training
their own everyday problems in a rational Social skills training successful
manner by defining those problems and can be provided
examining potential solutions. Inmates can recovery.
independently or as
begin by talking about problems they have
part of modules
encountered in the past, how they tried to
solve them, and whether their efforts succeed- related to problem-
ed or failed. Then they can examine problems solving and anger management. This training
they have solved in a positive manner. can help inmates deal appropriately with
Inmates learn how to select a solution ratio- coworkers, family members, and friends. The
nally, instead of emotionally or acting out process includes acquiring and rehearsing
immediately. This requires that they learn drug-free and prosocial skills to deal with
how to take time to look at a problem, weigh interpersonal problems faced during recov-
the advantages of alternate solutions, and ery. Key components include communication
anticipate their effects. skills, assertiveness, skills for developing and
Discussions involving real incidents of prob- sustaining interpersonal relationships, and
lemsolving can help inmates articulate meth- specific drug coping skills to handle high-risk
ods of problemsolving that typically produce interpersonal situations. Other areas include
success. For example, a client might describe conflict management and learning interper-
an argument with his employer, and how he sonal skills related to work, family, and com-
or she intentionally arrived 15 minutes late to munity settings.

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A Voice of Experience
Long-term actions, started in jails, which include voluntary acceptance of behavior altering elements, can
be effective. They must include abusive substance abstinence, the unburdening of the conscience, and the
concept of continuity of care. Treatment must have a solid aftercare component that provides social, family,
and community lifestyle changes that encompass jobs as well as education. It must also include daily rein-
forcement of positive behavior and a new look at life, itself, from a healthy attitude, to be successful. When
those actions encompass such a program, success of the individual is possible and productive life skills can
be achieved.

—Tim Ryan
Santa Clara County (CA) Department of Correction
President-Elect, American Jail Association

Level III: Long-Term Treatment Building a therapeutic

When inmates are incarcerated more than 90 community
days, more treatment time is available to Limited duration therapeutic communities
build on the tools provided in short-term
have been established in some jail programs.
treatment and aid the inmate in the transition
For a more complete discussion of therapeutic
back to the community. Level III or long-term
treatment approaches include components communities, see chapter 9, Issues Specific to
similar to those found in residential treatment Treatment in Prisons.
in many community-based programs. These
interventions are designed to delve more
deeply into personal values, belief systems,
Family mapping and social
and issues related to cultural and family networks
background that have supported a substance Family mapping is a structured approach to
abuse lifestyle. examine the family network and background.
The purpose is to look at the family and try
to understand its criminal and/or substance
Employment counseling use history and how the family adapted over
Employment counseling, which can examine the years in an effort to maintain stability.
an inmate’s employment skills and include The inmate looks beyond his or her immedi-
skills testing, can be incorporated into work ate family to grandparents, aunts, and uncles
release or furlough. Counselors should pro- because many criminal and substance-using
vide pre-employment training (e.g., communi- behaviors run in families and move across
cation skills with employers, responsibility, generations. This close examination helps
punctuality) and résumé writing. To elicit people understand how and why substance
information to strengthen their résumés, clin- abuse and other maladaptive behaviors exist
icians can ask such questions as what have in their family.
clients done as a volunteer, community mem-
ber, or in jail that contributes to their Female inmates, in particular, remain part of
employment opportunities rather than consid- their community even while in jail and contin-
ering only traditional work experience. ue to establish social relationships and main-
Counselors can help their clients develop tain social supports. However, while in jail
action plans for obtaining employment after they encounter significant problems in main-
release. taining family contact and support, such as
having their children searched for contra-

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 A Voice of Experience
Both short-term and long-term substance abuse treatment programs in jails are most effective when accom-
panied by aftercare within the community upon release. Inmates will readily volunteer to participate in
treatment programs within the confines of the jail. However, few inmates will participate in voluntary post-
release care. To be effective, the post-release aftercare should be mandatory with ongoing monitoring and
testing by drug courts.

—Terry L. Bunn, CJM

Chief Deputy, Custody Operations
Santa Barbara County (CA) Sheriff’s Department

band, limits on visitation, glass barriers interpersonal relationships and lead to con-
between mother and child, and having staff flict with others and involvement in criminal
members monitor the visits, which often have behavior. Inmates frequently do not see the
a negative impact on family relationships. For connection between their criminal behavior
some issues related to the family, it is impor- and these patterns of thinking or belief sys-
tant to have the family present. tems. By identifying and challenging mal-
adaptive criminal thinking patterns such as
There are innovative jail programs that work generalizations, absolutes, exaggerations, and
with the inmate and child welfare agency to lies, offenders can become more critical in
create specific visit times for father or moth- their thinking and question the thoughts that
er, caseworker, and child in order to stream- lead to their criminal behaviors. A number of
line visit procedures for agencies (City of New structured curricula have been developed for
York 2001). Such models may be able to be this purpose that blend cognitive and behav-
used for other types of family meetings. ioral approaches that are consonant with
other skills approaches used in jail-based
Co-occurring disorders substance abuse treatment programs. For
more information on criminal thinking, see
Longer term treatment provides the opportu- chapter 5.
nity for learning about the interrelated
nature of substance abuse and mental disor-
ders, including events leading up to relapse of Coordination of Jail
mental disorders, such as discontinuation of
psychiatric medication. Other key interven- Treatment Services
tions include psychiatric consultation to The consensus panel believes that in order to
review medications, education regarding men- operate a successful jail drug treatment pro-
tal disorders, and development of transition gram, cooperation is needed between funding
plans for followup mental health and sub- sources, the community, substance abuse
stance abuse services in the community. counselors, criminal justice personnel, out-
Treatment of individuals with co-occurring side agencies, and the offender, among oth-
substance use disorders and mental illness is ers. This section is based on the experiences
discussed in greater detail in chapter 5. of consensus panel members and highlights
some of the potential barriers involved in
coordinating jail treatment services, then dis-
Criminal thinking cusses a number of possible solutions to bar-
Many inmates have developed ingrained pat- riers that are frequently encountered while
terns of thinking that contribute to poor implementing these services.

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 Barriers to Treatment • Inability to provide HIV/AIDS educational
materials
A number of factors at work in the jail setting
have the potential to interfere with effective • Institutional restrictions related to video
treatment: equipment, TVs, VCRs (for video playback
of practice job interviews)
• Lack of funding for services
• Difficulties implementing community in-
• Absence of administrative support for devel- reach for supplemental as well as basic
oping comprehensive treatment programming treatment services
• Tensions between substance abuse and crimi- • Treatment providers’ reluctance to work in
nal justice systems, which have overlapping jails
but distinctive concerns (e.g., rehabilitation
and substance abuse treatment versus safety, The competing goals of the criminal justice and
control, and punishment) treatment systems can sometimes pose prob-
• Physical space and environment that are not lems, though the systems share many of the
conducive to treatment same objectives. Figure 8-2 highlights the spe-
cific goals of correctional and treatment sys-
• Competing institutional program activities
tems within jail settings and the shared goals of
• Difficulties in developing mechanisms for these systems.
sharing information between treatment
providers and criminal justice staff
• Confidentiality issues and the need to share Limited resources
information The limited amount of funding provided for
• Lack of case management or continuing care treatment in many jails reflects underlying
community attitudes and beliefs. These
•Lack of detoxification services
include the belief that providing services,
• Detoxification symptoms mistaken for men- including treatment, runs counter to a jail’s
tal illness “purpose” of punishment and may interfere
• Lack of methadone tapered doses for with management. There is also a general lack
inmates enrolled in methadone treatment of knowledge of the impact that treatment can
programs prior to relapse have on crime. Few are aware of the multiple
• Bringing in family members for family problems that exist in those served by jails,
reunification or family therapy without the fluidity of this population between the jail
careful security screening and the community, and the lack of systemat-
ic interventions that would stop the expensive
• HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases jail-streets-jail cycle. Further, the struggle for
among inmates

Figure 8-2
Goals of the Treatment and Corrections Systems in the Jail Setting
Goals of Treatment System Goals of Corrections System Shared Goals
Behavior change Safety of inmates Reducing crime

Public health Safety of jail personnel Reducing substance abuse

Rehabilitation Punishment Reducing violence

Long-term good of individual and Safety of community Changing behaviors
family

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 jail treatment resources may mirror the Prioritizing substance abuse
underfunding of treatment in the community.
Jail treatment programs may even compete
treatment for traditional
with, or be viewed as competing with, commu- versus special needs
nity resources. populations
If a community surveys the needs of its jail Because of scarce resources, many jails find
population, scarce treatment resources can be that they must prioritize how to allocate
allocated in a way that is most effective. Jails treatment services for inmates with differing
with adequate resources can develop both levels of treatment needs. One major issue is
specialized and generalized substance abuse whether to target populations that require
treatment services. Jails with fewer resources specialized care and that are at greater risk
may choose to divide resources between iden- for relapse, criminal recidivism, and high uti-
tification and referral to community pro- lization of community services (e.g., chroni-
grams for inmates who have various co-occur- cally mentally ill, mentally retarded, or
ring disorders and problems (e.g., people homeless inmates) or to focus resources on
with severe mental illness, the homeless), and inmates with more traditional substance
providing traditional treatment services to abuse treatment needs. There are advantages
inmates whose primary problem is their sub- and disadvantages related to targeting one
stance use disorder. group in favor of another. The consensus
panel recommends that jails assess their own
To more efficiently focus limited resources, resources available for treatment and the
the consensus panel suggests that jail-based scope of subpopulations with special treat-
substance abuse treatment programs have ment needs to devise a plan that ideally would
clear goals and objectives tied to reasonable address the needs of both groups. Figure 8-3
outcomes, given the limitations imposed by (p. 178) compares the advantages and disad-
the correctional setting. For example, if the vantages of prioritizing substance abuse treat-
goal of jail treatment is to reduce inmates’ ment services for traditional and special
negative health consequences related to their needs populations.
substance abuse (e.g., HIV risk), the program
would be constructed somewhat differently
than if the goal were for maintenance of sus- Promote understanding of
tained abstinence following release from cus- institutional security rules
tody. Jail treatment programs have found it
and confidentiality
useful to enlist the help of multiple stakehold-
er groups that can offer additional resources requirements
both in the institution and during transition An incomplete understanding of the rules
to the community. related to confidentiality of substance abuse
treatment information and to the security
guidelines within the institution may lead to
Solutions for Coordinating conflict between correctional and treatment
Jail-Based Treatment Services staff and may reduce the effectiveness and
There are a number of ways substance abuse credibility of the treatment program. For
treatment providers can work to improve ser- example, counselors may unwittingly bring
vices for people in jails and overcome the materials into the jail for treatment purposes
barriers described above. These are discussed that could be considered contraband by secu-
in the sections that follow. rity staff or may make promises to inmates
regarding scheduled activities, visitation, tele-
phone calls, or other privileges that are not

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 Figure 8-3
Targeted Treatment for Specific Populations Versus Mainstream
Treatment for Larger Populations

Treatment for Specific Populations Mainstream Treatment

Advantages Disadvantages Advantages Disadvantages

Can increase outreach Comprehensive multi- Rapid identification of Possibly less effective
to detainees and problem screenings and detainees through charge because intensity of
inmates otherwise not assessments are costly category or urine testing treatment is not matched
identified or provided to inmates’ needs
with treatment
Can reduce correction- Committed space and Interventions reach more Less effective without dis-
al officer and inmate specially trained profes- inmates crete program space and
injuries by providing sional staff are more experienced, trained staff
stabilization and obser- expensive and could
vation of potentially reduce resources to gen-
volatile inmates eral substance abuse
population
Makes more beds avail- Requires more aftercare Focuses more resources Not as effective with spe-
able through reduced planning staff and coor- on substance abuse treat- cial needs populations
cycling of “high-risk” dination with community ment who need more intensive
inmates agency visits services

Allows for creation of Allows for direct after- Requires aftercare plan-
aftercare and commu- care and diversion link- ning staff, coordination
nity linkages for special age to reduce negative with community agencies,
populations outcomes and increase and coordination with
positive gains courts, and may increase
officer time for court
transportation and
staffing agency visits

allowed. A thorough awareness of the rules ly address and solve potential areas of con-
allows the treatment program staff to antici- flict related to housing assignments, schedul-
pate these difficulties and develop creative ing, reviewing responses to critical incidents
solutions. Treatment counselors should be (e.g., dealing with contraband), information
invited, and be willing, to participate in train- sharing, and other aspects of program devel-
ing related to security guidelines and meth- opment.
ods. Treatment supervisors could also offer
support by advising counselors on techniques
for handling safety concerns and conflict with Improve coordination of
security staff. Finally, treatment and jail information systems
supervisory staff can use cross-disciplinary A lack of coordinated information can be a
meetings and cross-training activities to joint- problem for detainees involved in multiple

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 systems. Several nonproprietary computer- within the institution. However, relatively few
ized management information systems have jails provide medication-assisted treatment
been developed for this purpose. This soft- for opioids and other drugs. Figure 8-4
ware allows efficient, timely, and continuous (p. 180) describes some of the advantages and
care through treatment matching and fol- disadvantages of medication use, for inmates
lowup and may also include data on drug test enrolled in jail substance abuse treatment
results. One model, based on the University programs.
of Maryland’s High Intensity Drug
Trafficking Area Automated Treatment There are legitimate concerns regarding the
Tracking Software (HIDTA-HATTS), enables use of some medications in jails, particularly
substance abuse treatment and criminal jus- when there are not adequate healthcare staff
tice personnel to access the same information available to monitor and supervise medication
in making decisions about the client (Taxman use. Pharmacological treatments used in jails
and Sherman 1998). Other proprietary mod- should be monitored by a qualified physician
els based on drug courts have expanded their or nurse practitioner. Project KEEP is an
applications to include mental health screens example of a program that integrates pharma-
and assessments. Still other jurisdictions have cological treatments with a jail environment
developed mechanisms to share mental health (see p. 181).
and substance abuse database information
between the correctional institution and the Provide for staff
community managed care provider (e.g.,
National GAINS Center 1999c). Each juris- development
diction involved in developing these types of Many front-line jails require that staff have
management information systems has worked only a GED or high school diploma and no
out informed consent and differential confi- criminal record. While correctional staff
dentiality issues for information sharing. The receive extensive security training, training is
models cited have also developed their work not always provided in working with specific
in the context of multisystem collaboration populations and substance abuse treatment.
and at times through formal consensus-build- Cross-training is an effective approach to
ing processes between the key stakeholders have correctional and treatment staff learn
relevant to ensure continuity of treatment from each other about key issues related to
(Broner et al. 2001b). institutional security and rehabilitation.
Correctional officers can benefit from learn-
ing about the length, course, and components
Educate staff regarding of substance abuse treatment; effective com-
pharmacotherapies
Some jail administrators resist Advice to the Counselor:
using pharmacotherapy because
they are philosophically opposed Cross-Training
to administering medication • Treatment and corrections staff should learn from each
(e.g., methadone, psychiatric other.
medications) to people with sub-
• Counselors in correctional settings can benefit from
stance abuse problems, but most
training in security guidelines, and learning about
jails administer a range of psy-
inmate behavior and attitudes.
chiatric medications for inmates
with mental disorders. Most of • Correctional staff can benefit from training in working
these medications are not addic- with specific populations, components of substance
tive and do not present a risk abuse treatment, and their role in shaping a therapeutic
for distribution as contraband environment.

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 Figure 8-4
Varied Opinions Regarding Medication Use for Inmates
in Jail Treatment Programs
Advantages Disadvantages
Provides continuous treatment from community to Belief that “drugs” should not be tolerated in jails
jail, and jail to community
Reduces cravings Medications used to combat withdrawal may be used
as contraband
Provides a humane response to treating symptoms of May lead to inmates’ selling or trading the medication
withdrawal and addiction within the population
Medications are constantly being developed and Side effects are not always known
improved that can benefit inmates with substance
abuse and mental health problems
Benefits of treating medical problems (substance use Benefits to learning to deal with problems without
disorders) medically drugs
Resolves/improves symptoms of mental illness and Some medications (e.g., benzodiazepines) can be
allows the dually diagnosed individual to focus on addictive
substance abuse issues

munication strategies with treatment staff ate and graduate training, along with a foren-
regarding inmate behavior and attitudes; sic certificate, through the New York
involvement in treatment team, group meet- University school of social work. Flexible job
ings, and other unit activities; and their role scheduling could help many employees
in shaping a therapeutic environment. improve their education, and providing
Treatment staff can benefit from training course work for credit at the job site would
related to security guidelines, effective com- allow jail personnel to work toward under-
munication with corrections staff regarding graduate or graduate degrees. Another option
inmate behavior, contraband and other secu- is to set aside time for career development on
rity infractions, and their role in maintaining the job—with a few hours per week to take a
the security of the housing unit and the jail. class that will not only help their job perfor-
Both corrections and treatment staff can be mance, but will also aid their career progress.
productively involved in identifying critical
incidents that may occur within the jail treat-
ment unit, the type of information that needs Developing community and
to be shared between treatment and correc- correctional partnerships
tions staff, and methods of resolving these sit- Creating partnerships between the jail and
uations. the community can allow for the development
Instituting treatment programs within jails or enhancement of both in-jail treatment pro-
creates a unique opportunity for treatment grams and coordination of offenders’ transi-
staff to collaborate with jail staff in develop- tion into community diversion and aftercare/
ing in-service training programs and to reentry programs. Such a model of coopera-
encourage certification and degree training at tion and collaboration exists in many jails in
local universities. For instance, New York the areas of education and health care or in
City offers incentives and tuition reimburse- some jails for diversion and aftercare of those
ment for city employees for both undergradu- with substance use disorders or other mental

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 Project KEEP
A significant increase in the number of drug-related arrests in the New York Metropolitan area in 1987
led to overcrowding and unrest at the Correctional Facility on Riker’s Island. In response, researchers
developed a program that serves as both a methadone program and an AIDS prevention initiative.
Called KEEP (Key Extended Entry Program), the program enables opioid-dependent offenders who are
charged with misdemeanors to be maintained on a stable dose of methadone during their stay at Riker’s,
and then receive a referral at release to a participating community methadone program. KEEP, intend-
ed to be a route into long-term community drug treatment, aims to break the cycle of illicit drug use and
criminal recidivism. It was one of the first methadone treatment programs of its kind in the United
States for incarcerated persons addicted to heroin (Tomasino et al. 2001). This program allows for a
humane detoxification for offenders who desire it upon entry to jail, and it allows new patients to enroll
in maintenance and to receive treatment in the community. Finally, and most importantly, it provides a
continuity of care upon release from jail to people enrolled in methadone therapy prior to arrest.

Seventy-four to 80 percent of methadone treatment patients discharged to the community, mostly to out-
patient KEEP programs, report to their designated program. Recidivism rates show that 79 percent of
KEEP patients were re-incarcerated only once or twice during a recent 11-year period. KEEP data indi-
cate the importance of administering sufficient blocking doses of methadone to patients in outpatient
treatment centers in order to eliminate heroin craving and to maintain the patients in treatment. About
6 percent of KEEP patients are at a higher risk for recidivism (e.g., those with co-occurring disorders)
and require specialized treatment (Tomasino et al. 2001).

disorders (Broner et al. 2002; Steadman et al. Creating linkages between

1995). Such partnerships allow for the exten-
sion rather than duplication of an array of
jail treatment and diversion
community resources to address many of this and reentry court programs
population’s substance abuse, mental health, Although typically operated by the criminal
medical, vocational, educational, and social courts, drug treatment courts (DTCs) have
service needs. formed productive partnerships with local
jails in many jurisdictions (Tauber and
On the other hand, coordinating the visits of
Huddleston 1999). The first phase of treat-
large numbers of community volunteers can
ment in some drug court programs is complet-
create both a security and staffing burden for
ed in jail, with intensive services provided
the jail. Concerns include staffing patterns,
that focus on a comprehensive psychosocial
security, contraband monitoring, coordinat-
assessment, substance abuse education, and
ing schedules, staff time, escorting inmates to
engagement in and orientation to treatment.
their group room and back, and escorting vis-
In other drug court programs, an initial in-
itors. Therefore, arranging for services from
jail treatment component is optional, depend-
the outside produces an additional workload
ing on the severity of drug treatment needs
for jail administrators that may in itself be a
and the importance of a secure treatment set-
barrier. To overcome these problems, shared
ting. Jail treatment is also used with inmates
funding and community organizations’ bud-
who are awaiting placement in drug court
geting for jail officers’ time could be
treatment programs in the community.
employed. To find a compatible blend of
Another major function of jail treatment pro-
needs and concerns on both sides, there must
grams is to provide more intensive services on
be a planning structure for community volun-
a short-term basis for drug court participants
teers and jail administrators to facilitate com-
who relapse or commit other major infrac-
munication and resolve problems.

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 tions. In these cases, jail programs can serve County, Wyoming, drug court participants
as a therapeutic sanction to remove an indi- who have been unsuccessful in court-ordered
vidual from salient relapse cues (such as treatment are placed in a 6-week jail treat-
drug-using peers), to provide detoxification as ment program as the first phase of drug court
needed, and to reengage individuals in their involvement. While they are in the jail treat-
recovery programs. Many drug courts use ment program, participants in Uinta County
progressive sanctions that provide an escalat- are required to appear in drug court once
ing number of days in jail (e.g., 2, 4, 7) for weekly for status hearings.
designated program infractions. In some
cases, drug courts have provided longer jail In Broward County, Florida, the DTC refers
sentences, although participants to a 90-day jail treatment pro-
the therapeutic gram if they have not successfully completed
effects of these other less intensive approaches (e.g., outpa-
Jail programs can sanctions are tient treatment) (Tauber and Huddleston
unclear. 1999). Individuals sentenced to jail prior to
involvement in the Broward County drug
serve as a Several drug courts court are also referred to the jail treatment
have established a program to engage them in treatment quickly.
therapeutic sanc- coordinated reentry The drug court then monitors their progress
approach with in- in the jail treatment program and provides a
tion to remove an jail treatment pro- reentry mechanism upon their transfer to the
grams (Huddleston drug court program.
individual from 1998; Tauber and
Huddleston 1999). In New Castle County, Delaware, the DTC
Each of these part- has combined both short-term (6 months) and
salient relapse
nerships is charac- long-term (11–18 months) custodial substance
terized by signifi- abuse treatment with continued care upon
cues. rearrest for probation violators who have
cant flexibility in
addressing the indi- committed new felony-level offenses. The
vidual needs of court monitors the individual’s progress
drug court participants. Many of these drug through the prison- or jail-based treatment
courts also continue to monitor participants and develops a reentry treatment plan based
who are placed both in custodial and noncus- on input from team members. This has had a
todial settings. For instance, two drug court positive effect on reducing recidivism
and jail treatment partnerships (Los Angeles (Statistical Analysis Center 1998).
County and San Bernardino County, Several other drug court and jail treatment
California, and Uinta County, Wyoming), partnerships offer unique elements. In Los
place offenders in the jail treatment program Angeles County drug courts, participants who
as the first phase of drug court. In the San are transferring from the jail treatment unit
Bernardino drug court, participants are given to community settings can use transition
job assignments within the jail that allow for housing. In San Bernardino County, a com-
attendance in treatment groups and classes. prehensive assessment is provided after 10
In Los Angeles County, a separate housing weeks of treatment in the jail program and is
unit is reserved for drug court treatment and provided to the drug court judge before sta-
receives referrals from several drug courts in tus hearings. This assessment serves as the
the county. One Los Angeles drug court, basis for the court’s decision to order contin-
designed for probation violators (one of 11 ued in-jail treatment, placement in a commu-
drug courts in the county), requires 3 nity residential treatment program, or place-
months’ in-jail treatment prior to completing ment in a community outpatient program. In
subsequent phases of the program. In Uinta

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 New Haven, Connecticut, the drug court • Offers a treatment curriculum shaped in
judge orders jail sentences as a sanction and part by results of satisfaction surveys
requests on an individual basis that drug administered to inmates.
court participants receive priority access to
drug treatment and self-help groups during
the ensuing period of jail incarceration King County Jail System,
(Huddleston 1998). For more information on North Rehabilitation Facility,
drug courts and diversion programs, see Stages of Change Program
chapter 7.
(Seattle, Washington)
• Provides an integrated system of
Examples of Jail “wraparound” treatment services.
Treatment Programs • Partially funded through work contracts.
Several innovative components and unique fea- • County’s Department of Public Health man-
tures of metropolitan jail substance abuse ages the jail.
treatment programs are described in this • Offers screening and triage for inmates
section. placed in the jail for more than 1 week.
• Provides individual sessions with counselors.
Multnomah County Sheriff’s • Offers acupuncture services.
Office In-Jail Intervention • Assigns all inmates to jobs that have the
potential of developing employment skills.
Program (Portland, Oregon)
• Offers a specialized co-occurring mental dis-
orders emphasis and features domestic vio- Philadelphia Prison System
lence services and a relapse prevention track. OPTIONS Program
• Provides acupuncture treatment to assist (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
inmates in dealing with cravings and with-
• Provides gender-specific programming for
drawal symptoms during the initial stage of
women.
treatment.
• Provides relapse prevention services, com-
• Offers an intensive short-term treatment
bined with modules on the “psychology of
program (22 days, 50 hours per week, 1:7
achievement” and entrepreneurship training,
staffing ratio) with significant emphasis on
using motivational and action-oriented strate-
aftercare linkage.
gies of Fortune 500 companies.
• Provides transition and linkage services,
• Integrates family therapy sessions in which
which includes driving inmates to communi-
families come into the jail.
ty treatment providers (often residential
services), as needed, and picking up medi- • Program staff make home visits.
cations and refilling prescriptions prior to • Program staff use videotaped material from
the aftercare placement. jail and home-base settings for inmates and
• Coordinates with community treatment their families.
providers to share information about after- • Provides aftercare followup services.
care treatment plans and other records.
• Plans aftercare programs that include case
management and client needs assessment.

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 Wayne County Jail Target Research Related to
Cities Jail-Based Substance Jail Treatment
Abuse Treatment Program A survey of metropolitan jail treatment pro-
(Detroit, Michigan) grams indicates that many jails have several
• Diverts nonviolent prison inmates to complete treatment phases and endorse more than one
short-term jail treatment services, followed therapeutic orientation (Peters and May
by involvement in community treatment. 1992). More than half of the jail programs
surveyed included 12-Step groups, cogni-
• Reduces the need for prison space through
tive–behavioral groups, and relapse preven-
cost-effective diversion approach.
tion programs. Many jail treatment programs
• Addresses parenting skills and parental have developed specialized tracks for such
financial responsibility for family members. groups as juveniles charged as adults, those
• Uses feedback from an external evaluator to with co-occurring disorders, groups for peo-
intensify services during the first 3–4 weeks ple arrested for driving under the influence,
of program involvement, the period in which and blended groups for domestic violence and
many participants historically drop out. substance abuse (Peters and Mathews 2002).
• Offers an “Alumni Success” group for pro-
gram participants.
Outcomes of Jail Treatment
Jail treatment programs often are dependent
Walden House and the San on local resources or knowledge, rather than
Francisco Sheriff’s Office on consistent best practice models for this set-
SISTER Project (San Francisco, ting. While outcome studies are few and limit-
California) ed in scope, the therapeutic community model
shows promise even for short-term stays. In
• Prepares incarcerated women for life after particular, the Amity/Pima County Substance
their release to prevent relapse. Abuse Treatment Jail Project, funded by the
• Encourages women to make productive use of U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance in the late
their time in this 30- to 45-day program. 1980s, demonstrated the efficacy of drug
• Offers a 6-week academic course that pro- treatment in a correctional setting (Pima
vides women with information about college County Sheriff’s Department 1988).
admission and financial aid. Moreover, a number of studies demonstrate
reduced rearrest and reconviction rates,
• Provides five-stage testing for GED (high longer time to rearrest, and fewer arrests
school equivalency) weekly, and holds cap during follow-up for those participating in in-
and gown ceremony for graduates. jail drug treatment (Peters and Matthews
• Introduces women to a variety of potential 2002).
job options and helps them to prepare their
resumes in a computer class.
• Counsels women on how to keep a job after
Effects of Treatment Duration
securing it. Studies investigating the effects of duration of
• Prepares women for treatment and places jail substance abuse treatment indicate that
them in community-based programs after recidivism rates are related to the length of
their release (Chadwick 2001). treatment, up to an optimal duration of
91–150 days (Swartz et al. 1996). Successful
treatment outcomes have been reported for
jail programs of 1.5–5 months duration.
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 following release from jail has also been However, effects of the program on recidivism
found to reduce criminal recidivism (San rates were modest in the year after release.
Francisco County Sheriff’s Office Department Inmates participated in the treatment on a
1996; Swartz et al. 1996). Offenders released voluntary basis in the programs they studied,
from jail are more likely to participate in which consisted of counseling and self-help
aftercare treatment if they have previously groups and aftercare opportunities in the
been involved in a jail treatment program community were extremely limited.
(Taxman and Spinner 1997). Additional training for correctional staff
could have increased their support for
aftercare.
Predictors of Treatment
Outcomes
A number of studies have examined predic-
Recommendations for
tors of jail treatment outcomes—what ele- Treatment Providers
ments help people finish treatment (“com-
The consensus panel believes that to maximize
pleters”) and what elements militate against
the benefits of substance abuse services, treat-
completion (“noncompleters”). The most
ment staff working with clients in jails should
important predictor in one study examining
consider the following recommendations:
rearrest during a 1-year follow-up period was
the number of lifetime arrests, although other • Recognize that many people in the communi-
psychological indicators and living arrange- ty frequently move back and forth from com-
ments were also found to be predictors munity to jail and that triage and referral to
(Peters et al. 1993). A similar study (Peters et services can be critical.
al. 1999) found that cocaine users were less • For individuals in community treatment
likely to complete a treatment program than agencies, make staff available to provide ser-
alcohol or marijuana users. Other factors vices in jails and share expertise through
predicting noncompletion were lack of a high training and consultation with jail treatment
school diploma, living outside a parent’s staff.
home, lack of full-time employment, and hav- • Provide ongoing consultation to jail adminis-
ing been arrested for charges other than drug trators and other jail staff about substance
possession. It is likely that similar factors abuse issues, and work to establish a continu-
may influence retention in jail treatment pro- um of services in the jail and community for
grams, although more research is needed in people with substance abuse problems.
this area.
• Develop treatment approaches that are tar-
geted to recognized special populations, such
Importance of Aftercare as those described in this chapter.
Unfortunately, a majority of released • Assist in conducting periodic quality assess-
detainees are not linked to aftercare services ment reviews.
or treatment and the majority of jails do not • Employ evidence-based practices such as
use diversion resources such as drug courts. motivational enhancement techniques, cogni-
Treatment mandated by drug courts is associ- tive–behavioral interventions, relapse pre-
ated with decreased recidivism, increased vention, contingency management, and ther-
treatment retention, and better aftercare apeutic communities.
linkages (Leukefeld and Tims 1988). Tunis
and colleagues (1997) found that drug treat-
ment programs in jails provide a “behavioral
management tool” that results in fewer behav-
ioral problems, especially physical violence.

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 9 Treatment Issues
Specific to Prisons

Overview
In This The unique characteristics of prisons have important implications for
Chapter… treating clients in this setting. Though by no means exhaustive, this
chapter highlights the most salient issues affecting the delivery of
Description of the effective treatment to a variety of populations within the prison sys-
Population tem. It describes the prison population as of 2003, reviews the treat-
ment services available and key issues affecting treatment in this set-
Treatment Services in
ting, and considers the question, “what treatment services can reason-
Prisons
ably be provided in the prison setting?” The prison therapeutic com-
Key Issues Affecting munity (TC) model is explored in depth and examples of in-prison
Treatment in Prison TCs are described. The chapter also looks at the treatment options
Settings available for certain specific populations and at systems issues that
affect all clients in prison settings. The chapter concludes with some
What Treatment Services general recommendations for substance abuse treatment in prisons.
Can Reasonably Be
Provided in the Prison
Setting? Description of the Population
In-Prison Therapeutic Prisons differ from jails in that inmates generally are serving longer
Communities periods of time (1 year or longer) and the offenders have often com-
mitted serious or repeated crimes. Prisons and jails both vary in size,
Specific Populations in but prisons are unique in that they are separated by function and
Prisons inmate classification. Types of prisons include
Systems Issues • Intake facilities (processing centers for inmates receiving orientation,
medical examinations, and psychological assessment)
Recommendations and
Further Research • Community facilities (halfway houses, work farms, prerelease centers,
transitional living facilities, low-security programs for nonviolent
inmates)
• Minimum security prisons (dormitory style housing for inmates classi-
fied as the lowest risk levels serving relatively short sentences for non-
violent crimes)
• Medium security prisons (higher security risks such as those with a his-
tory of violence)

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 • Maximum security prisons (most restrictive Race and Ethnicity
prisons for violent inmates and those posing
the highest security risks) Although the total number of sentenced
inmates increased greatly over the past
• Multi-use prisons (inmates of different securi- decade, only a slight variance existed in the
ty classifications generally used in States with racial and ethnic composition of the inmate
smaller prison populations) population. At yearend 2003, African-
• Specialty prisons (for inmates with special American males (586,300) outnumbered
needs, such as people with mental illness, Caucasian males (454,300) and
physical disabilities, or HIV/AIDS) Hispanic/Latino males (251,900) among
(National Center on Addiction and inmates with sentences of more than 1 year.
Substance Abuse [CASA] 1998). African-American inmates represented an
estimated 44 percent of all inmates with sen-
At the end of 2003, State and Federal prisons tences of more than 1 year, while Caucasian
in the United States housed a total of inmates accounted for 35 percent and
1,470,045 inmates. This meant that there Hispanic/Latino inmates, 19 percent. More
were approximately 482 sentenced inmates than 9 percent of all African-American men
for every 100,000 United States residents. between the ages of 25 and 29 were in prison
About 1 in every 109 men and 1 out of every in 2003 (Harrison and Beck 2004).
1,613 women were incarcerated by State or
Federal authorities. The Nation’s prison pop-
ulation grew 2.1 percent in 2003 (Harrison Substance Abuse
and Beck 2004). The lifetime incidence of substance abuse or
The percentage of prison inmates incarcerat- dependence disorders in the prison popula-
ed for parole violations has decreased in tion is roughly 75 percent (Peters et al. 1998).
recent years. Between 1990 and 1998, the In 2001, 20 percent of State prison inmates
number of people in prison for parole viola- were incarcerated for drug-related offenses
tions increased by 54 percent, but since 1998 (Harrison and Beck 2003).
the number of parole violators has increased In a 1997 Bureau of Justice Statistics survey,
less than 1 percent (Harrison and Karberg approximately half of all State and Federal
2004). inmates reported that they had used drugs in
the month before their offense, and over
Gender three-quarters indicated that they had used
drugs during their lifetime (Mumola 1999).
Since 1995, the rate of incarceration of Almost one in three prisoners said they had
women in prisons has increased at a higher committed their current offense while under
rate (5 percent on average) than that of men the influence of drugs, and about one in six
(3.3 percent). In 2003, the number of women had committed their offense to get money for
in State or Federal prisons increased by 3.6 drugs. In addition, a quarter of State and a
percent, while the number of men in those sixth of Federal prisoners had experienced
institutions increased by 2 percent. Women problems consistent with a history of alcohol
accounted for 6.9 percent of all inmates in abuse or dependence. Drug offenders
State and Federal prisons as of yearend 2003, accounted for more than half the total
an increase from 5.7 percent of all inmates in increase in parole violators returned to State
1990 (Harrison and Beck 2004). prisons (Beck 2000b).

Offenders who use drugs are more likely to

commit violent crimes. In a report by CASA
(1998), almost half (43 percent) of those iden-

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 tified as “regular drug users” in State correc- Communicable Diseases
tional systems were incarcerated for a violent
offense, including murder, manslaughter, Many offenders in State and Federal prisons
rape, robbery, kidnapping, and aggravated have poor general health. Their access to and
assault. use of healthcare services may have been lim-
ited, and behaviors such as intravenous drug
injection and unsafe sex may have exposed
Mental Illness them to communicable diseases. Prisoners
have disproportionate rates of HIV, hepatitis
At midyear 1998, 16 percent of State prison-
C (HVC), sexually transmitted diseases, and
ers and 7 percent of Federal inmates reported
tuberculosis (TB) (Hammett 1998; HIV and
having a mental condition (Ditton 1999). As
Hepatitis Education Prison Project 2002;
of 2000, 13 percent of State prison inmates
Maruschak 2004).
(approximately 79 percent of those with men-
tal disorders) were receiving some type of reg-
ular counseling or therapy from a trained HIV and AIDS
professional. Approximately 10 percent of all
inmates in State prisons were receiving psy- The number of all
chotropic medication (Beck and Maruschak State and Federal
prison inmates with
2001). The lifetime
HIV infection is esti-
According to 1998 data, State prison inmates mated to be nearly
six times higher than incidence of
who reported having a mental condition were
more likely than other inmates to be incarcer- that of the general
ated for a violent offense (53 percent com- population substance abuse
pared to 46 percent). They were also more (Hammett 1998). In
likely than other inmates to be under the recent years, the or dependence
influence of alcohol or illicit substances at the rate of infection has
time of the current offense (59 percent versus decreased somewhat disorders in the
51 percent), and more than twice as likely as for the general
other inmates to have been homeless within prison population. prison population
the previous 12 months (20 percent compared The number of pris-
to 9 percent) (Ditton 1999). Approximately 78 oners known to be is roughly
percent of females and 33 percent of males in infected with HIV
State prisons who have a mental illness was down from 2.2
percent in 1998 to
75 percent.
reported they had been physically or sexually
abused at some point in their lives (Ditton 1.9 percent at
1999). yearend 2002. The
number of State and Federal prison inmates
Many offenders in State or Federal prisons known to have AIDS also decreased from
who had a mental illness reported negative 5,754 reported cases in 2001 to 5,643 in 2002
life experiences related to drinking, including (Maruschak 2004). As in the general popula-
losing a job, getting arrested, and getting into tion, HIV infection rates were higher for
a fight. Inmates with a mental illness were racial minorities. In 1997, of all State prison
also more likely than others to be under the inmates, 2.8 percent of African-American
influence of alcohol or drugs while committing inmates and 2.5 percent of Hispanic/Latino
their offense; 60 percent of State prisoners inmates, compared to 1.4 percent of
who had a mental illness compared to 51 per- Caucasian inmates, reported to survey inter-
cent of other inmates were under the influ- viewers that they were HIV positive
ence when they committed their offense (Maruschak 1999b).
(Ditton 1999).

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 Hepatitis C respondents said that treatment would be of
use to them.
Many inmates also have HVC. According to
the HIV and Hepatitis Education Prison Despite this need, in 1997 only 1 in 8 State
Project (2002), the rate of HCV infection is prisoners and 1 in 10 Federal prisoners
10 times higher than that of HIV—an estimat- reported that they have participated in drug
ed 17 percent of inmates, nearly 10 times treatment programs since entering prison
higher than the estimates for the general pop- (Mumola 1999). In 1996, a CASA survey of
ulation. Like HIV infection, rates are higher prison facilities indicated that three quarters
among incarcerated women. Nationally, HVC of State inmates needed substance abuse
is about a third higher in incarcerated women treatment, though less than a quarter of State
than incarcerated men. inmates received it (CASA 1998). As Figure 9-
1 indicates, the most common reasons listed
for the limited availability of treatment were
Tuberculosis budgetary constraints (71 percent) and space
Rates of TB are also higher among State and limitations (51 percent).
Federal inmates than in the general popula-
tion. Wilcock and colleagues (1996) note that Various organizations and agencies have
many men who eventually enter prison are at developed, or are in the process of develop-
risk even before they are incarcerated. ing, guidelines for substance abuse treatment
Poverty, poor living conditions, substance in correctional facilities, including the
abuse, and HIV/AIDS put them at increased American Correctional Association (ACA) in
risk. Once in prison, these offenders are at conjunction with Therapeutic Communities of
risk for contracting TB, as prisons present America, the National Institute of Corrections
optimal conditions for the spread of TB. (NIC), and the Center for Substance Abuse
According to 2003 data, nationwide 3.2 per- Treatment (CSAT). Figure 9-2 (see p. 192)
cent of residents of correctional facilities had summarizes some of these guidelines.
TB (Centers for Disease Control and
Although the extent to which State prison sys-
Prevention 2004b). A 1994 study of 25 State
tems have adopted these professional guide-
and Federal inmates by Wilcock and col-
lines is unclear, they provide a standard
leagues (1996) reported that 5,609 inmates
against which treatment programs can be
who did not test positive for TB when enter-
measured (Peters and Steinberg 2000).
ing prisons did so 2 years later.

Treatment Services in Key Issues Affecting

Prisons Treatment in Prison
The need for prison-based substance abuse Settings
treatment is profound. Lo and Stephens Incarcerated prisoners are marked by consid-
(2000) examined treatment needs of Ohio erable diversity, yet they share a common
offenders entering the State prison system. experience of incarceration. Prisons can be
More than half were dependent on at least violent, harsh, psychologically damaging envi-
one substance, and 10 percent were depen- ronments; incarcerated people live in an envi-
dent on at least two. Treatment for cocaine ronment that is both depersonalizing and
and marijuana dependence was most urgently dehumanizing. Moreover, the social stigma
needed. Young minority males were most like- associated with incarceration, combined with
ly to be dependent on marijuana; females the depersonalizing effects of imprisonment,
were more likely to be dependent on cocaine may result in a sense of hopelessness and
and opioids than males. Nearly 60 percent of powerlessness, as well as deeply internalized

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 Figure 9-1
Reasons for Limitations to Providing Treatment to Prison Inmates
Reason Percentage

Budgetary constraints 71

Space limitations 51

Limited number of counselors 39

Lack of volunteer participants 18

Frequent movement of inmates 12

General correction problems 8

Problems with aftercare provision 4

Legislative barriers 2

Source: CASA 1998.

shame and guilt. Thus, in addition to treating tating, with a series of accompanying medical,
substance abuse and other mental disorders, psychological, and social costs (Dumond
the consensus panel recommends that in- 2000).
prison treatment also address the trauma of
the incarceration itself as well as a prison cul- Even for inmates who do not suffer abuse or
ture that conflicts with treatment goals. exploitation while in prison, the trauma of
incarceration alone may worsen existing post-
traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or create
Trauma and Hopelessness PTSD-like symptoms. Markers of PTSD
Inmates’ responses to prison environments include
vary, but virtually all will experience some • Irritability
degree of trauma and hopelessness. Derosia • Hypervigilance
(1998) conducted a review of the literature and
• Sleep difficulties
determined that the inmates who were most
likely to have difficulty coping in prison • Restricted range of affect
• Have unstable family, living, work, and/or • Feelings of detachment
education histories • Flashbacks and/or nightmares of traumatic
• Are single, young, and male incidents (American Psychiatric Association
2000)
• Exhibit histories of chronic substance abuse
or psychological problems Counselors should be able to recognize these
symptoms and encourage clients to talk about
When accompanied by violence and exploita-
their feelings related to the incarceration.
tion from other inmates or custodial staff, the
Counselors should be especially aware of
sense of trauma and hopelessness can be mag-
signs of suicidal ideation. For more informa-
nified. Sexual assaults are particularly devas-
tion on PTSD see the forthcoming TIP

Treatment Issues Specific to Prisons 191

 Figure 9-2
Guidelines for Substance Abuse Treatment in Correctional Facilities
ACA NIC CSAT

Screening and • Diagnosis of chemical • Screening and assess- • Standardized screening and
assessment dependency by a physician ment assessment
and determination of
whether that individual
requires pharmacologically
supported care
Treatment plans • Individualized treatment • Development of com- • Individualized treatment
plans prehensive treatment plans
services
• Continuity of services
across the corrections
system
Other • Referrals to community • Staff recruitment • Matching to different levels
resources upon release • Staff training or types of treatment ser-
(ACA 1990) vices
• Sanctions
• Case management services
• Program accountabil-
ity and evaluation • Use of cognitive–behavioral,
(NIC 1991) social learning, and self-
help approaches
• Inclusion of relapse preven-
tion training
• Use of self-help groups
• Use of therapeutic commu-
nities
• Provision for isolated treat-
ment units
• In-prison drug testing
• Continuity of services
• Program evaluation
• Cross-training of staff

Sources: ACA 1990; CSAT 1993; NIC 1991.

Substance Abuse and Trauma (CSAT in Inmate Identity and Culture

development f), and TIP 42, Substance Abuse
Treatment for Persons With Co-Occurring It is difficult to describe one type of “crimi-
Disorders (CSAT 2005c). nal” identity that is shared by all offenders. A
more common problem is, perhaps, the lack
of identity and accompanying hopelessness
that many offenders face. Some offenders feel
relatively little anxiety regarding their incar-

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 ceration, and many believe that being in Men in prisons
prison and participating in prison culture are
the norm. Others feel they are the victims of The consensus panel suggests that, where pos-
society, and still others take pride in belong- sible, programs provide specific groups and
ing to an alternative culture (e.g., the drug educational curricula that emphasize the gen-
culture, a gang) and being outside the majori- der-specific aspects of treatment. For exam-
ty culture. ple, issues related to relationships and to
fatherhood should be explored. Fathers may
Unlike jail detainees, who are likely to be be encouraged to participate in parenting
incarcerated for short terms, prisoners often education, with an emphasis on responsibili-
learn to identify as inmates as a matter of ties and the impact of neglect, anger, and
survival. In part, this is a result of institu- abuse on children.
tional pressures on them, and partly it is the
result of interactions with other inmates who Employing both male and female counselors is
have accepted the role or persona of a prison- helpful in an all-male program, as male
er. In prisons, as opposed to jails, there are inmates may be less guarded and confronta-
many more people who are accustomed to the tional with female staff. Treatment staff also
setting and who take the attitude that it is “no should focus on gender dynamics that affect
big deal.” The assumption of an identity as an many male participants’ willingness to assess
inmate is an issue of survival for most offend- honestly their own conduct, typically includ-
ers. The hardened demeanor and “macho” ing behaviors such as avoiding responsibility,
attitude adopted as part of the inmate culture excessively blaming others, and repressing
can discourage offenders from participating feelings.
in treatment. Treatment is often perceived as For many incarcerated men, learning to
a sign of “weakness” within the inmate cul- express anger in healthy and constructive
ture, and inmates who enroll in treatment are ways is vital. Many male offenders have been
often characterized by other prisoners as too perpetrators of domestic and/or sexual vio-
weak to “handle their drugs” in the communi- lence and/or have gotten into trouble because
ty. of fighting or assaults. Violence prevention
groups may help participants explore
Gender-Specific Issues thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are
often the underpinnings of violent behavior
Gender in particular is a defining category and sexual aggression—issues such as a lack
for treatment and recovery in prison settings. of empathy, narcissism, anger management
Populations are segregated by gender so that problems, an overblown sense of entitlement,
in addition to the difference in psychosocial and the lack of effective thinking skills and
issues facing male and female inmates, the sense of self-efficacy.
character and experience of men’s and
women’s prisons are widely divergent. Research shows that sexual offenders may be
Programs must be attuned to the differences at greater risk for violent assaults by other
inherent in treating men and women within a offenders (Brady 1993). By taking a “scatter-
prison setting. For more information on gen- shot” approach that treats all participants as
der-specific issues, see chapter 6 of this TIP if they have a history of violence or sexual
and the forthcoming TIPs Substance Abuse offenses, rather than singling out specific
Treatment: Addressing the Specific Needs of individuals, treatment providers can address
Women (CSAT in development g) and latent and manifest coercive behavior focus-
Substance Abuse Treatment and Men’s Issues ing attention on specific individuals.
(CSAT in development e).

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 Women in prisons the opportunity to abstain from substances
and learn new behaviors before release.
Incarcerated women typically have a constel-
lation of high-risk environmental, medical,
and mental health issues as well as behaviors Treatment Intensity
associated with continued or renewed sub-
Treatment in a prison setting can vary greatly
stance abuse (CSAT 1999b). In the prison
in the setting and intensity of the program.
environment, these factors can operate as
On the most intense end of the spectrum, the
influences to relapse. They include antisocial
TC is a treatment model that attempts to cre-
behavior, emotional problems, the trauma of
ate a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week treatment envi-
imprisonment, and the separation of the
ronment that integrates community, work,
inmate from her family and loved ones, espe-
counseling, and education activities. Ideally,
cially children. Problematic behaviors and
the program activities take place apart from
the attitudes that influence them have been
the general prison population. Complete iso-
developed over many years and often have
lation from the general population is some-
their roots in childhood trauma. Often, the
what unusual, however.
trauma and related negative influences of
imprisonment counteract the value of services Less intensive treatment programs may sim-
provided by the in-prison treatment provider. ply deliver counseling, education, and other
Imprisonment also disrupts family life and treatment services in a manner similar to out-
social relationships, thereby interfering with patient programs. Inmates live in the general
female inmates’ roles as wife/partner, mother, population and have assignments or appoint-
sister, aunt, and daughter. Women inmates’ ments for services. Examples include weekly
identities in most cases are tied to one or or twice-weekly individual therapy, weekly
more of these roles. For some women, inter- group therapy, or a combination of the two in
ference with these roles produces stress association with self-help activities.
because of the loss of affection and security
normally provided by their families, which Regardless of whether treatment occurs in a
can also trigger substance abuse. TC or as isolated outpatient sessions, intensi-
ty generally decreases over time as the indi-
vidual meets treatment goals and moves
What Treatment through the stages of recovery.
Services Can
Reasonably Be Treatment Components
In-prison treatment incorporates several dif-
Provided in the Prison ferent models, approaches, and philosophies
Setting? for the treatment of substance use disorders,
as described in the following section.
Because the prison population tends to be
incarcerated for longer periods than jail
inmates, treatment possibilities in a prison Counseling
setting are more extensive, depending on
In its prison study, CASA found that 65 per-
funding and other factors. Counselors and
cent of prisons provide substance abuse coun-
prison administrators may establish programs
seling. Of those, 98 percent offered group
that are long term and comprehensive.
counseling and 84 percent offered individual
Substance abuse issues may be addressed
counseling. Nearly one-quarter (24 percent)
along with behavioral, emotional, and psy-
of State inmates and 16 percent of Federal
chological problems. Ideally, prisoners have
inmates participated in group counseling
while incarcerated (CASA 1998).

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 Group counseling Treatment (Wanberg and Milkman 1998), and
As the most common treatment method, others described in chapter 5 of this TIP.
group counseling seeks to address the under- In REBT, the client’s thinking patterns are
lying psychological and behavioral problems also the focus of attention. Individuals who
that contribute to substance abuse by pro- abuse substances tend to think automatically,
moting self-awareness and behavioral change in rigid terms, and with overgeneralizations.
through interactions with peers (CASA 1998). Rationalizations are also commonly used by
Although the intensity and duration of group offenders to justify maladaptive behaviors,
therapy can vary, trained professionals typi- including substance abuse and a range of
cally lead groups of 8 to 10 inmates several other criminal behaviors. Clients are taught
times a week with the expectation that partici- to be aware of their thinking patterns and to
pants will commit to and engage in meaningful challenge their assumptions. Once these
change in an emotionally safe environment. errors in a client’s thinking are pointed out,
Group sessions typically range from 1 to 2 they can be changed. Correcting the client’s
hours in length. thoughts can lead to exploration of alterna-
tive behaviors and attitudes that do not
Cognitive–behavioral groups
involve substances.
Substance abuse treatment programs in cor-
rectional settings should be organized accord- Specialty groups
ing to empirically supported approaches (i.e., Specialized treatment groups are often orga-
those based on social learning, cognitive– nized around a shared life experience (e.g.,
behavioral models, skills training, and family children of alcoholics, incest survivors, peo-
systems) (Cullen and Gendreau 1989). ple with AIDS) or common problem (anger
Programs based on nondirective approaches management, parenting, stress reduction, or
or medical models or those focusing on pun- prerelease planning). Specialty groups offer a
ishment or deterrence have not been shown to chance to work on specific issues that may be
be effective (Peters and Steinberg 2000). impeding other treatment initiatives or
Cognitive programs include such strategies as require special attention not readily available
“problem solving, negotiation, skills training, in the regular program. Two types of special-
interpersonal skills training, rational–emotive ty groups are briefly described below.
therapy (REBT), role-playing and modeling,
or cognitively mediated behavior modifica- • Anger management groups. Anger manage-
tion” (Izzo and Ross 1990, p. 139). ment groups are widely used in drug treat-
ment programs. They are especially helpful
Cognitive/behavioral/social learning models for inmates who are either passive and
emphasize interventions that assist the nonassertive or express anger in an explo-
offender in changing criminal beliefs and val- sive fashion. By careful analysis of emotion-
ues. Such interventions concentrate on the al reactions to painful and threatening
effects of thoughts and emotions on behav- experiences, treatment staff help the inmate
iors, and include strategies (e.g., behavioral learn to manage anger in a more socially
contracting) that promote prosocial behavior acceptable manner. For example, inmates
and accountability through a system of incen- may feel incapable of expressing negative
tives and sanctions. Examples of cognitive– feelings verbally. Instead of responding
behavioral group interventions include the appropriately to a provocation, they allow
National Institute of Corrections’ Thinking feelings to build up, which leads to a
for a Change curricula (online at delayed explosive reaction. Learning to
www.nicic.org/pubs/2001/016672.htm), the express angry feelings verbally and in an
Criminal Conduct and Substance Abuse appropriate manner helps inmates feel

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 more competent about interpersonal rela- Individual counseling
tionships. Individual counseling is an important part of
• Parenting groups. Very successful groups substance abuse treatment. Counselors may
have been organized around parenting operate from many different philosophical
issues. Although the perspective may differ and theoretical orientations and employ a
for females and males, bonds to children variety of therapeutic approaches in individu-
can help motivate the recovery process for al therapy. The common feature of such ses-
both genders and can contribute to a suc- sions is that inmates in a private consultation
cessful re-entry into the community. are free to explore more sensitive issues,
Practitioners have found that both men and which they might not be ready to discuss in a
women need to focus on developing parent- group. Individual sessions also provide a
ing skills and overcoming patterns of place where a counselor can coach inmates on
neglect, abandonment, and abuse. As a relapse prevention techniques such as how to
result of parenting work, some program recognize specific high-risk situations, per-
participants have tried to find their chil- sonal cues, and other warning signs of
dren and establish relationships with them relapse.
upon release to the community. The process
of becoming a responsible parent can be a Like group counseling, individual therapy
critical component in the recovery process. strives to help offenders develop and main-
tain an enhanced self-image and accept per-
Family counseling sonal responsibility (CASA 1998). It can act
Family therapy is a systems approach that as an important adjunct to group therapy.
often focuses on large family networks. Additionally, skilled psychologists and social
Family and friends can play critical roles in workers who offer individual therapy to
motivating individuals with drug problems to offenders play a role in the development and
enter and stay in treatment. When possible, review of a client’s treatment plan.
involvement of a family member in an indi-
vidual’s treatment program can help prepare Self-help groups
the individual for parole. Often caution needs Self-help groups, found in a majority of State
to be exercised when involving families of and Federal prisons, are frequently a crucial
offenders because of high degrees of antisocial component of recovery and can provide a
behavior and psychological disturbance. For great deal of support to recovering offenders.
more information on using family therapy in Self-help groups provide peer support and
substance abuse treatment see TIP 39, may serve as therapeutic bridges from incar-
Substance Abuse Treatment and Family ceration to the community.
Therapy (CSAT 2004).
Self-help programs were founded by individu-
als who found conventional help inadequate

The Benefits of Self-Help Groups

• Support for substance abuse treatment and recovery
•Peer support
•Healthy peer interaction
•Therapeutic bridges between the criminal justice system and the community
•Crisis prevention and management
•Personal growth

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 or unavailable. These individuals shared offender’s beliefs, needs, and interests. Other
common problems and a personal commit- groups include Survivors of Incest
ment to do something about their condition. Anonymous, Secular Organizations for
Self-help programs are not considered “ser- Sobriety (SOS), religious groups, women’s
vices,” which require client dependence on groups, and veteran support groups. One sur-
providers. Instead, they are programs based vey found that 74 percent of prison facilities
on a philosophy of self-responsibility. The offered self-help programs of various types.
philosophy involves a powerful belief system Of those, AA had the strongest representation
that requires individuals to commit to their (in 95 percent of those facilities), followed by
own healing. For many, this approach has NA (in 85 percent). Less than one third
proven inspiring and successful. offered other types of self-help programs.
Because of the lack of empirical evidence
A major focus of the self-help approach is about the effectiveness of self-help programs
altering the fundamental beliefs and overall in reducing recidivism and relapse, the con-
lifestyles of participants. By taking responsi- sensus panel believes that these groups are
bility for their own problems, individuals can best viewed as support activities that can
gain control over their situation and develop enhance more structured and intense treat-
a new sense of self-respect and competence. ment interventions (CASA 1998).
Recovering role models provide support and
guidance. The entire approach can result in At times compulsory self-help group atten-
far-reaching changes in personal lifestyles dance is used as a sanction. The panel feels
and social relationships. In general, the self- that the compulsory use of any treatment or
help movement successfully instills the more supportive service as a sanction is ill advised
positive aspects of individualism—self- and can be detrimental to other treatment
reliance and responsibility—while also stress- efforts. Moreover, the constitutionality of
ing the importance of group effort in over- mandatory participation in spiritual-based
coming common problems. groups has been challenged. When compulso-
ry attendance is a part of the treatment, secu-
The concept of empowerment is perhaps the lar alternatives should be made available.
most central to understand the positive effects
of self-help groups. (For other benefits, see
previous page.) Self-help processes are geared Educational and vocational
to invoke and develop a sense of personal training
power among members. Empowerment can be
derived from a “higher power,” from the Educational and vocational training, in addi-
group, or entirely from within the individual, tion to attention to psychosocial and behav-
where the idea of “bottom line” responsibility ioral needs, is a critical dimension that helps
for the conditions of one’s life teaches mem- offenders become responsible family mem-
bers that they have the power to alter their bers, employees, and community members.
lives and living conditions. Self-help groups The acquisition of skills such as basic litera-
also encourage members to use their personal cy, GED certification, and life skills can
strength to enable others to feel less helpless. improve employment opportunities and
This, in turn, enhances the power of the improve self-esteem. Such enhancements also
helper. Since self-help programs are peer cen-
can help keep inmates from returning to sub-
tered, they encourage mutual support and
stance-using subcultures and ways of life.
offer many opportunities for leadership.
These services are generally provided by the
The best known self-help groups are prison and must be closely coordinated and
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics monitored by the treatment staff as part of
Anonymous (NA). However, other self-help case management function.
groups may be appropriate, depending on the

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 Therapeutic Techniques particularly effective with perpetrators of vio-
lence, as these individuals often remove them-
Specific therapeutic techniques can be especial- selves emotionally from their victims. Using
ly helpful in treating the prison population. As role play, inmates often take turns acting as
discussed below, role-playing and video feed- both victims and perpetrators. Destructive
back can help offenders improve awareness of behavior patterns, frequently rooted in child-
how others experience and perceive their hood, can be evoked and re-experienced.
behavior. Other models that have received This process helps the individual understand
increased attention include motivational inter- old patterns to avoid repeating them. Roles
viewing, faith-based initiatives, token economy can also be reversed so that perpetrators
models, and the resurgence of a more tradition- experience the emotions and thoughts of their
al medical–pharmacological model that victims. Habitual offenders typically feel
includes the development of medications to remorse not for the crime committed but for
remove the organic effects of cocaine (i.e., being caught. Experience of appropriate guilt
craving-based treatment interventions). and desires to make restitution for their
Typically, therapeutic techniques are not used crimes are major goals of role playing
as standalone interventions but rather blended exercises.
into a treatment approach or model that
addresses multiple needs with multiple tech-
niques. Also, evaluation studies usually test the Video feedback
efficacy of program models such as the TC and
Video feedback can be a valuable therapeutic
rarely test the effectiveness of individual treat-
tool in correctional rehabilitation. Video feed-
ment techniques. However, the following inter-
back allows inmates to “see themselves as oth-
ventions have been widely used in correctional
ers see them.” For example, viewing a tape of
treatment and have gained clinical validity
their intake interview helps inmates cut
among many practitioners.
through denial as a result of witnessing their
own body postures, gestures, and facial
Role playing expressions. Video sessions can also help
inmates identify different behavior patterns,
Role playing exercises have been used with attitudes, and self-images. Inmates who have
incarcerated populations since the 1950s, spent their lives on the streets may change
particularly in residential treatment settings. their self-perception by seeing themselves in a
These exercises take advantage of the fact video, perhaps dressed in a suit, speaking
that inmates are experienced at playing roles and behaving differently than before.
negatively and direct that skill toward a posi- Watching tapes of group sessions and of other
tive end. Prior to participation in guided role activities, inmates can begin to view them-
playing, inmates learn the rules and purpose selves differently. This is especially valuable
of this technique. This approach has been for those with poor self-images.
Inmates may have no access to
Advice to the Counselor: visual images of themselves,
Prison Treatment Approaches since full-length mirrors are not
typically available in jail or pris-
• Treatment in prison environments should be organized ons. Lacking important informa-
according to empirically supported approaches, such as tion for forming an accurate self-
social learning, cognitive–behavioral models, skills train- image, an inmate’s problem may
ing, and family systems. be less a matter of poor self-
• Nondirective approaches, some medical models, and image than of no self-image. In
those focusing on punishment or deterrence have not such cases, videotapes can play
been shown to be effective. an important role in treatment.

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 “Blended” approaches Texas, among others, have well-established
TC programs in place.
The “blended model” recognizes that a melding
of different approaches and techniques can Surveys of the membership of Therapeutic
prove effective in prison-based treatment. Communities of America (Melnick and
More subtly, the corrections environment itself DeLeon 1999) and the residential TC pro-
already incorporates a blended approach, sim- grams in the Drug Abuse Treatment Outcome
ply because the nature of prisons requires Survey (De Leon 2000; Melnick and De Leon
adaptation of existing structural and security 1999) show high levels of agreement among
concerns. TCs as to the nature of the essential treat-
ment elements including the treatment
Blended approaches expand in-prison treat- approach, the role of the community as a
ment offerings to include more innovative therapeutic agent, the use of educational and
techniques and treatment modalities. These work activities, the formal elements of TC
require creativity, the imaginative use of treatment, and the TC process. The stan-
available resources, proper identification of dards have undergone field testing conducted
inmate problem severity (i.e., the more severe by the Therapeutic Communities of America
the inmate’s problem, the more intensive the and the Office of National Drug Control
treatment services), support for program- Policy. The more than 120 revised standards
ming, adequate physical plant and design, cover 11 domains, from theoretical basis and
attention to the impact of activities on classifi- administration to staffing, stages of treat-
cation and movement, cost, monitoring, and ment, and aftercare. These are available at
continued professional development of cor- www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/national_
rectional staff. assembly/publications/therap_comm/therap_
One example of a blended approach program comm.pdf.
is the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment
located at the South Idaho Correctional Goals
Institution. It offers a combination of three
treatment strategies, including cognitive– The core beliefs and practices of the TC have
behavioral and 12-Step programming set been described in the literature (Bell 1994;
within a TC (Stohr et al. 2001). A unique fea- De Leon and Rosenthal 1989; De Leon 1997,
ture is its target population: parole violators 2000; Kooyman 1986; Sugarman 1986;
who abuse substances. Using qualitative and Wexler 1995; Wexler and Williams 1986). The
quantitative data collection techniques, an general goals of TCs are (1) decline in or
initial evaluation team determined it to be abstinence from substance use, (2) cessation
sound in content and service delivery. of criminal behavior, (3) employment and/or
school enrollment, and (4) successful social
adjustment. Prison TCs maintain a high level
In-Prison Therapeutic of control over their participants, and treat-
ment goals are always secondary to security.
Communities
Offshoots of the mental health and self-help
approaches, TCs are among the most success- Structure
ful in-prison treatment programs. Because of Although there is some variation in the struc-
the intensity of treatment, TCs are preferable ture of these programs, most are a minimum of
for the placement of offenders who are 6 months in duration and consist of three or
assessed as substance dependent. The Federal four stages:
Bureau of Prisons and State systems in • Orientation to acquaint inmates with the
California, Delaware, New York, Oregon, and rules of the TC and establish routines

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 • Group and individual counseling to work on Components
issues of recovery
The TC’s daily regimen involves the resident in
• Maintaining recovery and relapse prevention a variety of work, educational, therapeutic,
• Reentry planning (Peters and Steinberg 2000) recreational, and community activities. Main
program components are
There is also evidence that prison-based TC
programs may provide their best results for • Community meetings, events, and ceremonies
those whose residency extends from 9 to 12 • Seminars
months (Wexler et al. 1990). Relapse can be • Group encounters
relatively high, however, if there is no conti-
• Group therapy
nuity of care provided after release from cus-
tody. Research has clearly shown that after- • Individual counseling (both from staff and
care in the community is essential to prevent peers)
relapse and recidivism (Knight et al. 1999b; • Tutorial learning sessions
Martin et al. 1999; Wexler et al. 1999a). One • Remedial and formal education classes
study found that offenders who were in treat-
• Client job-work responsibilities
ment for 12 to 15 months while in prison,
combined with 6 months of aftercare, were • Explicit treatment phases that are designed to
more than twice as likely to be drug-free 18 provide incremental degrees of psychological
months after release than offenders who and social learning
received prison-based treatment alone
TCs differ from self-help groups, such as AA,
(Inciardi 1996). Offenders who receive after-
in that they are structured, hierarchical, and
care are also less likely to be rearrested in the
highly intense intervention programs while
18 months after their release than offenders
AA provides peer support only. The TC treat-
who receive only in-prison treatment (71 and
ment experience promotes a sense of cama-
48 percent, respectively).
raderie, safety, and communication as keys to
transformation from degradation to dignity.
One of the most complex treatment models to
implement and operate in a prison, TCs
require significant changes in the norms, val-

Program Elements of a TC
Rod Mullen, founder of the Amity prison TC program, has attempted to define the program elements need-
ed for a TC and suggests that programs that do not meet this standard be identified simply as “residential”
to avoid indiscriminate use of the TC identification:
• Twenty-five to 50 percent of the staff should have a substance abuse history and at least 2 years of contin-
ual sobriety.
• The program must emphasize peer leadership and a structure of peer responsibilities and authority.
• The program must have a defined structure of community ceremonies that occur daily (as well as at other
intervals), which reinforce the beliefs and mission of the community.
• Regular encounter groups are held for all participants and confidentiality of the group is a paramount
community value.
• All staff members participate in community activities.
• The emphasis of the community is on the healthy, positive development of all aspects of its members.

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 ues, and culture of the environment and a essence of the TC philosophy: “Give people a
great deal of commitment and cooperation fish and they have food for a day. Teach them
from prison administration and staff to prop- to fish and they can obtain food for a life-
erly structure and control that environment. time.”

While residents must take responsibility for TCs depend on the staff and participants’
their own recovery process, treatment staff, community-building capabilities. The degree
including ex-offenders, act as role models and and intensity of confrontation with partici-
provide support and guidance. Individual pants tends to correspond to the strength of
counseling, encounter groups, peer pressure, the supportive atmosphere of the program.
role models, and a system of incentives and Confrontation in prison, for example, may be
sanctions form the core of treatment interven- less intense than in a community-based envi-
tions in a TC. Residents of the community ronment, since confrontation can be a threat
must live together, participate in groups, and to prisoner codes of acceptable behavior. The
study together. In the process, inmates learn success of the TC also depends on the collabo-
to control their behavior, become more hon- ration between treatment and corrections
est with themselves and others, and develop staff in classification of inmates who are
self-reliance and responsibility. appropriately assessed and placed in treat-
ment as well as in the delivery of sanctions
TCs are most often implemented in a residen- and removal from the treatment unit.
tial structure isolated from the general popu-
lation to provide enough safety and sense of
belonging to begin the process of change. Successful Prison-Based TC
States of anxiety, secrecy, fear, and alien- Programs
ation—conditions permeating the antisocial
inmate subculture of the general prison popu- The TC is widely recognized as an effective
lation—are antithetical to positive change. In approach that is highly intensive in nature and
fact, separation from the prison subculture scope, deals effectively with issues related to
during treatment has been found to be most implementation and maintenance, and address-
conducive to achieving major changes in atti- es many of the more important treatment
tudes and behavior. However, the safe TC issues. Some examples of successful in-prison
environment, coupled with gains in interper- TC programs are described below along with
sonal skills, helps offenders relate to the gen- references that provide further information.
eral prison population with the inner strength
needed to combat the negative cues of the Stay’n Out in New York
prison environment.
The Stay’n Out program was implemented in
Practitioners note that there can be no July 1977 as a modified hierarchical TC.
“watchers” in a TC, only active participants. Stay’n Out began at a time when many other
TCs demand the participation of the inmates in-prison TC programs were closing. Program
in the emotional, physical, and intellectual capacity was 120 inmates at the time this
work required for the process of change and research was conducted. Residents lived in
personal growth. Work in a TC, as a part of two housing units segregated from the rest of
treatment, involves an increasing set of the prison population. They had contact with
responsibilities designed to build self-confi- prisoners in the general population only when
dence and coping skills. As active participants off the TC unit (e.g., at the cafeteria, infir-
in their own recovery process, inmates learn mary, library). The Stay’n Out staff com-
self-sufficiency and competence. Practitioners prised mostly persons in recovery with TC
often cite an old maxim that captures the experience.

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 The results of a 3-year outcome study of the both KEY and CREST were significantly
Stay’n Out prison TC indicate that this pro- lower than for program dropouts and a non-
gram is effective in reducing recidivism rates treatment comparison group (Martin et al.
(Wexler et al. 1988, 1990). As summarized in 1995; Nielsen et al. 1996). A followup study at
Figure 9-3, program completion also 18 months showed that among those who com-
decreased the likelihood of rearrest. pleted both the prison-based and the work-
release aftercare programs, fewer used drugs
Research also found a strong relationship and were rearrested compared with an
between time spent in the program and treat- untreated comparison group (Inciardi et al.
ment outcomes. For male inmates who partic- 1997). Outcomes at 3 years were similar,
ipated in Stay’n Out, the percentage of those although somewhat attenuated (Martin et al.
who had no parole infractions during commu- 1999). A recent study by the Delaware
nity supervision rose from 50 percent for Sentencing Accountability Commission has
those who remained less than 3 months, to confirmed the positive results (SENTAC
almost 80 percent for parolees who were in 2002).
the program between 9 and 12 months while
in prison. Similar findings were obtained for
the females, although the percentages of those Amity prison TC
discharged positively from parole were higher Originally established as a demonstration
than for their male counterparts (79 percent project funded by the California Department
for females in treatment less than 3 months, of Corrections in 1989, the Amity TC is locat-
92 percent for the 9 to 12 month group) ed at R.J. Donovan Correctional Facility in
(Wexler et al. 1988, 1990). San Diego, a medium security prison. (See
Graham and Wexler 1997 and Winnett et al.
Delaware KEY-CREST 1992 for detailed program descriptions.) The
prison houses approximately 4,000 men in
programs five self-contained living areas. All aspects of
The KEY-CREST programs, evaluated by the daily living (e.g., housing, education, work,
Center for Drug and Alcohol Studies at the etc.) are accommodated within the confines of
University of Delaware, represent a treatment the prison. One 200-man housing unit is des-
continuum that mirrors the offenders’ cus- ignated for Amity project occupancy. The
tody status (Inciardi et al. 1997). Prisoners men residing in the unit participate in daily
with a history of drug-related problems are programming conducted in two trailers locat-
identified and referred to the KEY TC pro- ed near the housing unit.
gram. Following prison release, parolees then
go to the CREST program, a TC-based work- The program uses a three-phase treatment
release program. Six-month postrelease process (DeLeon 1995; DeLeon and Rosenthal
relapse and recidivism rates for graduates of 1989; Wexler and Williams 1986). The initial

Figure 9-3
Stay’n Out Program Outcomes
Male Graduates Males with No Femate Graduates Females with No
Treatment Treatment
Rearrest
27 percent 41 percent 18 percent 24 percent

Source: Wexler et al. 1988, 1990.

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 phase (2 to 3 months) includes orientation, ment at 12 and 24 months were not main-
clinical assessment of resident needs and tained at 36 months (Wexler et al. 1999b).
problem areas, and planning interventions
and treatment goals. Most residents are
assigned to prison industry jobs and given Texas Kyle New Vision
limited responsibility for the maintenance of Program
the TC. During the second phase of treatment The Kyle New Vision program was the first
(5 to 6 months), residents are provided in-prison TC (ITC) developed under 1991
opportunities to earn positions of increased State legislation that outlined plans for sever-
responsibility by showing greater involvement al corrections-based substance abuse treat-
in the program and by focusing on emotional ment facilities in Texas (Eisenberg and Fabelo
issues. Encounter groups and counseling ses- 1996). It is a 500-bed facility that provides
sions address self-discipline, self-worth, self- treatment to inmates during their final 9
awareness, respect for authority, and accep- months in prison. After release, parolees are
tance of guidance for problem areas. During mandated to attend 3 months of residential
the reentry phase (1 to 3 months), residents aftercare in a transitional TC (TTC), followed
strengthen their planning and decisionmaking by up to another year of supervised outpa-
skills and work with program and parole staff tient aftercare. An evaluation conducted by
to prepare for their return to the community. the Institute for Behavioral Research at
Upon release from prison, graduates of the Texas Christian University revealed that 3
Amity prison TC may elect to participate in a percent of those who completed both ITC and
community-based TC treatment program for TTC programs were rearrested within 6
up to 1 year. Residents at this Amity months of their release from prison, com-
Aftercare TC have responsibility for main- pared to 15 percent of those who only com-
taining this facility (under staff supervision) pleted the ITC and 16 percent of an untreat-
and continuing the program curriculum. The ed comparison group (Knight et al. 1997).
aftercare TC also provides services for the Furthermore, results from hair specimens
wives and children of residents. collected during a 6-month followup indicated
that fewer of those who completed both the
An evaluation conducted by the Center for ITC and TTC tested positive for cocaine (the
Therapeutic Research at the National primary drug of choice for those in the sam-
Development and Research Institutes, Inc., ple), compared to those who completed only
assessed 36-month recidivism outcomes for a the ITC and a comparison group (Knight et
prison TC program with aftercare using an al. 1998). A recently completed study showed
intent-to-treat design with random assign- that TTC completion following the ITC was
ment. Outcomes for 478 felons at 36 months the strongest predictor of remaining arrest-
replicated findings of an earlier report on 12- free for 2 years following release from prison.
and 24-month outcomes, showing the best Aftercare completion was strongly associated
outcomes for those who completed both in- with parolee success (Hiller et al. 1999a). A 3-
prison and aftercare TC programs (Wexler et year outcome study revealed that high-severi-
al. 1999a). For those who completed the TC ty aftercare completers recidivated only half
aftercare program, 27 percent had been rein- as often as those in the aftercare dropout and
carcerated at a 36-month followup, compared comparison groups. These results indicate
to 75 percent for the other groups. that intensive treatment can be effective when
Researchers also noted a significant positive it is integrated with aftercare and that the
relationship between the amount of time spent benefits of intensive treatment are most
in treatment and the time until return for the apparent for offenders with more serious
parolees who recidivated. However, the crime and drug-related problems (Knight et
reduced recidivism rates for in-prison treat- al. 1999b).

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 Federal Bureau of Prisons Specific Populations in
While not technically a TC program, the
Federal Bureau of Prisons offers voluntary
Prisons
residential treatment programs, or Drug
Abuse Programs (DAPs), for alcohol and Co-Occurring Substance Use
drug problems that use some of the features and Other Mental Disorders
of the TC model. Inmates participate in a
Despite the high incidence of co-occurring
total of 500 hours of treatment over a 9-
mental and substance use disorders, few pro-
month period and programs have 1 staff
grams for inmates with co-occurring mental
member for every 24 inmates. Program goals
and substance use disorders currently oper-
are to identify, confront, and alter the atti-
ate in prisons. Edens and colleagues (1997)
tudes, values, and thinking patterns that led
found fewer than 10 operational programs
to criminal behavior and substance abuse.
that were designed for this population (see
This is accomplished through a unit-based
next page for a description of one such pro-
approach (whereby program participants are
gram), although several State correctional
segregated from the general population to
systems reported that similar programs were
build a treatment community), and also
being planned. A number of common ele-
through standardized program content that
ments of these programs included phased pro-
includes 450 hours of programming using
gram interventions, a focus on destigmatizing
modules devoted to a variety of subject areas.
mental disorders, the use of psychoeducation-
Though initially implemented without incen-
al interventions, involvement of mental health
tives, the passage of time saw the introduction
staff in major program activities, and the use
of financial achievement awards; considera-
of relapse prevention approaches.
tion for a full 6 months in a halfway house for
successful DAP program completion; and tan-
gible benefits such as shirts, caps, and pens Sex Offenders
with program logos. The passage of the
In 1999, nearly 9 percent, or 100,800, of the
Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement
1.2 million inmates in State prisons were
Act of 1994 allowed eligible inmates with suc-
incarcerated on sex-related offenses: 2.6 per-
cessful completion rates to reduce as much as
cent (29,600) for rape and 6.2 percent
a year from their statutory release dates.
(71,200) for other sexual assault (Burdon et
The second component is graduate mainte- al. 2001). Among incarcerated sex offenders,
nance, an 8-week program for those who com- two of every three have a history of alcohol or
pleted the initial component. Skills are rein- substance use, abuse, or dependence (Peugh
forced from the first component and transi- and Belenko 2001).
tion plans are initiated. The third and final
Given their prevalence in the prison popula-
component, aftercare, provides services from
tion, as well as the high rate of substance
completion of graduate maintenance to
abuse, in-prison substance abuse treatment
release from department custody. This com-
programs are likely to be treating a number
ponent attempts to reinforce attitudinal and
of sex offenders. Burdon and colleagues
behavioral changes that occurred during the
(2001) identified several barriers to successful
first three phases. Transition plans are regu-
treatment of sex offenders in correctional
larly reviewed, placements for inmates in
institutions:
community-based programs are completed,
and tracking occurs for all inmates at regular • Stigma. Sex offenders are perceived as
intervals. occupying the lowest possible rung within
the prison social hierarchy, not only among
inmates, but also among custodial and often

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 San Carlos Correctional Facility—A TC Modified for
Offenders With Mental Illness
In response to the increasing number of inmates with co-occurring substance use and other mental dis-
orders, the Colorado Department of Corrections contracted with a private not-for-profit agency to
develop the Personal Reflections Therapeutic Community program at the San Carlos Correctional
Facility in Pueblo (Sacks et al. 2001). Based on evidence of the effectiveness of the TC approach for co-
occurring disorders implemented in a community-based setting (De Leon et al. 2000), the San Carlos
program, a Modified Therapeutic Community (MTC), uses TC principles and methods as the foundation
for recovery. Modifications from traditional TCs include smaller caseloads, shortened and simplified
meetings, and minimized confrontation. In addition, the MTC contains components to address criminal
thinking and to provide medication education.

The goal of the program is to use a positive peer culture to foster personal change and to reduce the
incidence of return to a criminal lifestyle. The inmates progress through program stages, typically mov-
ing from orientation to primary treatment (“family” phase) and then preparation for re-entry to the
community at large. Upper level inmates in the MTC program function as a positive peer leadership
group, or “structure,” to guide and support newer members as they begin to develop and apply new val-
ues, beliefs, and skills to their daily lives. Thus the San Carlos TC, modified for the mentally ill popula-
tion, functions as a healthy family for its members, reinforcing affiliation with the recovery community.

A NIDA-funded evaluation of MTCs showed significantly better outcomes on self-reported crime and
arrests for the MTC group as compared to standard mental health and nontreatment groups. The best
outcome was for the MTC group that also received TC aftercare. In response to such results, a CSAT
Community Action grant supported an initiative to improve services for released offenders with histories
of substance abuse and severe and persistent mental illness (Wexler 2001). Preliminary cost analysis
indicates that the incremental (or additional) costs of prison MTC programs for offenders with co-occur-
ring disorders are low compared to both the overall costs of incarceration and the additional cost of ser-
vices for people with co-occurring disorders in the general prison population (Sacks et al. 2001).

treatment staff. This leads to extreme secre- • Lack of a formal process for identifying
cy and fear of self-disclosure based on a clinical sex offenders. The different classifi-
legitimate fear for their own safety. cations of those who have committed sex-
• Untrained and inexperienced staff. Most related offenses and those diagnosed with
treatment staff members in prison-based sex-related disorders makes identification
substance abuse programs lack the requisite more difficult for providers. Currently, the
knowledge to work effectively with sex sole criterion for identification is the
offenders. This can be remedied in part by inmate’s criminal record. Because some
recruiting and hiring individuals with individuals are likely to be recommended
advanced degrees or special certification, for highly specialized treatment and may
although it will entail increased treatment not need it, this criterion may result in an
costs associated with compensation to inefficient use of resources.
ensure their longevity. One proposed model is to provide effective
• Institutional policies against disclosure. treatment by differentiating between legal and
Strict prohibitions against disclosing inmate clinical offenders and then offering treatment
offense and conviction information means to clinical sex offenders. Steps in this process
that staff are unable to identify which include identifying those sex offenders suit-
inmates are sex offenders. able for treatment, identifying the appropri-

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 ate treatment modality, and maximizing suc- As a distinct cultural subgroup, lifers have
cess by providing needed aftercare (Burdon spent much of their adulthood in “total insti-
et al. 2001). More detailed information on sex tution” environments with unique features.
offenders is in chapter 5, Major Treatment Among them are the physical barriers to the
Issues and Approaches. outside world, the development of a unique
way of life, or “prison culture,” which pre-
cludes “normal” interactions and social activ-
Older Inmates ities found on the “outside.” This stressful,
In recent years, the number of inmates in unnatural situation can produce what
State and Federal prisons aged 55 and older Goffman (1961) termed “disculturation,”
has increased dramatically. Between 1995 and wherein prison rules and mores have out-
2003 that number has increased approximate- weighed those of the outside world. Over pro-
ly 85 percent, so that as of 2004 there were longed periods, the implications for inmate
27,700 prison inmates over the age of 55 self-concept and autonomy may be more pro-
(Harrison and Beck 2004). Many, though not nounced.
all, of these inmates have spent much of their
lives in prison. The 1994 Crime Bill ratifying Additional “disculturative” changes can occur
the “three strikes and you’re out” provision relating to family, employment, and sexual
could increase these numbers substantially as identity. Although all inmates face these chal-
it becomes a more fully utilized sentencing lenges upon incarceration, the aging inmate
option. faces the imminent probability that a tradi-
tional life cycle will be seriously altered.
“Time that might have been spent in

Use of “Lifers” as Peer Counselors at Amity

In 1990, the Amity prison TC at the R.J. Donovan Correctional Facility, a medium security facility, began
to accept offenders who were under life sentences (i.e., “lifers”) as counselors in its substance abuse treat-
ment program. It remains one of a handful of programs in the country to do so.

Lifers were accepted as members of the counseling staff because they could provide stability to the pro-
gram and ensure its continuity. They are available to program participants 24 hours a day, unlike staff
from outside the prison, and can have a vital role in keeping a community alive and helping to hold its
members responsible for their behavior. Because these are individuals who have considerable respect in
the prison community, they are able to help keep participants in the program safe and out of situations
that can cause them trouble.

The program is selective about who can become a counselor; all counselors have to be graduates of the
program and then complete a 2-year internship. They must be individuals who have the respect of their
peers and demonstrate high levels of motivation. The program also ensures that this group represents
the racial demographics of the prison population.

Programs that are considering using lifers should already have trained staff who are experienced work-
ing with this particular subpopulation. The culture of lifers is unique within the prison system, and the
problems they face are also often different. These are individuals whose home, for much (if not all) of
the rest of their lives is the prison. Becoming a counselor enables lifers to make personal restitution for
past acts by helping others, which they may never have the opportunity to do so outside the prison envi-
ronment. During followup interviews, many of the successful program participants mentioned that lifers
had been important influences in their recovery (Wexler et al. 1999a).

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 courtship, marriage, raising children, career, Sanctions and Incentives
education, travel, pursuit of personal talents,
and activities with friends never can be re- A hierarchy of specific sanctions (that notes
established” (LaMere et al. 1996, p. 27). The the type and duration of each sanction) can
usual milestones to measure success and adult be used in conjunction with treatment incen-
rites of passage are systematically denied the tives and rewards to improve treatment out-
aging inmate, thus producing a sense of social comes. TIP 12, Combining Substance Abuse
disconnection. One of the best ways to engage Treatment With Intermediate Sanctions for
elderly inmates is to involve them in helping Adults in the Criminal Justice System (CSAT
other inmates. The program at the R.J. 1994a), gives a more detailed overview of
Donovan Correctional Facility (see previous sanctions and their effective use.
page) is an example of a treatment approach Offenders need to be responsible to their indi-
that can be beneficial to both the aging prison vidual treatment plans and held accountable
population and its younger peers. to the treatment program’s rules. They must
know the consequences of noncompliance and
poor progress and understand that treatment
Systems Issues programs have certain unbreakable or “car-
dinal” rules (e.g., no violence or intimida-
Coerced Treatment tion). The penalties for breaking rules that
In prison, coerced treatment may come as a are intended to guide behavior can include
result of a sentence mandating treatment or dismissal from the program or revocation of
as a result of a prison policy mandating treat- privileges. Sanctions should be applied con-
ment for inmates identified as having sub- sistently for positive drug tests, no-shows for
stance use disorders. Still, prison-based pro- treatment, prohibited behavior, or broken
grams generally do not have significant incen- program rules. Penalties should be specifical-
tives for parolees or probationers who enter ly spelled out, so there is no doubt in the
treatment as a means to avoid prison. client’s mind regarding the consequences of
Research indicates that treatment adherence specific misbehavior. Accountability also
and outcomes are the same among those includes objective measures and monitoring
coerced into treatment and those who entered as a basis for measuring the client’s progress
treatment voluntarily (Miller and Flaherty and determining the need for reassessment.
2000). In terms of prison-based treatment Rule infractions (other than “cardinal rules”)
programs, Wexler and colleagues (1996) are best seen as opportunities to learn more
reported that these programs are often the appropriate and effective behaviors. This
only (emphasis added) treatment opportuni- treatment or learning perspective is in con-
ties for offenders. Two key issues regarding trast to the traditional correctional view of
treatment of offenders are time spent in treat- adjudication and punishment. It is important
ment and engagement in the process. Coerced to provide opportunities for “failed” clients to
treatment can force inmates to begin a treat- reapply to the program when possible. Often,
ment episode, but the program must be able a program failure can be a learning experi-
to engage them in a meaningful rehabilitation ence that leads to increased motivation and
process. The longer the inmate remains in desire for a “second chance.” Given that
treatment, the greater the likelihood for suc- addiction is a chronic, recurring condition,
cess (Hubbard et al. 1988; Simpson 1984; multiple treatment episodes are more the
Wexler 1988). Without treatment, the likeli- norm than the exception.
hood of continued drug use and criminality Just as sanctions clearly establish a series of
after release increases considerably (Lipton consequences for designated behaviors, incen-
1994). tives should be offered to inmates who adhere

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 to the program rules, to recognize small courage involvement in a residential treatment
accomplishments. Possible incentives include: program:
• Recognition ceremonies • Increased surveillance on the job and in the
• Awards treatment program. This includes the justi-
fication for increased urinalysis during
• Preferred meals
treatment and posttreatment phases.
• Special desserts
• The requirement and pressure to stop using
• T-shirts, coffee mugs, or other small gifts drugs. Although prevalence levels are lower
• Modified uniforms (which contributes to a in prison than the general population, there
positive environment) is still substance use and when enrolled in
• Deviations from the standard curriculum treatment, the offender must confront the
including seminars, music, and sports necessity of having to stop using drugs.
• Financial rewards • Loss of relationships. Women especially may
resist treatment because they have the per-
• Increased privileges ception that participation could result in
• Safe housing units the loss of in-prison intimate relationships.
• Additional recreation time • Loss of income. Often it is a requirement to
• Positive parole board review give up prison jobs in order to enter treat-
ment.
• Return of children to their mothers
• Peer (or yard) pressure. Offenders can face
Wherever possible, problems of attrition and physical threats of violence if they partici-
noncompliance should be anticipated early pate in treatment.
enough in the treatment process to avert • Lack of treatment continuum. Intensive
them. The panel believes that coordination treatment inside the prison is of limited use
and communication between the treatment if there are no services available upon
counselor and criminal justice staff are cru- release. Furthermore, it is critically impor-
cial in this process. For example, the treat- tant to build upon previous treatment
ment counselor can use a proactive attitude rather than forcing a newly released inmate
and alert the criminal justice representative graduate to start over in the community
when noncompliance occurs, long before a program.
client is actually expelled from a program, if
it appears that a situation leading to this out- • Treatment length and modality. If treat-
come is developing. It is also helpful if the ment is not linked to inmates’ needs,
treatment counselor and criminal justice rep- inmates are more likely to drop out. For
resentative discuss certain general trends in example, often an offender who has serious
advance. Such particulars as retention rates, substance abuse problems and is in need of
the most likely dropout points, and relapse a structured environment is placed in a 12-
rates in various stages of treatment can be Step program on a voluntary basis, whereas
used to alert case managers in other systems a person who only occasionally uses sub-
to potential problem periods and when they stances is inappropriately placed in a long-
are likely to occur. term TC or other residential program.
• Lack of desire to help one another. For
many offenders, the key to doing prison
Disincentives for Inmate time is to get through it without any extra
Participation output of energy to help others (e.g., “I’m
doing my time. I’m not doing his time.”). It
Despite these incentives, there are factors—
is not selfishness per se but rather part of
both perceived by the inmate and inherent in
prison culture.
the system—that the panel believes may dis-

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 The consensus panel encourages
Advice to the Counselor: treatment providers to under-
Heading Off Noncompliance stand the operational responsibili-
ties of the justice system, the
• Counselors can take a proactive attitude and alert the
importance of public safety, and
criminal justice representative when noncompliance
the security concerns that are at
occurs before a client is expelled from a program.
the heart of criminal justice.
• The treatment counselor and criminal justice representa- Criminal justice personnel should
tive can identify the most likely program dropout points understand the dynamics of sub-
to alert case managers to potential problems in the stance abuse treatment and its
system. potential to reduce recidivism and
relapse. Without these training
• Limited treatment resources. There are safeguards in place, the custody
often problems associated with convincing concerns of the correctional facility will often
inmates to engage in treatment. One prob- overwhelm the concerns of the treatment pro-
lem is the lack of trained staff and available gram (Farabee et al. 1999). Some of the train-
modalities. Additionally, treatment pro- ing issues include confidentiality, relapse pre-
grams often do not offer incentives. In fact, vention, infectious diseases, co-occurring dis-
some incentives (e.g., work furloughs) are orders, and cultural competence.
removed, which acts as a disincentive to
Other concerns regarding recruitment and
enter treatment.
training of staff include the difficulty of hir-
• Stigma. Many inmates want treatment, but ing qualified staff in the remote areas where
do not necessarily want to be put in pro- prisons are built; the lack of experience in
grams that may cause them to have low sta- criminal justice settings on the part of most
tus in the inmate culture. counselors; and the perennial concern about
• Mandatory sentences that prohibit early high turnover rates and the lack of experi-
release. Increasingly, in an effort to appear enced counselors, especially given the limited
ever tougher on crime, politicians and poli- ability to hire individuals in recovery as
cymakers are removing early release oppor- counselors (Farabee et al. 1999). In addition,
tunities by legislating mandatory sentences Department of Corrections contracts fre-
that require inmates to serve their full quently have restrictions based on criminal
terms, reducing or eliminating good time history that narrow the eligible pool of
credits, or being more stringent in Parole employment applicants.
Board decisions. Without the incentive of
early release, inmates are less likely to vol-
untarily enter and remain in prison treat- Gender-specific training
ment programs. The panel stresses that training should review
the latest theories and findings on men’s and
Staff Training and women’s issues in treatment. For counselors
working with men, special focus should be on
Cross-Training anger management and relational violence.
Cross-training for both criminal justice and Staff should learn theories of male develop-
substance abuse treatment staff can improve ment and explore key issues influencing men’s
the effectiveness of program administration substance abuse—societal gender roles, fami-
(Farabee et al. 1999). Treatment providers ly, relationships, rage and violence, abuse
and custody staff often become familiar with and trauma, and educational and vocational
the philosophy, approach, goals, objectives, issues. In addition, staff need to become
language, and boundaries of both systems. familiar with the prison culture specific to the

Treatment Issues Specific to Prisons 209

 program’s geographic location, for example,
race and gang issues, “the convict code,” and
Recommendations and
prison slang. Knowledge and understanding Further Research
about these issues ensures greater impact and The following are the consensus panel’s recom-
provides staff deeper insight into incarcerated mendations regarding treatment in prisons:
men’s barriers to recovery.

Staff working with incarcerated women Recommendations

should be familiar with theories of female • In-prison treatment for substance abuse can
development and consider ways that treat- reduce recidivism.
ment programs can address the central
• In general, treatment programs based on
importance of relationships for women.
social learning, cognitive–behavioral mod-
Training should also
els, skills training, and family systems
explore key issues
approaches are more effective than nondi-
influencing women’s
rective programs or those using punishment
Criminal justice substance abuse—
or deterrence.
family, parenting,
relationships, self- • Successful programs provide a variety of
personnel should intensive services that use several
sufficiency and life
skills, anxiety and approaches and create a prosocial environ-
understand the depression, grief ment.
and loss, abuse and • Nine to 12 months of treatment in a TC is
dynamics of trauma, educational the recommended duration for reducing
and vocational recidivism, although a noticeable improve-
substance abuse issues, and societal ment in recidivism is noted after 3 months.
gender roles. • To sustain the gains achieved in in-prison
treatment and its Expertise in these TCs requires supervision in an aftercare
areas will help program in the community.
potential to develop a quality
program focused on • TCs can be adapted to make them more
helping incarcerated appropriate for female inmates.
reduce recidivism
women recover and • Quality assurance models are needed for
successfully re-enter assessing prison treatment.
and relapse.
their communities. • The needs of incarcerated women (and their
children) have to be better understood,
Further information
with an emphasis on reintegrating the fami-
on gender training is
ly when appropriate and developing mar-
in chapter 6. Two forthcoming TIPs will also
ketable skills.
provide detailed information on gender train-
ing, Substance Abuse Treatment and Men’s • As the number of people with co-existing
Issues (CSAT in development f) and substance use and other mental disorders in
Substance Abuse Treatment: Addressing the prisons expands, treatment models that
Specific Needs of Women (CSAT in develop- integrate the best mental health and sub-
ment g). stance abuse treatment practices need to be
developed and tested.
• The mental health and substance abuse lit-
erature on co-occurring disorders has iden-
tified the modified TC as a promising treat-
ment model.

210 Chapter 9
 • Issues of aftercare and continuity of care There is considerable research that shows
are especially relevant to offenders with co- that at least 3 months of community treat-
occurring disorders, who are particularly in ment and 9–12 months of prison treatment
need of continuing treatment to stabilize are needed to produce significant improve-
their positive gains and to promote integra- ment and reductions in recidivism and
tion with the mainstream community. relapse. The critical need for adequate treat-
• Restructuring the prison environment to ment duration has been demonstrated. What
address education and employment, partic- is not known is whether postprison treatment
ularly for inmates with longer sentences, alone can be effective and how much time in
can dramatically improve prison security, aftercare following prison treatment is need-
programming, and outcomes. ed. Currently, in-prison drug treatment pro-
grams vary considerably in length: from 4
• Providers should develop innovative after-
months to 2 years. Also, given the importance
care programs that incorporate recovery,
of aftercare, can similar outcomes be
employment, and educational best practice.
obtained with a shorter duration in-prison
Continuity of vocational goals should be
treatment program if inmates are mandated
identified early on and followed throughout
to a comprehensive postrelease aftercare pro-
the various phases of client reintegration
gram?
from prison to community residential and
aftercare outpatient treatment.
Treatment and aftercare
Further Research research questions
In-prison substance abuse treatment, particu- • A clear understanding of the treatment
larly when followed by community-based con- “black box” remains elusive; models that
tinuing care, has been credited with reducing describe effective treatment processes need
short-term recidivism and relapse rates to be developed and tested.
among offenders who are involved with illicit
• The organizational and system dimensions
drugs. More recently, the sustained effects on
of treatment need to be studied and under-
longer-term outcomes have been documented
stood to foster the implementation and
by studies conducted in California, Delaware,
maintenance of treatment networks within
and Texas. There is a growing credibility of
complex correctional systems.
the idea that “treatment works,” which is
replacing the older belief that “nothing • Researchers should examine the contribu-
works” in prison rehabilitation. tion of pharmacotherapy to treatment out-
comes among prisoners.
However, the benefits of treatment can vary • Although prison evaluation studies of
greatly depending on the inmate being treated women have shown positive treatment
and the services being provided. The consen- effects, more research is needed to study
sus panel believes it is critical that research treatment engagement, process, and costs
now focus on determining which inmates ben- versus benefits for this population.
efit the most from the different types of treat-
ment programs being offered in prison. For • Consideration needs to be given as to
example, should intensive treatment pro- whether aftercare alone is capable of signif-
grams such as TCs give admission priority to icantly reducing recidivism and relapse fol-
inmates with the most severe problems? Are lowing prison.
better educated inmates best treated with a • Researchers should investigate the effect of
cognitive–behavioral approach? Is it better to shorter term prison treatment with and
develop stand-alone in-prison treatment facil- without aftercare.
ities?

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 • Researchers should consider the optimum • Research is needed to evaluate the costs and
combination of duration of both in-prison cost-benefits of prison treatment and after-
and aftercare treatment. care.
• Researchers need to determine what the
best treatment models are for dealing with
the inherent geographic dispersion of
offenders after their release from prison.

212 Chapter 9
 10 Treatment for
Offenders Under
Community
Supervision
Overview
In This Substance abuse treatment for parolees and probationers differs from
Chapter… treatment for people in jail or prison. Although their freedom is cur-
tailed, they have greater access to drugs and alcohol than the incarcer-
The Population ated population, and hence more opportunities to relapse. Moreover,
securing basic needs such as food and shelter is often of paramount
Levels of Supervision
importance, especially for parolees attempting to reintegrate into
Treatment Levels and society.
Treatment Components
After describing the population under discussion in this chapter, the
What Treatment Services text takes up levels of supervision and treatment. Next, the discussion
Can Reasonably Be provides a broad look at the services needed by probationers and
Provided for People parolees and examines the treatment issues that are specific to offenders
Under Community under community supervision. The chapter then suggests strategies that
Supervision? are helpful in improving collaboration between the substance abuse
treatment and criminal justice systems. Finally, the chapter presents
Treatment Issues for descriptions of sample programs.
People Under Community
Supervision The offenders discussed in this chapter also are discussed elsewhere in
the TIP. Probationers, for example, are often sentenced through the
Treatment Issues Specific
drug courts described in chapter 7, Treatment Issues in Pretrial and
to People on Parole
Diversion Settings. Indeed, much of the material in chapter 7 is applica-
Treatment Issues Specific ble to the probation population. Many probationers also have spent
to Probationers time in jail, as discussed in chapter 8, Treatment Issues Specific to
Jails. Chapter 9, Treatment Issues Specific to Prisons, describes the
Strategies for Improving prison culture that parolees left upon release. In order to acquire an
System Collaboration understanding of the full range of issues that affect the treatment of
Sample Programs offenders under community supervision, the reader is advised to con-
sult these other relevant chapters.
Conclusions and
Recommendations

213
 The Population Intensive Supervision
Both parolees and probationers are under com- Intensive supervision generally involves fre-
munity supervision; nonetheless, they repre- quent contact with supervising officers, fre-
sent different ends of the criminal justice con- quent random drug testing, strict enforce-
tinuum. Whereas parolees and mandatory ment of probation or parole conditions, and
releasees are serving a term of conditional community service. The level and type of
supervised release following a prison term, pro- supervision that are labeled intensive vary
bationers are under community supervision widely but usually require closer supervision
instead of a prison or jail term. and greater reporting requirements than reg-
ular probation. Contacts can range from
Despite their differences, parolees and proba- more than five per week to fewer than four
tioners often share a history of drug or alco- per month. Conditions usually include having
hol use. Approximately two thirds of proba- a job or attending school, and participating in
tioners can be characterized as alcohol- or treatment. Intensive supervision parole has
drug-involved offenders (Mumola and similar requirements and variations for
Bonczar 1998), while almost 74 percent of offenders completing their sentences in the
State prisoners expected to be released community.
between 2000 and 2001 were drug- or alcohol-
involved (Beck 2000c). Parolees and proba-
tioners also are alike in that their freedom is Intermediate Supervision
conditional; both groups must meet certain Compared to traditional supervision, inter-
conditions in order to avoid incarceration or mediate supervision can include increased
reincarceration. Often, treatment for drug or drug testing, short jail stays, increased
alcohol dependence is one of those conditions. reporting to criminal justice staff, referral to
day reporting centers, attending 12-Step
The number of people under community
meetings, community service requirement,
supervision has increased over the past
curfews, work release centers, electronic
decade. More than 4.8 million individuals
monitoring, and more frequent home visits.
were under community supervision in 2003,
compared to 3.8 million in 1995. The parole
population has been the slowest growing since
1995, with an average annual rate of 1.7 per-
Treatment Levels and
cent; however between 2002 and 2003, the Treatment
growth rate nearly doubled to 3.1 percent
(Glaze and Palla 2004).
Components
Chapter 3, Triage and Placement in
Despite the shared experience of individuals Treatment Services, provides detailed infor-
under community supervision, as Figure 10-1 mation on selecting an appropriate treatment
indicates, parolees and probationers differ level. This section builds on the material in
considerably. chapter 3 to provide information specific to
offenders under community supervision.
Placement will depend on a number of fac-
Levels of Supervision tors, including the duration and severity of
While both probationers and parolees are the offender’s substance use as well as the
under community supervision, the level of crimes committed. The level of treatment ser-
supervision varies according to individual cir- vices recommended for the offender should be
cumstances. These differences are described individualized and based on a multidimen-
below. sional, diagnostically driven assessment; clini-

214 Chapter 10
 Figure 10-1
Comparison of Probationers and Parolees
Probationers Parolees
Number (as of December 31, 2003) 4,073,987 774,588

Gender (as of December 31, 2003) 77 percent male 87 percent male

23 percent female 13 percent female

Race/Ethnicity (as of December 31,

2003)

African American 30 percent 41 percent

Hispanic/Latino (can be of any 12 percent 18 percent

race)

Caucasian 56 percent 40 percent

Crimes 24 percent for drug law violation 40 percent for drug offenses

17 percent for driving while 24 percent for violent offenses

intoxicated
Drug or alcohol involved 83 percent (based on State prison- 74 percent (based on State prison-
ers expected to be released by the ers expected to be released
end of 1999) between 2000 and 2001)

Mental illness 13.8 percent 14.3 percent

Parole/probation violations led to 17 percent incarcerated 42 percent reincarcerated
incarceration/reincarceration in
1998

Drug/alcohol treatment as condi- 41 percent N/A

tion of release

Mandatory drug testing 32.5 percent N/A

Sources: Beck 2000b; Ditton 1999; Glaze and Palla 2004; Hughes et al. 2001; Mumola 1998; Office of
National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) 2003.

cal judgment; and availability of resources in hour, structured treatment environment. (See
a given community. chapter 9 for a discussion of prison-based
TCs.)

Residential Some programs provide services for 8 or

Residential treatment for those supervised in more hours a day, 5–7 days a week, with clin-
the community incorporates several ical staff available days and evenings. Other
approaches involving cooperative living for residential programs are recovery homes for
people receiving treatment. The most used employed offender-clients, with evening and
residential model is the therapeutic communi- weekend treatment and limited onsite staff.
ty (TC), which provides a well-controlled, 24- Facilities may include hospitals or hospital-

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 based programs, institutional housing, sec- Treatment for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse
tions of apartment complexes, and dormitory- (Center for Substance Abuse Treatment
like residences. [CSAT] in development d) and Substance
Abuse: Administrative Issues in Intensive
Most residential treatment programs use a Outpatient Treatment (CSAT in develop-
group-centered approach to create an envi- ment c).
ronment that duplicates certain aspects of a
family and makes clients accountable to their Within a treatment continuum, intensity
peers. Residents collaborate on chores, laun- decreases over time as the individual meets
dry, and meal preparation with the aim of treatment goals. Offenders may initially be
participation in problemsolving, goal setting, placed in residential settings, followed by
and improving cooperation and communica- intensive outpatient treatment and continuing
tion skills. Residential treatment should be care. With institution-based treatment as a
followed by continued care in an outpatient foundation, outpatient services in the commu-
setting. nity can help offenders to continue working
on their problems and developing social and
work skills in group processes familiar to
Outpatient them from their earlier treatment experience.
Outpatient treatment for probationers and
parolees can be provided to many more
offenders for the same level of funding as res- Halfway Houses
idential treatment. It ranges from traditional Halfway houses are transitional facilities
outpatient services provided by treatment where clients are involved in schoolwork,
professionals in regularly scheduled sessions work, training, and other activities that do
in a group or individual setting, to intensive not necessarily include any drug abuse treat-
outpatient treatment several hours per week. ment when run by the criminal justice system.
Because outpatient treatment tends to be The halfway house can be a step up to greater
more intense in community settings than in liberty (i.e., for a person released from
correctional institutions, offenders may be prison) or a step down for an offender in
receiving more intense treatment than during need of greater supervision (i.e., for a person
incarceration. Intensive outpatient treatment who violated probation requirements). Some
includes day or evening programs in which clients need halfway houses that can help
clients engage in a full spectrum of services them stabilize or maintain recovery as they
while living at home or in a special residence. enter society. Usually these programs provide
For more details on this level of care, see individual counseling along with group, fami-
chapters 3 and 5 of this TIP, as well as the ly, or couples therapy. Offenders can leave
forthcoming revised TIPs, Substance Abuse: the facility for work, school, or therapy but
Clinical Issues in Intensive Outpatient are otherwise restricted to the halfway house,

Dallas County Judicial Treatment Center: A Sample

Community-Based Substance Abuse Treatment Program
Dallas County, Texas, established a residential substance abuse treatment program for probationers to
relieve prison overcrowding. Based on a modified therapeutic community with a 12-Step component, it
included basic substance abuse treatment, life-skills training, drug education, and group counseling.
After 1 year, arrests for program graduates were one half of those for probationers who were expelled
or transferred. Those who participated in a residential aftercare program had even lower arrest rates
(Knight and Hiller 1997).

216 Chapter 10
 which is in the community but can be Treatment Components
attached to a jail or other correctional insti-
tution. House responsibilities are shared and Substance abuse is a chronic, relapsing disor-
rules must be followed. The length of stay der influenced by numerous interacting biologi-
may be related to sentence length and depend cal, psychological, and social factors. To pro-
on individual progress toward specific goals. vide treatment addressing these factors, the
consensus panel believes that a full range of
services should be available, which might
Day Reporting include components from the following list:
Day reporting centers are facilities to which • Screening and assessments—medical, psy-
offenders must report in person or by phone chiatric, and substance abuse (see also
from a job or treatment site as part of their chapter 2, Screening and Assessment)
larger supervision plan. The regular report- • Detoxification (see also the forthcoming TIP
ing back to probation or parole officers man- Detoxification and Substance Abuse
dated under this intermediate sanction is Treatment [CSAT in development a])
aimed at monitoring offender movements or • Medical assessment—pregnancy tests and
incapacitating them. Reporting must be done treatment for HIV and AIDS, other sexual-
at specified times, often throughout the day. ly transmitted diseases, and tuberculosis
Day centers may include assessment for spe- (see also chapter 2, Screening and
cial needs and such services as anger manage- Assessment)
ment, drug testing, General Equivalency
Exam (GED) preparation, drug and medi- • Full-range medical treatment
cal/mental health treatment, violence preven- • Treatment planning—medical, psychiatric,
tion, community service, and vocational and substance abuse (see chapter 4,
training. Substance Abuse Treatment Planning)
• Counseling—group, individual, family, cou-
Some day centers primarily function as stag-
ples (see chapter 5, Major Treatment Issues
ing areas from which offenders are sent out in
and Approaches)
work crews to perform manual labor in the
community: cleaning highways, painting • Residential treatment for substance abuse
schools, etc. Others offer chiefly educational • Substance abuse education—didactic lec-
opportunities. In many jurisdictions, day cen- tures, interactive groups, videos, reading
ters have become day treatment centers assignments, and journal-writing assign-
whose primary mission is to provide outpa- ments
tient alcohol and drug abuse treatment of • Relapse prevention services
various intensities. Public or private treat-
ment agencies or correctional agency staff • Crisis intervention
may provide the treatment. • Drug testing and monitoring

Salt Lake City, Utah: A Sample Day Reporting Center

The day reporting center in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been operating since 1994. It serves high-risk/high-
need offenders who abuse substances and who have had technical violations or committed new offenses
while on probation or parole. Program activities are designed to reduce recidivism and enhance recovery by
improving coping skills, preventing relapse, improving job and employment skills, and promoting a smooth
reentry to the community. A study of offenders who attended and were discharged from the program during
a 1-year period showed that these individuals had fewer property crime offenses, fewer criminal charges,
and less substance use in their first year after discharge. A longer stay was associated with better positive
outcomes up to 120 days, after which the effect diminished (Bureau of Justice Assistance 2000).

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 • Self-help education and support cases, such as when the client cannot maintain
• HIV/AIDS education, testing, and counsel- prolonged abstinence or when detoxification is
ing needed, the client should be engaged in treat-
ment before he or she receives assistance in
• Comprehensive pregnancy management—
locating housing or a job.
prenatal care and parenting classes and/or
childbirth classes
• Mental health services—medications when Housing
indicated A lack of housing for offenders under commu-
• Social and other support services for the nity corrections supervision is a major prob-
offender and family members lem in most jurisdictions; yet stable living
• Vocational and educational training arrangements are crucial to treatment.
Available housing often is inconvenient to
• Family services unrelated to substance jobs, public transportation routes, communi-
abuse treatment ty social services, or other agencies and
• Assistance in managing entitlements (e.g., includes drug-involved family members
food stamps, veterans benefits) and/or friends. Sometimes a halfway house, a
• Acupuncture and other nontraditional “sober house,” or recovery house are better
adjuncts alternatives than the offender-client’s home.
Attention to residential resources for clients
• Housing assistance
should be a critical factor in case planning by
Additional services may be needed to address corrections supervisors. Probation and
sexual abuse, child abuse, domestic violence, parole officers should be required to visit and
victimization, guilt and remorse, and family evaluate client residences promptly.
problems. These can be coordinated on an
individual basis through case management and
collaboration among system practitioners.
Reintegration With Family
Members and Social Support
The offender’s home environment often is not
What Treatment helpful for encouraging adherence to treat-
Services Can ment. Treatment providers should explore the
family’s dynamics promptly during a home
Reasonably Be visit and make alternative living arrange-
Provided for People ments if the environment threatens to under-
mine treatment progress. Negative family
Under Community dynamics take many forms. The offender may
Supervision? be the scapegoat for family problems, making
his or her return to the home counterproduc-
Parolees and probationers receive similar ser- tive. Also, other family members may be
vices in community supervision. This section actively using drugs or involved in criminal
highlights the panel’s recommended treatment activities.
options for both populations.
Domestic violence and child abuse situations
present additional issues, including the per-
Basic Needs sonal safety of family members. To determine
Parolees and probationers often cannot meet how healthy the home is, counselors need to
their basic needs. In some situations, treatment make frequent home visits. Generally, com-
cannot begin until such fundamental needs as munity corrections supervisors assess levels of
housing and employment are met. In other safety in the home when there is a question,

218 Chapter 10
 although there are some substance abuse grams, reporting this information to supervis-
treatment programs that also perform this ing authorities, and monitoring court-imposed
function. conditions when requested. It should provide
the following functions for offender-clients:
To supplement the support an offender may
be receiving from family members, the treat- • Assessment of the client’s strengths, weak-
ment plan should include recreational oppor- nesses, needs, and ability to remain crime-
tunities and other outlets to build healthy and drug-free
social relationships. • Planning for treatment services and fulfill-
ment of criminal justice obligations, such as
restitution, community service, or regular
Vocational Training and contacts with probation officers or other
Employment criminal justice officials
Although highly important to an offender’s • Brokering treatment and other services and
recovery, vocational training and employment ensuring continuity as the client moves along
can create problems when they are mandated criminal justice and treatment continuums
by the community supervision agency before • Monitoring and
the offender has been engaged in treatment. reporting progress
If the client has not undergone treatment, Attention to
• Providing client
there is a high risk that money earned will be support, such as
spent on drugs or alcohol. Another common identifying prob- residential
result of mandating employment before treat- lems and advocat-
ment is that the offender may lose his or her ing with legal, resources for clients
job because of behavior related to substance social service, and
abuse. Achieving and maintaining abstinence medical systems in should be a critical
depends on structured, phased programming. response to needs
Vocational training should occur before
• Monitoring urinaly- factor in case plan-
employment to enable the offender to retain a
job or obtain a better one. Wexler (2001a) sis, breath analy-
suggests beginning vocational training at the sis, or other chemi- ning by
start of treatment rather than introducing it cal testing for sub-
at the end. Integrating vocational assessment, stance use corrections
counseling, training, placement, and followup Case management
throughout treatment is a challenge and tests the ability of supervisors.
requires consistent collaboration within and the criminal justice
outside of agencies. However, actuating voca- and treatment sys-
tional treatment goals can serve as the matrix tems to work collaboratively and is based on
holding all other goals of reintegration into two types of agreement: the agreement
the community. For additional information between the client and the two systems laying
about vocational issues and offenders, see out protocols and consequences of infrac-
chapter 8 in TIP 38, Integrating Substance tions, and the agreement between the two
Abuse Treatment and Vocational Services agencies, a memorandum of understanding
(CSAT 2000c). (MOU) that defines how each will manage the
caseload of offender-clients in the jurisdic-
Case Management tion. There can be one or two case managers
representing each system. If two case man-
Case management is the process of linking the agers are involved, they must coordinate
offender with appropriate resources, tracking efforts, working to encourage a multidisci-
his or her progress through required pro- plinary response that takes advantage of a

Treatment for Offenders Under Community Supervision 219

 wide range of treatment and rehabilitation ment so that relapse is not simply punished as
options. For more on MOUs see chapter 11, a criminal offense. Criminal justice decision-
Key Issues Related to Program Development. makers at all levels, including judges and
For more on case management see TIP 27, court personnel, should be aware that relapse
Comprehensive Case Management for is a characteristic feature of substance use
Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT 1998a). disorder that must be anticipated, prevented,
and addressed. Sanction possibilities include

Relapse Prevention • House arrest

• Assignment to halfway house
When an offender experiences relapse, it is
crucial to gauge the seriousness of the “slip” • More frequent drug testing
to determine appropriate interventions. One • Electronic monitoring
positive urine test or one drink after a long • Day treatment
abstinence should not be viewed as failure but
as a signal for stepped-up treatment and clos- • Brief jail stays
er monitoring. Because resumption of drug • Assignment of community service hours
abuse can lead to resumption of criminal
activity, graduated sanctions for relapses
should be specified in the treatment plan. It is
Treatment Issues for
essential that personnel from both the crimi- People Under
nal justice and treatment systems agree to the
range of responses and times when certain
Community
responses are appropriate. Repeated relapses Supervision
must trigger consequences based on danger to The point at which an individual acknowl-
the community and the offender’s treatment edges the need for drug treatment varies by
progress. personal circumstance. What is a crisis for
The rate of relapse is high among offenders, one person is not a crisis for another.
and relapse prevention training must be pro- However, at a number of junctures many
vided at the beginning of and throughout offenders indicate readiness to accept sub-
treatment, and stressed prior to release. stance abuse treatment. These include the
Personal relapse plans should be developed point of arrest, the point of release back to
for all parolees receiving treatment. Relapse the community, any point at which there is a
prevention skills should be part of each diversion decision, sentencing, after certain
offender-client’s treatment plan, addressing periods of incarceration, on entering proba-
how clients can refuse drugs and identify and tion, or when there is a choice between enter-
manage triggers for craving. When relapse ing a residential treatment program or a jail.
occurs, clients must be helped to understand Other critical choice points include changes in
it is part of the recovery process, rather than one’s social position in the community or per-
a personal failure, so they can rededicate sonal crises such as the death of a loved one,
themselves to success. If properly handled, loss of a job, or suicide attempt.
relapse can lead to increased motivation for Because of the diversity of offenders under
recovery, strengthening an individual’s community supervision, treatment issues vary
knowledge of his or her limitations, the dan- widely. A parolee recently released after a 20-
gers of stressors, and awareness of what could year sentence will, for example, have differ-
be lost by leaving the treatment process. ent issues and needs than a probationer who
In negotiating the MOUs, treatment and crim- has spent minimal time in a correctional facil-
inal justice officials need to collaborate and ity and who has more immediate ties to the
must support sanctions consistent with treat- community. Still, there are treatment issues

220 Chapter 10
 that are common to both
parolees and probationers. This Advice to the Counselor:
section addresses those issues. Recommended Treatment Services for
Treatment issues unique to pro- People Under Community Supervision
bationers and parolees are
addressed in separate sections. • Help the client address basic needs, such as housing or
employment.
• A client’s living arrangements are crucial to treatment.
Self-Esteem and Counselors should be aware of residential resources and
Identity collaborate with corrections supervisors and probation
Shame and stigma are tremen- and parole officers on finding appropriate housing for
dous obstacles for offenders to clients if needed.
overcome after an arrest or in • A client’s treatment plan should include recreational
making the transition between opportunities and other outlets to help them build
incarceration and the communi- healthy social relationships in addition to the support
ty. One effective approach to clients may be receiving from their family.
overcoming this stigma involves • Try to start vocational training for clients at the begin-
encouraging offender-clients to ning of substance abuse treatment rather than at the
become active as volunteers in end of treatment.
support of a community activity.
• Case management is an opportunity for the criminal jus-
Providing an opportunity for
tice and substance abuse treatment systems to collabo-
individuals to make a positive
rate to take advantage of a wide range of treatment
contribution to the community—
and rehabilitation options for clients.
to “give back”—may reduce
feelings of alienation and build • Relapse prevention skills should be part of each offender
self-regard. treatment plan, and personal relapse prevention plans
should be developed for all parolees receiving treat-
Stories abound of ex-offenders ment. These plans address how clients can refuse drugs,
who experienced a successful identify triggers, and manage cravings.
recovery from substance use dis- • One positive urine test or one drink after a long absti-
orders through inspirational nence should not be viewed as a failure but as a signal
interventions and became men- for stepped-up treatment and closer monitoring.
tors to young people, playing
key roles in steering them • Graduated sanctions for relapses should be specified in
toward law-abiding lives. the treatment plan because resumption of drug abuse
Successful programs recognize can lead to resumption of criminal activity.
the importance of building the
client’s sense of worthiness. traits and psychopathy. Targeting self-esteem
Program success also depends on the quality without also increasing sense of personal
of the staff, the treatment approach, and responsibility and empathy for others may
individual client motivation. Given the criti- only result in a more confident criminal.
cal importance of self-esteem to recovery, the Community service serves to reconnect the
panel recommends that training in developing offender with the community and allows for
client self-esteem be mandatory for communi- retribution.
ty corrections personnel.

At the same time, self-esteem is not always a Financial Concerns

useful treatment target or goal with offenders.
Feelings of shame and stigma are sometimes Many offenders have multiple financial
missing, especially in those having antisocial responsibilities—child support, family obliga-

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 tions, job requirements, restitution, and • A sense of hopelessness that anything can
treatment schedule—which can be major make a difference in their lives
obstacles to successful treatment. A client • A culturally supported belief that treatment
burdened with overwhelming responsibilities is for weak people
sometimes gives up, saying, “I just couldn’t
• The perception that treatment is further
handle it.” Criminal justice and treatment
punishment
professionals need to plan realistic require-
ments for individu- Those working with probationers and
als under communi- parolees need training to address each of
ty supervision. these barriers. It is important for profession-
Establishing an als working with offenders under community
Some communities
supervision to learn that offenders often do
offender’s have recognized the
not realize that the goal of community correc-
obstacles and stress
tions is to prevent them from being reincar-
presented by com-
motivation to cerated. Another treatment component
peting assignments
should address the realities of incarceration
and schedules
change is an imposed on offend-
and the impact of being a felon. Offenders
being supervised in the community need to be
ers, which often
essential first step informed of what they stand to lose by violat-
necessitate expen-
ing supervision requirements.
sive and time-con-
in substance abuse suming travel
between sites. On Motivation for Treatment
treatment. Maryland’s Eastern
Shore, Tyson’s Establishing an offender’s motivation to
Food, a major change is an essential first step in substance
chicken producer, abuse treatment. It cannot be skipped.
has given parole officers an office on-site at Generally, clients lack focus or goals, which
the processing plant so that employees do not must be established to permit motivation.
need to miss work to meet reporting require- Those working with probationers and
ments. Drug courts impose numerous report- parolees need to be familiar with techniques
ing responsibilities, but officials can make a of motivation and how to create and/or sup-
reasonable attempt to accommodate the logis- port the offender’s desire to break a pattern
tics of offenders’ job, treatment, and family of criminality. Without genuine motivation on
responsibilities. the part of the offender-client, treatment
problems can be guaranteed. Clients need to
feel hope and counselors need to plan a con-
Barriers to Treatment tinuum of events that can begin to generate
hope. During early stages of treatment, the
Probationers and parolees may live in fear of
offender-client should be oriented toward
the system; their freedom is conditional, and a
small accomplishments.
mistake is likely to lead to reincarceration.
Among the many internal barriers that can Flexibility on the part of community correc-
inhibit treatment success for offender-clients tions officials is important. Both treatment
are programs and corrections agencies can work
• A history of failure together to build opportunities for success—
• Alienation from and cynicism about the keeping an appointment, having a clean urine
social structures and governmental agencies test, or completing homework—small, struc-
that typically have had a major impact on tured steps that clients can take with relative
them ease and derive confidence from as they

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 progress. When the client completes one goal, means that maintaining recovery is a long-
the provider should be ready to suggest the term goal.
next. Incentives can be built into the system
as well. For example, the more frequent the
negative drug test results, the less frequent Lifestyle Changes
the mandatory testing. The kinds of changes community corrections
professionals ask drug offenders to undertake
Those who abuse substances often are gifted are extraordinarily challenging and difficult
manipulators with long histories of manipula- to contemplate on a personal level. Many
tive behavior in many systems. They may be offenders have had limited experience with
able to simulate motivation but lack any real success and few opportunities to test their
emotional investment in changing behavior. ability to succeed. A drug court or prison
Clear, consistent, and uniform messages pro- may be the first setting in which some offend-
mote recovery and prevent the two systems ers have a genuine chance to discover the
from being used against one another. If the capacity to change their lifestyles.
word “on the street” is that staff can be
manipulated, treatment providers will face an A counselor who is a role model of courage or
uphill battle with many clients. compassion can often be very effective in per-
suading clients to reevaluate their lifestyles.
Motivational interviewing is one of the most On the other hand, counselors should also be
frequently used strategies for enhancing moti- prepared for setbacks, lapses, and slow
vation. The technique assumes the client’s progress, as offenders come to terms with the
ambivalence about change and produces cog- extent of lifestyle change that is being asked
nitive dissonance by eliciting the negative con- of them.
sequences of the addictive behavior.
Motivational interviewing has been effective
in the treatment of alcoholism (Bien et al. Self-Help Groups
1993; Galbraith 1989; Miller and Rollnick Self-help groups frequently are a crucial com-
1991) and methadone treatment for opioid ponent in recovery; they can provide peer
abuse (Saunders et al. 1995; Van Bilsen and support and nurture positive change. As
Van Emst 1986). For more on motivational bridges between incarceration and communi-
interviewing, see the section on brief treat- ty, they can help with crises and personal
ment in chapter 8 and TIP 35 Enhancing growth. Probation and parole officers often
Motivation for Change in Substance Abuse advise clients to attend well-known programs
Treatment (CSAT 1999b). like Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics
Anonymous, saying, “Don’t take my word.
Negative Counselor Attitudes I’m not the expert. Listen to the folks who’ve
been there.” Other self-help groups may be
Treatment is impeded when counselors have a appropriate depending on a client’s beliefs,
negative perception of the client’s desire to needs, and interests, such as Survivors of
change, believe there is a poor prognosis for Incest Anonymous, Secular Organizations for
recovery, or are reluctant to serve offenders Sobriety, church or feminist groups, or veter-
in general. Clients easily pick up on a an organizations. Practitioners need to
provider’s negative attitude, which often con- remember, however, that although self-help
firms their own feelings about the futility of groups are not a substitute for counseling,
attempts to give up drugs. The cross-training they can be an important adjunct to it.
of professionals helps build an understanding
of offender-clients’ needs and potential, but
professionals in both systems must acknowl-
edge that the very nature of substance abuse

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 Adherence to Supervision Vulnerability to Relapse
Conditions Both parole and probation officers, who may
Both parole and probation officers need to be have a supportive role before the client enters
attuned to treatment needs, the dynamics of treatment, are likely to move into supervisory
substance use disorders, and the changes mode once treatment is underway to reduce
required to maximize an offender-client’s public safety and liability risks. Zero toler-
chance to succeed. Training needs to be pro- ance and “three strikes” policies make it diffi-
vided to them on how to craft requirements cult for officers to overlook drug lapses and
that support a client’s potential for success. contradict knowledge that substance use dis-
Flexibility must be built into the require- order is a chronic disease. Relapse is not nec-
ments, given the complex pressures on most essarily a failure. The common belief that
offenders in the community. Cross-training is treatment does not work is often based on the
necessary to facilitate information sharing fact that most people recovering from sub-
among the entire range of professionals stance use disorders relapse from time to
involved from presentence to probation or time.
parole. While public safety is always a priori-
ty, training for probation and parole officers Roles as Workers and
should emphasize that the offender’s long-
term treatment will bring sustained improve- Taxpayers
ments in public safety. Not only have arrests and imprisonment
removed many young men and increasing
Revocations because of technical violations of numbers of young women from their commu-
probation or parole requirements are a major nities and families, the majority have no
barrier to completion of successful treatment. financial resources to cushion their return.
Required expectations for offender behavior Their length of time away from the job world
need to be realistic. Cross-training can be and lack of skills or experience to enter the
helpful in fostering a shared vision of success. marketplace leave many offenders low on the
Such training should have specific goals. For job ladder and further unable to support
example, the consensus panel suggests that families or meet social expectations. Simply
training for probation officers working with having a job, and particularly paying taxes,
drug offenders could include education on can be a completely foreign experience for
what treatment is and is not. Generic models many offenders. If parole or probation
of treatment should be presented. Similarly, reporting and other multiple requirements
treatment professionals working with drug are inflexible, they can prevent clients from
offenders should be trained on the role of being able to earn a living and contribute as
parole and probation in the criminal justice tax-paying citizens.
system. Probation and parole are frequently
the most misunderstood element of the sys- Increasingly, vocational training, GED pro-
tem, considered to be “law enforcement” by grams, and job readiness training are being
treatment professionals and “social work” by added to treatment. If programs do not offer
law enforcement. Often the breakdowns in these services, they can link to community
communication between probation, parole, agencies that can provide them. Offenders
and treatment professionals are the result of need specific preparation for responding to a
a lack of understanding of each other’s roles. prospective employer’s questions about their
past. Lying is often a first choice, given the
prospect that admitting to a criminal history
will likely bar them from the job. A felon may

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 be legally obligated to disclose a
criminal past. Advice to the Counselor:
Treatment Issues for People Under
Treatment for Community Supervision
Specific Populations • Counselors can help offenders overcome the stigma of
past incarceration by encouraging them to become
Both probationers and parolees active as volunteers in support of a community activity.
with substance use disorders are
likely to have additional treat- • For some clients financial stresses can be an obstacle to
ment needs. Model programs successful treatment. Counselors can work with criminal
described at the end of this chap- justice personnel to help plan realistic financial require-
ter include comprehensive ser- ments for clients.
vices to address a range of issues. • Counselors need to help clients address any internal bar-
This section briefly highlights the riers clients may be experiencing, such as a history of fail-
treatment issues of specific popu- ure, sense of hopelessness, or the perception that treat-
lations. For more detailed infor- ment is further punishment. Counselors can help offend-
mation, see chapter 5, Major ers understand that the goal of community corrections is
Treatment Issues and to prevent them from being reincarcerated.
Approaches. • An essential first step for treatment is to establish a
client’s motivation to change. Counselors should be
familiar with motivational techniques (such as motiva-
People with
tional interviewing) and how to create or enhance a
co-occurring client’s desire to break a pattern of criminality.
disorders • Counselors should be careful not to project negative atti-
Of the 74 percent of probation- tudes, which might be picked up by clients and reinforce
ers and parolees identified as their feelings of futility about substance abuse treat-
having drug and/or alcohol ment.
problems, 11.4 percent were • Being a role model of courage or compassion can be
also identified as having mental effective in persuading clients to reevaluate their
illness (Beck 2000c). The preva- lifestyles and make positive changes.
lence of co-occurring disorders • Self-help groups can be a crucial component in a client’s
among these populations means recovery by providing peer support and nurturing posi-
that many offenders will need tive feelings.
assistance with their mental ill-
ness as well as their drug or • Counselors can help clients applying for employment
alcohol problems. Treatment for prepare for responding to a prospective employer’s ques-
co-occurring mental disorders tions about their past.
should be tailored to the partic-
ular treatment plan, and provides an online information source of
revised according to ongoing assessment. value to those who work with offenders. The
Coordinated (integrated when possible) ser- GAINS Center collects and analyzes informa-
vices are especially important for offenders tion, and develops materials specifically for
with mental illness. An example of one model people who work with offenders with mental
for treating offenders with mental illness is illness, and provides technical assistance to
highlighted on the next page. help localities plan, implement, and operate
The National GAINS Center for People with appropriate, cost-effective programs.
Co-occurring Disorders in the Justice System For further information go to
www.gainscenter.samhsa.gov/.

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PACT (Programs for Assertive Community Treatment)
The PACT model targets individuals with severe and persistent mental illness (which may include
schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder and severe and recurrent depressive dis-
orders, and occasionally severe personality disorders or severe anxiety disorders). Many if not most
PACT clients have co-occurring addictive disorders, medical problems, and more than one psychiatric
illness. The hallmark of PACT is low caseload size (15 clients per staff person) and an integrated team
approach that includes people with medical, psychiatric, nursing, social work, psychology, case manage-
ment, addictions, and other expertise who view the clients as a shared responsibility. Typically these
programs will follow the client across locations. They do outreach into homeless shelters and street loca-
tions, they work with other providers when the client is hospitalized, and they will work with jails to
advocate for good treatment.

Research indicates that PACT is effective in reducing hospital recidivism and, less consistently, in
improving other client outcomes (Drake et al. 1998a; Wingerson and Ries 1999). Another study com-
pared a PACT with a standard case management approach at 3-year followup. The results indicated
that the PACT adapted for clients with co-occurring disorders produced greater improvements on mea-
sures of quality of life and clinician ratings of alcohol use and substance abuse (McHugo et al. 1999).

Female clients and children Clients with HIV/AIDS or

Nearly a million women were on probation in other illnesses
2003, and nearly 100,000 were on parole Offenders face additional challenges when
(Glaze and Palla 2004). Women under com- they are unable to work because of illness.
munity supervision accounted for 85 percent Access to medical help is essential. The con-
of females in the criminal justice system in sensus panel believes that comprehensive
1998. About 45 percent of women whose assistance to offenders should include preven-
parole ended in 1996 were back in prison or tion education, medical and social service
had absconded. Women who successfully fin- support, grief counseling, and other psycho-
ished parole were incarcerated for an average logical services. Services should include infec-
of 15 months and on parole for an additional tious disease risk assessment and screening,
20 months (Greenfeld and Snell 1999). medical interventions such as primary care,
Mothers who are to be incarcerated often lose and family counseling. Continuing care
custody of their children because of neglect should include followup and hospice care.
and/or abuse, but the loss of children is Case managers can assist in coordinating care
extremely difficult for them to accept. If chil- for such infectious diseases as HIV, hepatitis
dren are removed, criminal justice and treat- C, tuberculosis, and sexually transmitted dis-
ment providers need to consider providing eases. For more on infectious diseases in
assistance for dealing with grief and loss. A criminal justice clients, see chapters 2 and 6.
client who has demonstrated a sustained peri-
od of sobriety during treatment should be
considered for a phased return of her chil-
Treatment Issues
dren. Mothers reentering the community from Specific to People on
correctional institutions are likely to have a
difficult time reuniting with their children. Parole
They and their children should work with Prisoners released into the community face a
family service agencies on reunification sometimes bewildering transition. Nearly 80
issues, when appropriate. percent of prisoners returning to the commu-

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 nity are released on parole under conditional counterparts who did not receive aftercare
release (Petersilia 2000). A successful transi- services. Inciardi (1996) reported similar
tion from offender to citizen often depends on findings: lower rates of drug use and recidi-
successful treatment. Successful treatment vism than those enrolled only in institutional
helps individuals to be more realistic about treatment programs.
their strengths and weaknesses, more skilled Residential aftercare contributes to improved
and willing to endure obstacles encountered postprison outcomes. For optimal results, the
in maintaining a job or obtaining an educa- offender should remain in treatment in the
tion, and more confident about meeting fami- community. Studies show, for example, that
ly and work responsibilities. the most effective treatment lasts a minimum
of 3–6 months, and outcomes improve with
Continuum of Care additional time in treatment. This is true for
Because substance use disorders are long- all treatment modalities and particularly for
term, relapsing illnesses, a crucial aspect for treatment of offenders (Hubbard et al. 1988;
reentry is to develop and sustain an integrat- Simpson 1984; Wexler 1988).
ed continuum of care between substance
abuse treatment providers, the parole officer, Case Management
and social service agencies that can assist the
inmate’s reintegration into the community. Case management is the crucial function that
Ideally, cross-system integration for offender links the offender with appropriate resources,
transitional services contributes to cost bene- tracks progress, reports information to super-
fits as a result of reduced recidivism (Inciardi visors, and monitors conditions imposed by
1996; National Institute of Justice 1995; the supervising agency. These activities take
Swartz et al. 1996). However, the parolee place within the context of an ongoing rela-
does not exist in a discrete, well-coordinated tionship with the client. The goal of case man-
system, but rather in a cluster of independent agement is continuity of treatment, which, for
agencies and entities with separate justice the offender in transition, can be defined as
responsibilities. Some entities collaborate the ongoing assessment and identification of
closely; others do not. Most operate under needs and the provision of treatment without
separate funding streams, with differing orga- gaps in services or supervision. Account-
nizational missions that may or may not share ability is an important element of a transition
philosophical orientations toward public safe- plan, and case management includes coordi-
ty and offender rehabilitation. Boundary nating the use of sanctions and incentives
spanners and case managers can sometimes among the criminal justice, substance abuse
help maintain continuity. TIP 30, Continuity treatment, and possibly other systems.
of Offender Treatment for Substance Use Ideally, case management activities should
Disorders From Institution to Community begin in the institution before release and
(CSAT 1998b), discusses this topic in depth. continue without interruption throughout the
transition period and into the community.
Aftercare and Continuing Care Reassessments should be conducted at vari-
ous stages throughout the incarceration and
Several studies have supported the long-term community release process. These periodic
efficacy of postprison aftercare and treatment assessments should form the basis for ongoing
services in the reduction of recidivism and case management and service delivery.
relapse. For example, Wexler (1995) found
that those who participated in prison- and Ancillary services are needed before and after
community-based therapeutic community release to prepare the offender for the return
treatment committed fewer crimes than their to family, employment, and the community.

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 Studies (Knight et al. 1999a; Martin et al. new methods for resolving conflicts. Family
1999; Wexler et al. 1999b) have revealed the members should be involved whenever possi-
importance of aftercare for the maintenance ble, and participation in self-help groups
of treatment effects. Foremost among needs should be encouraged.
for ancillary services are drug-free housing or
other living arrangements, employment, fami-
ly support, transportation, education, and Recidivism
primary health care. Others include literacy Parole failures now account for 35 percent of
training, HIV/AIDS education, and prosocial all prison admissions. Two-thirds of all
support networks (Belenko and Peugh 1998; parolees are rearrested within 3 years
Hiller et al. 1999b). Offenders may need help (Petersilia 2000), many on technical revoca-
learning basic life skills such as budgeting, tions, but most rearrests occur in the first 6
using public transportation, and parenting. months. Offenders with mental illness are espe-
Improving clients’ likelihood of obtaining a cially likely to be rearrested.
job through GED preparation, enrollment in
an educational program, vocational training, Given the importance of aftercare in the
or job-seeking skills classes increases their reduction of recidivism, several Federal and
chances of success after release. State Initiatives have sought to provide inte-
grative treatment. One such program, the
This array of services reflects the multiple Serious and Violent Offender Reentry
psychosocial needs of offenders and takes into Initiative, is highlighted below.
account the likelihood that they may experi-
ence periods of relapse, requiring more inten-
sive levels of treatment and supervision.
Other needs are training to improve interper-
sonal skills within families and among peers
and training in anger management to learn

Serious and Violent Offender Reentry Initiative

In conjunction with several Federal partners, the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice
Programs, created a comprehensive program to reduce violent crime by helping high-risk offenders pre-
pare for reentry to society. The Initiative provides funding for the development, implementation, and
enhancement of reentry programs. Programs funded under the Initiative will be tailored to address the
three phases of reentry:

• Phase 1—Protect and Prepare. Institution-based programs will provide services to prepare the
offender for reentry, including education, mental health and substance abuse treatment, job training
mentoring, and diagnostic and risk assessment.
• Phase 2—Control and Restore. These community-based transition programs will assist offenders prior
to and immediately following their release by providing education, monitoring, mentoring, life skills
training, assessment, job skills development, and mental health and substance abuse treatment.
• Phase 3—Sustain and Support. In this phase, community-based, long-term support programs help
offenders who have successfully completed their criminal justice supervision to connect with social ser-
vices agencies and community-based organizations that provide ongoing services.

Further information on the Serious and Violent Offender Reentry Initiative is available at the Office of
Justice Programs Web site: www.ojp.usdoj.gov/reentry/learn.html.

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 Treatment Advice to the Counselor:
Issues Specific Treatment Issues for People on Parole
to Probationers • Counselors can collaborate with parole officers and social
service agencies to assist a client’s reintegration into the
Compared to parolees, proba-
community and help maintain the continuity of services.
tioners are less likely to have
spent extended time in a correc- • Counselors can help clients with securing postprison
tional facility, and their ties to aftercare and treatment services, which have been
the community are relatively shown to reduce recidivism and relapse.
intact. The latter is both a ben- • Ancillary services (e.g., drug-free housing, employment,
efit and a detriment in terms of family support, transportation, education, health care)
substance abuse. On the one are needed before and after release from prison to pre-
hand, offenders on probation pare the client for return to the community.
may have the support of their
families and their communities.
nated response. Figure 10-2 (next page) pro-
They may be able to maintain some consisten-
vides an example of how the goals of the
cy in their employment, their residence, and
treatment and criminal justice systems can be
their family lives. On the other hand, proba-
viewed as similar, although on the surface
tioners face a more immediate return to the
they appear disparate.
surroundings and influences associated with
their drug or alcohol use. For example, the
offender with alcohol dependence is likely to Memorandum of
return to the same neighborhood with the
Understanding
same bars, liquor stores, and friends.
When a substance abuse treatment program
As with parolees, in order to be effective and a criminal justice agency collaborate, an
treatment must necessarily focus on changing MOU will outline the objectives of each part-
ingrained patterns of behavior and thinking ner, the expectations each partner has about
and avoiding the people, places, and things the obligations of the other, and communica-
that the offender associates with drug or alco- tions between the program and the criminal
hol use. Unlike people on parole, however, justice agency. For programs treating offend-
the issue is not so much to reintegrate into ers, it is crucial to identify who will make cer-
society, but rather to learn new ways to live tain decisions and what kinds of information
in that society. Much of the information pre- will be reported. For example, will the pro-
sented in chapter 7 is also applicable to pro- gram or the criminal justice agency decide
bationers, since many probationers have been when an offender’s relapse into alcohol or
sentenced through drug courts. drug use will be handled as a violation of the
conditions of probation? How detailed are the
program’s reports to the criminal justice
Strategies for agency? Matters such as these can be resolved
Improving System upfront between the program and criminal
justice agency. An MOU or letter of agree-
Collaboration ment makes explicit the responsibilities
Initiatives such as cross-training, coordinated agreed upon by each system.
and comprehensive planning, and followup
interdisciplinary meetings can help justice
and treatment system partners to develop a
shared, client-centered mission and a coordi-

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 Figure 10-2
Paradigm of Collaboration

Goals of Treatment System Goals of Supervision System Shared Goals

• Reduce recidivism/criminal • Reduce recidivism/criminal • Minimize risk to public.
behavior. behavior. • Obtain adherence to treatment
• Provide evaluation and treat- • Maximize the use of databases on plan and abstinence from sub-
ment services. the offender. stance use.
• Practice social skills. • Enhance supervision. • Alleviate symptoms of illness.
• Develop working alliance. • Rely on third party expertise. • Promote successful community
• Prevent secondary pathology. • Focus on public safety. reintegration with the goal of
abstinence.
• Collaborate/consult with other • Respond to court mandates.
providers. • Encourage family/social support.
• Honor confidentiality. • Support employment efforts.

Information-Sharing and be established by an initial agreement

between the offender-client’s probation or
Confidentiality Issues parole officer and treatment provider.
To develop effective treatment plans that
respond to individual needs and problems,
community-based organizations need infor- Personnel and Training
mation from the paroling institution about the While some States do not require licensing for
offender’s previous substance abuse treat- treatment providers, it is undesirable to have
ment. Obtaining such information often is unaccredited, unlicensed people providing
problematic because of ethical considerations treatment. The consensus panel feels strongly
about client privacy and Federal laws guaran- that individuals providing treatment to
teeing strict confidentiality of information offender populations should meet minimum
about all people receiving substance abuse standards of recognized accrediting authori-
prevention, assessment, and treatment ser- ties in addition to receiving specialized train-
vices. For more detailed information on confi- ing in substance use disorders and relapse
dentiality and privacy, see chapter 7. prevention. Special attention needs to be paid
(Additional information on confidentiality to the training of recovering staff who are
can be found at www.hipaa.samhsa.gov; also essential counseling resources for therapeutic
consult CSAT 2004.) communities and other programming. Their
credibility with clients and role modeling
potential cannot be underestimated.
Program Violations Programs that include opportunities for
Ideally, program violations should be clients to begin counselor training while in
addressed in the context of treatment needs custody enrich programs and offer increased
before legal sanctions are considered, hope for participants. However, careful
depending on the severity of the violation. guidelines are needed concerning crime-free
However, this is realistic only if the supervis- and sober years, in addition to other stan-
ing agent and the provider of care agree on dard professional counselor requirements.
how to make it work; it is not realistic if there
is not a solid agreement between the two sys- Whenever possible, training should be car-
tems. When possible, this understanding can ried out across criminal justice and substance

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 abuse treatment systems and should integrate Special presentations can be made to policy-
personnel from both. The curriculum should makers (e.g., State and local legislators or advi-
cover needs and approaches to specific popu- sors to the State or county) that focus more on
lations in the jurisdiction, such as women, systems and legislative issues. For more on
minorities, those with co-occurring mental training on screening and assessment, see chap-
disorders, and clients with special needs, and ter 2. For general information on treating
incorporate input from each of these groups offenders, see chapter 5.
to ensure the training’s relevance, accuracy,
and sensitivity. General topics to consider
include Sample Programs
• A broad overview of how each system works
• Common ground shared by substance abuse Treatment Accountability for
treatment and criminal justice systems Safer Communities
• Education on the language and jargon of the For a description of TASC, see chapter 7.
systems so that providers understand each
other’s language
• Clarification of system roles and personnel
The Amity Project
roles within each system The Amity Project was a collaboration
• Ways in which the two systems can communi- between Amity, Inc., and the Pima County,
cate, work together, and manage conflicts Arizona, Department of Probation and fund-
ed by The Center for Substance Abuse
• Cultural competence issues Treatment, U.S. Department of Health and
• Confidentiality requirements Human Services, in 1990. The program tar-
• Effective case management for the offender- geted offenders who were at high risk of hav-
client ing their probation revoked because of their
substance abuse. By incorporating the key
• Rationales for intermediate sanctions pro-
elements of a therapeutic community into a
grams for drug offenders
day and evening program, the unique struc-
• Eligibility requirements for intermediate ture escalated sanctions, including urine
sanctions programs and how they can be screens and varying supervision levels, case
applied to individual cases management, educational and vocational
• Reporting requirements and agreements training, family support and counseling, coor-
• Pharmacotherapy dination of medical services, and intensive
aftercare. After 2 years, drug use relapses
Participants in training for this type of commu- among probationers declined, positive urine
nity supervision program should include screens decreased by more than 50 percent in
• Judges the first year, and job placement increased.
Because of the success of the employment
• Prosecutors component, the project had to extend its
• Probation and parole officers activities to nights and weekends to accommo-
• Treatment program administrators date the employed offenders. The program
ended when funding was not renewed, despite
• Counselors
its promising start (Healey 1999).
• Public treatment-funding agencies
• Defense attorneys
• Ancillary program staff

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 Breaking the Cycle KEY–CREST
A joint project of the ONDCP and the Located in Wilmington, Delaware, KEY-
National Institute of Justice, U.S. CREST has an in-prison therapeutic commu-
Department of Justice, Breaking the Cycle is nity, and a 6-month residential, community-
designed to interrupt the downward spiral of based TC with a work release program for
drug use, crime, imprisonment, and recidi- inmates with histories of substance abuse.
vism and is currently being tested by three The program includes an aftercare stage,
adult justice systems nationwide. The goal of where clients are under community supervi-
the program is to reduce drug use and crime sion. Data from a 3-year followup indicate
through increased collaboration between jus- that the group in aftercare shows the most
tice system practitioners and treatment powerful effects of the earlier treatment
providers. The Breaking the Cycle model (Martin et al. 1999). For additional informa-
encourages a change in the way both systems tion, see chapter 9.
respond to offenders who use drugs and
includes the following initiatives:
Special Offender Services
• Drug testing of all arrestees before the initial
court hearing Program
• Placement of people who use drugs in appro- One model program for the treatment of
priate treatment and monitoring programs offenders who have developmental disabilities
or at least three deficits in essential adaptive
• Intensive pretrial and post-sentence case
skills or behaviors was developed in the mid-
management
1980s by Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
• Appropriate, graduated sanctions and incen- This program, known as Special Offenders
tives to address offender behavior Services (SOS), helps qualified offenders who
• Judicial oversight of offender compliance have been placed on probation or parole.
(National Institute of Justice 2001) SOS works in a number of areas to help this
group by educating criminal justice person-
Probationers in Recovery nel, facilitating the use of social services
(through case management), building client
An intensive probation program in San Diego self-esteem (which it does by rewarding small
County, California, Probationers in Recovery successes and not placing unreasonable
requires offenders to participate in intensive demands on its clients), educating clients
drug treatment and drug testing. The pro- about their rights and responsibilities, and
gram has made a strong effort to combine providing skills training in areas such as
substance abuse treatment with the height- recreational activities (since many offenders
ened surveillance of intensive supervision. who are cognitively challenged may not know
The program targets high-risk offenders and how to spend their free time). The program’s
excludes people with psychotic disorders and success is demonstrated by the extremely low
excessive criminal or violent histories. The recidivism rate of its clients, which, as of
requirements for program completion are 1992, was only 5 percent (Wood and White
comparatively high, including self-help, group 1992).
and individual therapy, job club, drug educa-
tion, social skills development, and life skills
components lasting a minimum of 6 months
(Curtis et al. 1994).

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 Conclusions and • Probationers who have avoided incarcera-
tion should receive education on the reali-
Recommendations ties of incarceration and the impact of being
Based on their knowledge and experience, a felon on the offenders’ lives.
consensus panel members offer the following • Ideally, case management activities for
conclusions and recommendations regarding parolees should begin in the institution
treatment for probationers and parolees: before release and continue throughout the
• Offenders can be effectively controlled and transition period for a minimum of 3
managed by a combination of treatment and months of treatment after release.
surveillance while on probation at a far • Reassessment should be conducted through-
lower cost than if they are in jail or prison. out the period of community supervision.
• Offenders under community supervision • All residential treatment should be followed
who have substance use disorders need ser- by continued care in an outpatient setting.
vices from multiple systems. Services should • Optimally, probation and parole officers
be accessible on an as-needed basis to should visit and assess the client’s residence
ensure positive outcomes and smooth tran- and place of employment periodically in the
sitions. course of community supervision.
• Cross-training of probation and parole offi- • Vocational programming should be ongoing
cers, case managers, and substance abuse and integrated with substance abuse treat-
counselors is vital for the delivery of coor- ment.
dinated services.
• Community supervision staff should be
• Community supervision should be based on involved in treatment planning and treat-
the recognition that relapses are unavoid- ment team activities whenever possible,
able and not necessarily indicative of fail- particularly when issues of sanctions and
ure. Intensification in the level of supervi- placement in community treatment are
sion should be matched by an intensifica- reviewed.
tion of the level of treatment. Likewise, the
intensity of supervision should decrease
over time as the individual meets treatment
goals.

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 11 Key Issues Related
To Program
Development

Overview
In This An important thread running throughout this TIP is the interdepen-
Chapter… dence of criminal justice and substance abuse treatment systems,
which influences what program activities are undertaken and how
Reconciling Public Safety they are implemented. The members of the TIP consensus panel feel
and Public Health strongly that effective collaboration between the criminal justice and
Interests substance abuse treatment systems can result in better treatment for
offenders and, ultimately, a reduction in crime. When available and
Interdependence of
effectively implemented, substance abuse treatment programs can
Criminal Justice and
reduce recidivism, reduce substance use, and help offenders to change
Treatment Systems
their lives. The guiding notion in this chapter is to provide thoughtful
Program-Level consideration of key issues that frame effective programming and
Coordination coordination.

Research and Evaluation This chapter is primarily aimed at program administrators, although
counselors will benefit from reading it as well. The chapter presents
Cost Issues information on issues such as reconciling the goals of the criminal jus-
Key Goals of SAMHSA tice and substance abuse treatment systems; the interdependence of
the two systems and how to collaborate effectively; program-level
Conclusions coordination, including barriers to coordination and solutions, and
integrating criminal justice and substance abuse treatment; research
and evaluation issues; cost issues; and conclusions.

Reconciling Public Safety and

Public Health Interests
Any discussion concerning the effectiveness of substance abuse treat-
ment for clients under criminal justice supervision needs to address
the historic differences between the criminal justice and public health
systems. These differences influence the nature and quality of services
provided at both the program and policy levels. A basic difference is
the primary focuses of the two fields. The responsibility of the crimi-
nal justice system is to protect the public safety, with a focus on activi-

235
 ties designed to isolate, and supervise individ- tant to both systems—is the reduction of
uals who threaten the lives and well-being of crime. The remainder of this chapter
others (Office of the Federal Register 2004). addresses ways to build on that common
The substance abuse treatment system’s focus ground to create systems that habilitate
is on restoring individuals to productive lives offenders, prevent crime, and protect the
and minimizing the consequences of alcohol public.
and drug dependence on people with sub-
stance use disorders, their families, and com- “Good treatment is good public safety.”
munities. —Claire McKaskill, former
Because of these differences in focus, the two county prosecutor in Missouri
systems sometimes operate at cross-purposes.
The perceived need to “get tough” on crime
and the rehabilitation of the offender have Interdependence of
fueled the contin- Criminal Justice and
ued debate.
Offenders are Treatment Systems
The missions of sometimes viewed The criminal justice and substance abuse
as less deserving treatment systems can work together to
public health competitors for improve the results of both systems. The
scarce substance Criminal Justice Treatment Planning Chart
departments and abuse treatment prepared by the Center for Substance Abuse
services compared Treatment (CSAT) might serve as a frame of
correctional to nonoffending cit- reference (CSAT 1994b). In the chart (Figure
izens. For some, 11-1, pp. 238–239), specific connections
agencies are punishment is the between the criminal justice and substance
primary goal; treat- abuse treatment systems are targeted.
ment—if available
complementary. at all—is sec- It is vitally important that these two systems,
ondary. and the people who work within them, agree
that treatment must be tailored to the partic-
At the same time, ular criminal justice setting and to the client’s
security and public safety issues may not be a stage in the recovery process. Steps to pro-
primary consideration for substance abuse mote integration between the criminal justice
treatment professionals. Counselors may for- and the substance abuse treatment systems
get that offenders are there because they have are discussed below.
committed crimes, sometimes violent ones,
and that not all offenders will become law-
abiding citizens, even if they are not under Effective Collaboration
the influence of drugs or alcohol. Moreover, Between Criminal Justice and
some treatment programs may not address Treatment Systems
the additional needs of criminal justice
clients, such as issues underlying criminal Several conditions must exist for effective rela-
activity (e.g., criminal belief systems and tionships between different groups or systems
criminal peer groups). (Argyris 1970), such as the treatment and crim-
inal justice systems. These conditions include
Despite these differences, the missions of pub- • Investment in the system’s effectiveness
lic health departments and correctional agen-
• Confidence in their own system
cies are complementary. An important com-
mon ground—a goal that is critically impor- • Belief in the interdependent nature of the
systems

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 • Willingness to accept or develop common in the criminal justice and substance abuse
goals to link the systems treatment systems. Whoever commissions the
• Willingness to work collaboratively with other collaborative project activities must be kept
systems on joint projects informed about progress and goals at every
stage, preferably in an informal, uncompli-
The consensus panel recommends the following cated way. A systems audit may be an effec-
basic principles, which are used to promote tive way to measure the starting point and
change in different organizations and systems level of collaboration. This may be conducted
but can be applied to the criminal justice and internally by project staff or by external eval-
substance abuse treatment systems: uators.
• Development of leadership and goals
• Endorsement from system leaders Establishment of common
• Establishment of common goals and objec- goals and objectives
tives
For systems collaboration to be effective, a
• Identification of stakeholders unifying goal must be identified and pursued.
The following section describes how these rec- The planning group should set a unifying goal
ommended principles can be used to strengthen that encompasses the needs of both the sub-
coordination between criminal justice and sub- stance abuse treatment and criminal justice
stance abuse treatment systems. systems. For example, a goal to reallocate
money from current treatment programs in
order to treat other groups of offenders may
Development of leadership be divisive rather than unifying. However, a
and goals goal of finding new funding for offender treat-
ment that focuses on the most dangerous
Small groups of individuals who have endorse- offenders is an example of a superordinate or
ment of leadership within the criminal justice unifying goal. The process of articulating
and substance abuse treatment systems can goals will help to clarify and resolve differ-
help develop an agenda for action. Preliminary ences among group members and to expedite
goals that link the two systems can then be project development. As soon as the goals
established. It is important that preliminary have been determined, objectives should be
goals identified are specific and attainable. described. A series of concrete objectives
Building on small successes at the beginning of should be accompanied by an action plan to
the process is important. achieve the goals. The objectives should then
be assigned to individual group members for
followup.
Endorsement from system
leaders
Formal endorsement should be obtained for
Identification of
collaborative projects from both systems’ stakeholders
leaders. Endorsement may be implicit if lead- Everyone has a vested interest in preventing
ers are part of the group or may be obtained and addressing crime related to substance
from a more formalized process if they are abuse. As the example of Portland’s Regional
not. This endorsement can take the form of Drug Initiative (see text box on page 240)
an executive order from the governor, mayor, demonstrates, when systems and individuals
or commissioner; a legislative declaration for work together the results can be impressive.
the group’s work; or simply a memorandum
of understanding from those who hold power

Key Issues Related to Program Development 237

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 Figure 11-1
CSAT Criminal Justice Treatment Planning Chart

Key Issues Related to Program Development 239

Regional Drug Initiative, Portland, Oregon
In 1987, citizens and leaders in Portland, Oregon, and surrounding communities united to form a coali-
tion, the Regional Drug Initiative (RDI). Although the RDI was dissolved in June 2002, it continues to
serve as a national model for community coalitions. Join Together hosts an archival Web site
(www.regionaldruginitiative.org) that contains basic documents describing RDI, its approach, and how
to replicate its work.

RDI’s purpose was to substantially reduce alcohol and drug abuse in Portland and Multnomah County.
It worked to coordinate networking efforts of the criminal justice system, treatment and prevention
agencies, healthcare and education systems, community organizations and advocates, youth, the faith
community, businesses, and the media. RDI aimed to increase the number of drug-free workplaces,
strengthen youth and adult leadership to reduce alcohol and drug use among youth, and educate com-
munity leaders and the public on actions and policies needed to reduce substance abuse.

The Drug Impact Index was an annual compilation of indicators that highlighted the severity of the drug
problem in Oregon and Multnomah County. The last volume of the Index (2001) showed that approxi-
mately one fifth of those needing substance abuse treatment in Oregon received it in any one year.

The Index also showed that that when stakeholders cooperate, treatment can work. For example, every
dollar invested in public substance abuse treatment returned over $5 in direct costs to taxpayers. Other
significant findings from the report included:
• In the Multnomah County, Oregon STOP (Sanction Treatment Opportunity Progress) program, which
provided court-monitored outpatient treatment, graduates averaged 0.4 re-arrests 2 years following com-
pletion of the program, versus 1.5 re-arrests for people who were eligible to participate in the program
but did not.
• Due to court-mandated treatment, for every dollar spent, $2.50 was saved in direct State and local
government costs. Total savings including theft and costs to victims amounted to $10 per dollar spent.
• Positive drug tests in the workplace had increased since 1997, after they had decreased by almost half
from 1993 to 1997.
• The percentage of adult arrestees testing positive for drugs was 67 percent in 2000. The percentage
testing positive for drugs was similar across a wide variety of offenses.
• Alcohol-involved traffic deaths declined 28 percent statewide and 43 percent in Multnomah County
between 1998 and 1999. Alcohol-related deaths are at their lowest level in over 20 years.
• Drug-related deaths dropped in 2000, both statewide (by 15 percent) and countywide (by 35 percent).
Eighty percent of drug-related deaths in Multnomah County were heroin related.
Source: Regional Drug Initiative 2001.

The following groups can be targeted to gar- relevant issues. For example, officials might
ner support for initiatives designed to provide consider releasing an annual community
substance abuse treatment for offenders. progress report, similar to a corporate annual
report that includes facts such as the number
The public. As taxpayers, voters, and resi- of people who have successfully completed a
dents, the public can influence what happens treatment program. When members of the
at every point along the criminal justice treat- public participate in planning, an ongoing
ment continuum. As such, they are primary educative process is initiated. Public involve-
stakeholders who should be kept informed of ment also can address fears associated with

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 proximity to offenders who use drugs and ment systems must be kept open. Continual
help the public recognize the benefits of treat- efforts should be made to communicate to the
ment programs (e.g., jobs in the community, media a full picture of the multifaceted issues
reduced crime, etc.). surrounding crime, substance use disorders,
and substance abuse treatment. When media
Victims. Those victimized by a crime include representatives are involved in planning, they
the crime victim and family members—espe- may begin to see the positive side of joint
cially children and significant others. Several efforts of the criminal justice and substance
States have passed constitutional amendments abuse treatment systems.
that protect the rights of victims and that
usually provide an opportunity for the victim Legislators. Legislators should be consulted
to take part in the criminal justice process. and provided up-to-date information about
Additionally, community-based victims’ rights offenders who use substances and are
groups have been established in many com- involved with the criminal justice system. It is
munities, and some prosecutors’ offices important that they also become aware of
employ victim advocates. “success” stories, so that the influence of
failed cases does not dominate their policy
Victims have a variety of interests, depending decisions. The political stance of being “tough
on the circumstances of their cases. Most vic- on crime” and “waging war on drugs” has
tims want to see a combination of punish- resulted in legislation requiring mandatory
ment, restitution, and protection, while oth- sentences for drug offenses, which must be
ers may be interested in having the offender’s tempered with information regarding positive
substance abuse problem addressed. There treatment outcomes, the availability of effec-
are a number of “indirect” victims of drug- tive alternatives to incarceration, and the
related crime who are not readily identified consequences of punitive approaches for drug
by law enforcement or the courts, such as offenders. Tough crime bills (e.g., “three
individuals who live near “crack” houses and strikes” laws) have resulted in high criminal
whose main goal is to close them down. As justice expenses that often shift limited funds
stakeholders, these victims should have the from social services and education to con-
opportunity to represent their own interests. struction and operation of correctional facili-
Recovering criminal justice clients. Offenders ties—actions that tend to exacerbate the
in recovery are the “consumers” of treatment crime problem and reduce the availability of
services. Although their criminal behavior needed services for citizens. In some cases,
creates public safety problems, often they are this type of punitive sentencing reform has
also the victims of abuse and other crimes. It been developed in reaction to a particularly
is important to include criminal justice clients heinous crime, with inadequate consideration
who are in recovery as stakeholders, since provided to the public policy consequences.
they are well informed about issues related to Community organizations. Community groups
coordination between the justice and treat- include local boards, recreational programs,
ment systems. It is also important to refer- church groups, neighborhood watches, and
ence the statements, writings, achievements, other community associations that address,
and testimonials of recovering criminal justice either directly or indirectly, the issues of sub-
clients. stance abuse and criminal behavior. These
Media. The media play a major role in shap- groups can play a role in prevention, treat-
ing public attitudes toward the criminal jus- ment, and referral. Advocacy groups such as
tice system, especially attitudes about how to Mothers Against Drunk Driving and other
handle substance-involved offenders. Avenues special interest groups also can work effec-
of communication between the media and the tively at the community level to address pre-
criminal justice and substance abuse treat- vention issues. Their agendas often are con-

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 sistent with those of other community groups Barriers to Program
that can be helped to understand the impor-
tance of reaching offenders with effective
Coordination
treatment. Farabee and colleagues (1999) identified six
major barriers that prevent effective imple-
Businesses. Local businesses and business mentation of substance abuse treatment in the
groups, such as Kiwanis, Rotary, and down- criminal justice system. These barriers and
town business associations, have a strong their suggested solutions are summarized in
interest in preventing crime, since they may Figure 11-2.
be targets, and often take an active role in
their communities. Employers also are inter-
ested in preventing substance abuse by their Program Components
employees. Businesses are a vital component Effective programs include case management
of the larger community and should be along with procedures to coordinate the flow of
involved in planning for substance abuse information and to serve the best interests of
treatment in the criminal justice system. the offender.
Business leaders can provide invaluable assis-
tance in planning training programs and pro-
viding opportunities for job placements. Case management
Vocational training is a critical component of Case management is the process of linking the
the transition and reintegration process for offender with appropriate resources; tracking
offenders with substance use disorders reen- the offender’s participation and progress in
tering communities (see also chapter 8 in TIP the referred programs; reporting this infor-
38, Integrating Substance Abuse Treatment mation to the appropriate supervising author-
and Vocational Services [CSAT 2000c]). ity and, when requested, to the court; and
The consensus panel believes that leaders monitoring the conditions imposed by the
from the criminal justice and substance abuse court. Effective case management often
treatment systems can do the hard work of requires supplementary funding and realloca-
planning substance abuse treatment for tion of resources.
offenders in all parts of the criminal justice Case management activities optimally begin at
system continuum. Policy, procedures, rela- the pretrial period, continue throughout the
tionships, and shared responsibilities should treatment process, and provide a means to
be developed to operationalize effective sub- coordinate the requirements of the justice
stance abuse treatment within the criminal system with treatment goals and other imme-
justice system. diate concerns. Case management activities
focus on coordination of services during tran-
sitions between different stages of the justice
Program-Level system. When clearly defined, accountability
Coordination guidelines established across the two systems
ensure that information regarding criminal
Federal, State, and local policies have a
activity, infractions, and other critical inci-
tremendous effect on the quality and availabili-
dents are reported in a timely and effective
ty of substance abuse treatment for offenders,
manner.
as do policies and procedures within individual
programs. The following sections address the
barriers to effective program coordination and
integrating substance abuse treatment into
criminal justice at the program level.

242 Chapter 11
 Figure 11-2
Barriers to Effective Treatment
Problem Area Description of Problem Solution(s)
Assessment Assessment uses broad defini- Expand treatment options by
tions of drug abuse and applies establishing larger numbers of
criteria unrelated to addiction. carefully targeted programs at
As a result, inmates are not more institutions.
always matched with the appro-
priate level of services, and some
inmates who do not have sub-
stance abuse problems are placed
in treatment.
Staff training Many newer prisons have been Offer better wages; recruit and
constructed in rural areas where train offenders who are serving
local communities have a smaller life sentences; and orient and
pool of treatment professionals train treatment staff and correc-
and fewer people in recovery as tional staff together.
potential staff members.
Staff redeployment Effective correctional officers Change rotation policies; certify
and treatment counselors often and reward officers who wish to
move “up and out.” work in jail- or prison-based
treatment programs.
Overreliance on institutional In successful treatment pro- Treatment and correctional staffs
sanctions grams, noncompliant partici- cooperate to determine condi-
pants face peer pressure and tions for imposing both therapeu-
eventually develop internal con- tic and institutional sanctions.
trols. Often, however, institution-
al sanctions are imposed before
peers can have a positive impact.
Aftercare Many participants drop out of Establish treatment programs in
treatment as soon as they can; the community that cater to or
many providers in the communi- willingly accept parolees, proba-
ty hesitate to work with ex-pris- tioners, and others under com-
oners, especially those sentenced munity supervision.
for violent or sexual offenses.
Coercion Often inmates do not volunteer Focus on rewarding good behav-
for treatment because peers ior. Remove disincentives and
attach stigma to it, programs add such inducements as early
demand more rules and struc- release, better living quarters,
ture, and participants often lose and better job opportunities.
seniority and job opportunities in
the facility.
Source: Farabee et al. 1999.

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 Procedures to coordinate the • Establish consistent definitions of the data
elements between the different participating
flow of information agencies.
Information management is the key to identi- • Ensure that information flows in both direc-
fying treatment needs and can provide treat- tions: from treatment providers to criminal
ment and related services more effectively. justice staff, and from criminal justice staff
Basic information gathered about the defen- to treatment providers.
dant should follow the offender through sub-
sequent stages of the criminal justice system • Increase sensitivity to the confidentiality
and substance abuse treatment system. requirements and political concerns of
Agencies from both systems should decide criminal justice agencies and treatment
what information is necessary and useful and providers.
should develop methods for sharing that • Create a designated central repository for
information. However, the defendant’s civil appropriate client information.
liberties and rights of confidentiality must be
considered whenever information is shared.
Integrating Public Safety and
Procedures to improve information flow Treatment at the Program
include the following:
Level
• Establish methods for timely collection and
reporting of information. Good substance abuse treatment programs
contribute heavily to enhancing safety and
• Implement regular quality control proce- security, as program participants usually pre-
dures to maximize completeness, accuracy, sent the fewest safety and security-related
and consistency of data. problems (Belenko 2001). Treatment and
security can be thought of as two sides of the
same coin, rather than as opposites. For

Information Sharing: Maricopa County Data Link Project

An innovative approach to sharing information between the jail and community services is reflected in
the Maricopa County (Arizona) Data Link Project (National GAINS Center 1999c). Computer experts
developed an electronic data link between the Maricopa County Jail and the public mental health system
to identify clients who have previously received mental health services. This link identifies mental health
clients regardless of their charges, time of jail booking, or mental health status at the time of booking.

All jail admissions are electronically routed to the management information system (MIS) operated by
the public mental health system, with the MIS automatically matching clients based on demographic and
other identifying information. Clients identified as matches with the mental health system are immedi-
ately “flagged” for the jail diversion program—an initiative funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to provide triage, case management, and treatment services
for nonviolent inmates who have co-occurring substance use and mental disorders. The jail diversion
team then evaluates potential candidates for its program, based on public safety risk factors, current
mental status, availability of community mental health and treatment resources for those with co-occur-
ring disorders, and prior history in treatment services. Clients accepted into the jail diversion program
may be released from jail under pretrial or deferred prosecution arrangements to participate in treat-
ment as a condition of community supervision. The Data Link Project has enabled the jail to increase
the number of inmates identified for diversion and treatment involvement by approximately 100 percent
within the first year of operation.

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 example, substance abuse treatment signifi- grams with this type of atmosphere are not
cantly enhances offenders’ accountability typically successful in engaging offenders in
through additional monitoring and communi- treatment recovery.
cation with the courts, community supervi-
sion, and other criminal justice staff. Justice system programs flourish when all
Accountability also is provided by drug test- staff contribute to both the supportive envi-
ing and by behavioral and skills-oriented ronment and accountability of the clients.
interventions that are provided by treatment. Keys to success include staff appreciation of
the need to set limits supportively and to
The consensus panel believes that the follow- establish clear personal boundaries with
ing conceptual model is helpful in under- clients. A final point for all staff who are inte-
standing how the justice system is strength- grating the work of criminal justice staff and
ened by substance abuse treatment involve- treatment staff is that good treatment is good
ment. public safety. Treatment staff should demon-
strate to justice system staff how their pro-
gram might enhance safety and security.
Supportive environment with Substance abuse treatment programs can
accountability quickly demonstrate their worth by effective-
A key issue for criminal justice programs is ly managing clients’ difficult behavior, sup-
how treatment and justice system staff can porting the work of criminal justice staff, and
work together to maintain a positive atmo- holding themselves and criminal justice staff
sphere that supports offenders’ recovery accountable for following through with their
efforts while confronting and managing respective commitments to the program.
offender “games” and manipulative coping
strategies. Programs that focus exclusively on Personnel needs
either supportive or confrontational
approaches generally are not effective within Training and professional and workforce
the criminal justice system. Criminal justice development issues are of paramount concern
treatment programs run smoothly and suc- in implementation of treatment programs with
cessfully only when staff employ both sup- the criminal justice system. Because the crim-
portive and accountability procedures. inal justice system affects the environment in
“Confrontation” as used here does not mean which treatment occurs and provides the
a hard and aggressive verbal interchange, but structure to which the client must respond,
rather assertively pointing out misbehavior substance abuse treatment counselors need to
and discrepancies between goals and behav- become familiar with the criminal justice sys-
ior. tem, its unique terminology, and methods of
balancing client treatment needs with safety
Some programs are successful in implement- issues. Treatment professionals working with
ing only half of this formula. Supportiveness criminal justice clients should be knowledge-
without accountability leads to the appear- able about criminogenic risk factors, the most
ance that staff are trying to be “friends” with effective strategies and approaches for use
clients, leaving staff vulnerable to offender with offender populations, and the need for
manipulation. The staff relationship with the professional boundaries.
client is better represented as that of a teach-
er and student, with staff modeling adaptive By the same token, criminal justice staff
skills, behaviors, and attitudes. Conversely, should understand the goals of substance
accountability procedures that are developed abuse treatment, the effects of frequently
in a nonsupportive environment often lead to abused drugs, and the types of treatment that
an atmosphere characterized by hostility and are available. Treatment knowledge is partic-
punitiveness. Criminal justice system pro- ularly important for criminal justice staff,

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 since treatment is increasingly affecting all abuse substances, a few of which are high-
aspects of diversion, community supervision, lighted below:
court monitoring, and incarceration. Cross-
training activities can encourage employees to Working with Criminal Justice Clients.
work together. Training is also needed to Designed to familiarize substance abuse treat-
address the wide variety of “special needs” ment counselors to work with criminal justice
populations under criminal justice super- clients, the curriculum includes material on
vision and the impact of managed care sys- intersystem teamwork and relapse issues.
tems and tiered placement criteria (e.g., (For further information or to order the
American Society of Addiction Medicine crite- material online go to www.neattc.org.)
ria) on publicly funded treatment systems. Training for Professionals Working with
Given that the rapid growth of treatment pro- MICA (Mentally Ill Chemical Abusing)
grams within the criminal justice system has Offenders. This 1-day course module serves
not been matched by equal growth in organi- as cross-training for staff in law enforcement,
zational and staff resources, the system has mental health, and substance abuse settings.
been strained. Staff turnover, burnout, and (For further information or to order the
other occupational hazards can be addressed material online go to www.neattc.org.)
through efforts to increase professionalism, Orientation to Therapeutic Community.
such as developing Developed to introduce administrators and
• A clear hierarchy of staff positions with ancillary staff to the history, theory, and cur-
increasing responsibilities at each level rent research on the therapeutic community
• Clear requirements for advancement in the model, this training provides a fundamental
hierarchy framework for therapeutic communities. This
training curriculum is not intended for front-
• Incentives for additional training, made read-
line workers. (For further information or to
ily available
order the materials online go to
• Incentives for working on units that are con- www.mattc.org.)
sidered more difficult or are higher security
• Merit pay Therapeutic Community Experiential
Training. Intended for frontline staff of start-
up therapeutic communities, this 5-day inten-
Training resources sive experiential training provides partici-
CSAT launched a network of Addiction pants with the knowledge, expertise, and atti-
Technology Transfer Centers (ATTCs) in 1993 tudes that have been used effectively by pro-
to increase the knowledge and skills of sub- fessionals in the field. (For further informa-
stance abuse treatment professionals; to facil- tion or to order the material online go to
itate access to state-of-the-art research and www.mattc.org).
education; heighten the awareness, knowl-
edge, and skills of all professionals who may Criminal Justice/Substance Abuse Cross
be in a position to help people with substance Training: Working Together for Change. This
use disorders; and to foster alliances among program is designed to help administrators
stakeholders. Information on and links to and professionals integrate criminal justice
ATTC’s 14 Regional Centers and National and substance abuse services systems to coor-
Office can be accessed online at dinate treatment and recovery services and
www.nattc.org. overcome barriers to collaboration. (For fur-
ther information or to order the material
The ATTCs have extensive resources of value online go to www.mattc.org.)
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 Research and education interventions that are less intensive
and less likely to produce long-term effects.
Evaluation
Research and evaluation is a critical dimen- Implementation Evaluation
sion of substance abuse treatment programs
in the criminal justice system. Evaluations While programs often look promising in the
are needed for program monitoring and for proposal stage, many fail to materialize as
decisionmaking by program staff, prison planned in the security-oriented correctional
administrators, and policymakers. environment. Other
Evaluations provide accountability, identify programs are rigidly
strengths and weaknesses, and provide a implemented as
planned and without Research and
basis for program revision. In addition, eval-
uation reports are useful learning tools for adjustments for the
others who are interested in developing effec- realities of prison, evaluation is a
tive programs. Many treatment programs in often rendering
the criminal justice system have operated them less effective. critical dimension
without evaluations for many years, only to Implementation
find out later that key outcome data are need- evaluations are of substance abuse
ed to justify program continuation. aimed at identifying
problems and treatment
Conducting an adequate evaluation requires accomplishments
one to clearly formulate the treatment model during the early programs in the
and reasonable program goals and specific phases of program
objectives related to client needs. General development for
goals must be translated into measurable out- feedback to clinical
criminal
comes. The evaluator generally works closely and administrative
with program administrators to translate staff. Such evalua- justice system.
their evaluation guidelines into operational tions involve infor-
components. For example, general goals of mal and formal
helping program participants become drug interviews with correctional administrators,
and crime free can be operationalized into officers, and inmates to ascertain their degree
intermediate goals of changing behavior (e.g., of satisfaction with the program and their
reductions in rule infractions and fewer posi- perceptions of problems.
tive drug test results) while in a program.
In order to initiate an evaluation, in addition
There are three basic types of evaluations: to having a clear, detailed proposal that
1. Implementation describes the planned program, evaluators
will need to know
2. Process
• The model or theory the program is based on
3. Outcome
• Criteria for participation
While implementation and process evalua- • Program components
tions can begin when the program is initiated,
outcome evaluation should not begin until the • Planned treatment duration
program has been fully implemented. • Staff qualifications
Outcome evaluations are generally more cost- • Plans for staff orientation and training
ly than other types of evaluation and are war- • The schedule for implementation
ranted for programs of longer duration that
are aimed at modifying lifestyles (such as These elements provide the basis for assess-
therapeutic communities), rather than drug ment. Periodic implementation feedback

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 reports to program and institutional adminis- morale and functioning of adjacent cellblocks
trators can be very useful in identifying prob- and entire prisons. Areas to examine include
lems and planning corrective measures. • Inmate behavior. Review the number of
rule infractions, the cost of hearings, court
Process Evaluation litigation expenses, and inmate cooperation
in general prison operations.
Traditionally, process evaluation refers to
• Staff functioning. Assess stress levels, which
assessment of the effects of the program on
may become manifest in the number of sick
clients while they are in the program, making it
days taken and the rate of staff turnover.
possible to assess the institution’s intermediary
Generally, the better the program, the
goals. Process evaluation involves analyzing
lower the stress, and the better the atten-
records related to
dance, the involvement, and the commit-
• Type and amount of services provided ment of staff.
• Attendance and participation in group meet- • Physical plant. Examine the physical prop-
ings erties of the program. Assess general van-
• Number of clients who are screened, admit- dalism apparent in terms of damage to fur-
ted, reviewed, and discharged niture or windows, as well as the presence
• Percentage of clients who favorably complete of graffiti. Assess structural damage, for
treatment each month example, to walls and plumbing.
• Percentage of clients who have infractions or Institutional impact can be evaluated by com-
rule violations paring the status of the environment before
• Number of clients who test positive for sub- and after program implementation (pre/post
stances (this can be compared to urinalysis comparison), as well as by comparing the cur-
results for the general prison population) rent status of similar cellblocks that do not
have treatment programs. Careful cost assess-
Effective programs produce positive client ment of institutional impact can help provide
changes. These changes initially occur during convincing information regarding program cost
participation in the program and ideally con- benefits to administrators, funding sources,
tinue upon release into the community. The and policymakers.
areas of potential client change that should be
assessed include
• Cognitive understanding (e.g., mastery of
Outcome Evaluation
program curriculum) Outcome evaluations are more ambitious and
• Emotional functioning (e.g., anxiety and expensive than implementation or process
depression) evaluations. Outcome evaluations involve
quantitative research aimed at assessing the
• Attitudes/values (e.g., honesty, responsibility, impact of the program on long-term treatment
and concern for others) outcomes. Such evaluations are usually care-
• Education and vocational training progress fully designed studies that compare outcomes
(e.g., achievement tests) for a treatment group with outcomes for other
• Behavior (e.g., rule infractions and urinaly- less intensive treatments or a no-treatment
ses results) control group (i.e., a sample of inmates who
meet the program admission criteria but who
Within corrections it is also important to evalu- do not receive treatment), complex statistical
ate program impact on the host institution. analyses, and sophisticated report prepara-
Well-run treatment programs often generate an tion.
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 Followup data (e.g., drug relapse, recidivism, the program group being monitored and the
employment status) are the heart of outcome comparison groups.
evaluation. Followup data can be collected
from criminal justice and substance abuse The defining characteristic of a pure research
treatment agency records or from face-to-face design is random assignment of inmates to
interviews with individuals who participated treatment and control groups. Random
in prison programs. Studies that use agency assignment may be done by using a lottery
records are less expensive than locating for- type procedure that ensures that there are no
mer inmates and conducting followup inter- systematic pretreatment differences between
views. Outcome evaluations can include cost- the groups (such as motivation or background
effectiveness and cost-benefit information characteristics). The concern is that any
that is important to policymakers. important preprogram difference in program
and control groups may bias the results and
Because outcome research usually involves a compromise any claims for program effective-
relatively large investment of time and money, ness. Random assignment is difficult to imple-
as well as the cooperation of a variety of peo- ment in prisons because of ethical and legal
ple and agencies, it must be carefully implications of denying inmates treatment. If
planned. A research design may be very sim- a program has a substantial waiting list it may
ple and easy to implement or it may be more be feasible to implement a lottery procedure
complex. In the case of more complex studies as a fair method to control program admis-
it is usually advisable to enlist the assistance sion, thus creating a random assignment situ-
of an experienced researcher. The kinds of ation.
outcome information that might be collected
are summarized in Figure 11-3 (next page). Nonrandom assignment is an attempt to
approximate the power of the pure experi-
There is a hierarchy of evaluation approaches mental design. A popular quasi-experimental
ranging from simple outcome monitoring to design uses a comparison group that is
nonrandom or quasi-experimental designs to matched to the program group on as many
experimental research studies that use ran- pretreatment factors as possible. Often, sta-
dom assignment. The selection of a research tistical methods are employed to control pre-
design depends on available funding and treatment group differences that might influ-
available comparison groups. ence outcomes.

Any claims to a program’s effectiveness rest Locating criminal justice clients for outcome
on comparisons that demonstrate it is superi- studies is a very difficult and expensive
or to nontreatment groups or to groups that undertaking. Collection of extensive locator
have received another type of treatment. The information at program intake will assist
power of a research design is related to how interviewers in the locating task. Examples of
defensible study results are against potential useful locator information include social secu-
criticisms. Although simple outcome monitor- rity number, driver’s license number, moth-
ing studies are relatively economical to con- er’s maiden name, aliases, names and loca-
duct, they lack the comparison groups needed tions of family members and friends, and
to show the specific effects of a program. locations of favorite hangouts.
While specific program outcomes can be com-
pared with national and State norms or with Large samples are needed in outcome studies
published outcomes of another program, such to demonstrate significant results and to
comparisons are limited because of the many study the effects of multiple variables. For
uncontrolled potential differences between example, an analysis of the role of ethnicity
(African American, Caucasian, and

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 Figure 11-3
Outcome Information
Drugs • Urinalysis results
• Drug-related parole infractions
• Drug-related arrests
Crime • Parole rule infractions
• Time until parole rule infraction
• New misdemeanor arrests of any type
• New felony arrests for non–drug-related crimes
• New felony arrests for drug-related crimes
• New felony arrests for violent crimes
• Time until arrest
• Re-incarceration
Social adjustment • Employment and education
• Family (e.g., support, child rearing, marital, etc.)
• Substance abuse treatment
• Community involvement (e.g., community service)

HIV risk behaviors • Intravenous drug injection

• Sexual behavior
• HIV test results

Cost information • Cost estimates of substance use

• Cost estimates of crimes
• Cost estimates of social services to family (e.g., welfare)
• Criminal justice processing and detention costs
Tracking information • Tracking locator information (e.g., social security and license num-
bers, addresses of family and friends, etc.)

Hispanic/Latino) reduces group size by a The consensus panel provided several recom-
third. When reporting results it is generally mendations for improving evaluation efforts
best to use less complex statistics such as per- within criminal justice programs:
centages and averages so that they are clear • Management information systems should be
and understandable to nonstatisticians. coordinated for use by substance abuse treat-
Often, showing results in figures and charts is ment and justice system professionals. This
helpful. It is advisable to keep reports concise can lead to greater sharing of information
and clear for policymakers who may have lit- and ensure that information is available for
tle time or patience to study complex materi- evaluation purposes.
al. Finally, the credibility of outcome studies
• Quality assurance and quality improvement
is often enhanced when conducted by outside
measures should be applied across all crimi-
researchers who have fewer vested interests
nal justice program settings.
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 • Monitoring and evaluation should be part of • Total monthly or annual cost per offender
all major treatment initiatives established
within the criminal justice system. The major types of cost analyses include
“cost,” “cost-effectiveness,” and “cost benefit,”
and are described below in Figure 11-4.
Cost Issues
Some treatment program evaluations measure
Another critical area in program development
direct monetary outcomes, such as a reduc-
is that of program costs, including cost sav-
tion in the use of health services. Other treat-
ings and cost-benefit/cost-offset information.
ment program evaluations can measure indi-
Program administrators are routinely
rect costs, such as reduction in crime-related
required to provide evidence that monies are
costs, reduced recidivism, and the costs of
spent effectively. The literature indicates that
incarcerating offenders.
treatment has cost benefits in certain settings.
Positive cost-offset results (savings down the Other ways to report the relationship between
road) have been demonstrated from treat- costs and benefits include
ment through specific approaches, such as
• The net benefit of a program can be shown
drug courts (Belenko 2001). Similar results
by subtracting the costs of a program from
have been shown for treatment in prison set-
its benefits.
tings (McCollister and French 2001).
• The ratio of benefits to costs is found by
Cost analyses (see Figure 11-4 below for defi- dividing total program benefits by total pro-
nition) are important in determining how to gram costs.
allocate funds within a program and for • The time to return on investment is the time
understanding the relationship between costs it takes for program benefits to equal pro-
and outcomes. Examining costs for the pro- gram costs.
gram as a whole (or for parts of it) is a basic
form of cost analysis. Cost analyses can be • The present value of benefits takes into
provided as a monthly or quarterly report account the decreasing value of benefits
and costs generally vary over time. Costs pro- attained in the distant future.
vided at several levels include: • Because neither net benefits nor cost-benefit
• Total cost of the program for the average ratios indicate the size of the cost (initial
treatment investment) required for treatment to yield
the observed benefits, it is important to
• Cost of each part of the program each day report this as well.

Figure 11-4
Definition of Terms
Name Definition
Cost analysis A thorough description of the type and amount of all resources
used to produce substance abuse treatment services.
Cost-effectiveness analysis The relationship between program costs and program effective-
ness, that is, patient outcome.
Cost benefit analysis The measurement of both costs and outcomes in monetary terms.
Source: Yates 1999.

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How Politics and Policy Can Affect Treatment: California’s
Proposition 36
In November 2000, by a 60 percent majority, California passed Proposition 36 (the Substance Abuse
and Crime Prevention Act [SACPA], see chapter 7 for more information). Its passage has been inter-
preted, in part, as an expression of public dissatisfaction with the increasing share of State budgets allo-
cated to expansion of correctional facilities at the expense of other public services, such as education.

Under the SACPA initiative, offenders who are convicted of nonviolent drug-related offenses are eligible
for diversion to community treatment programs. Diversionary program eligibility is also provided for an
estimated 9,500 parole violators annually. Offenders may apply to have their charges dismissed after
successful completion of probation and treatment. Proponents of this law suggest that treatment saves
money and enhances public safety and public health by reducing crime and substance abuse. Opponents
countered that the proposition offers a quick fix that lacks safeguards, compromises public safety, and
invites ineffective treatment. The law became effective July 1, 2001. In its second year (July 2002 to
June 2003), about 50,000 offenders were referred for substance abuse treatment. Of those, about 71
percent (35,947) went on to enter treatment (Longshore et al. 2004).

Key Goals of SAMHSA ensure that services are provided at all

points in the criminal justice system.
SAMHSA is committed to serving justice-
• Support knowledge synthesis and informa-
involved populations and shares that responsi-
tion dissemination efforts to help change
bility with other agencies. In 2004 SAMHSA
attitudes of and reduce stigma among ser-
began a 2-year action plan to create a strategy
vice providers who work with clients in the
to facilitate development and management of
justice system.
mental health and substance abuse prevention,
early intervention, clinical treatment, and • Engage in targeted collaborations at local,
recovery support policies, programs, strategies, State, and Federal levels to promote effec-
and practices for adults and juveniles in con- tive, integrated systems approaches.
tact with or involved with the justice system. • Inform communities, policymakers, and
Following are some of the key activities that are other stakeholders of the importance of
underway: substance abuse and mental health services
• Develop and implement a Recovery for people in the criminal justice system.
Management Framework that will foster
For more information about SAMHSA’s
resiliency and manage recovery among
adults and juveniles involved in the crimi- efforts regarding substance abuse and mental
nal justice system. health services for adults and juveniles in the
criminal justice system go to
• Examine the gaps within SAMHSA’s crimi-
www.samhsa.gov.
nal and juvenile justice activities and iden-
tify key efforts that could be implemented.
• Provide training and technical assistance on Conclusions
best practices and evidence-based programs The consensus panel draws conclusions and
for persons in the criminal justice system. makes recommendations as follows:
• Support mechanisms that promote science- • A goal that is critically important to both the
based policies, programs, and models to substance abuse treatment and correctional
systems is the reduction of crime.

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 • It is vitally important that these two systems trained in substance abuse issues. Cross-
recognize that treatment must be tailored to training activities can encourage employees’
the particular criminal justice setting and to willingness to work with each other more and
the client’s stage in the recovery process. can help personnel manage the wide variety
• The following basic principles can be used to of “special needs” populations under crimi-
promote change in the criminal justice and nal justice supervision as well as the impact
treatment systems: developing leadership, of managed care systems and tiered place-
obtaining endorsement from systems leaders, ment criteria.
establishing common goals and objectives, • Research and evaluation are a critical dimen-
identifying stakeholders, and encouraging sion of substance abuse treatment programs
collaboration among stakeholders. in the criminal justice system. Evaluations
• Good treatment programs contribute to provide feedback related to key issues and
enhancing safety and security, as program also can identify major problems related to
participants usually present the fewest safety program implementation.
and security-related problems. • Program costs are another critical area. Cost
• Substance abuse treatment professionals analyses can help a program determine how
should be trained in criminal justice issues, to allocate funds and understand the rela-
and criminal justice personnel should be tionship between costs and outcomes.

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Appendix B:
Glossary

Acquittal
Judicial deliverance from a criminal charge on a verdict or finding of
not guilty.

ADAM
Arrestee Drug Abuse Monitoring Program; a program sponsored by
the National Institute of Justice that periodically administers drug
tests and short research interviews to samples of new arrestees in
selected cities.

Addiction
Drug craving accompanied by physical dependence that motivates
continuing use, resulting in a tolerance to the drug’s effects and a syn-
drome of identifiable symptoms.

Addiction Severity Index (ASI)

A standardized assessment tool used to conduct a comprehensive drug
evaluation and to match offenders’ drug problems with treatment
approaches. (See also Offender Profile Index.)

Adjudication (for adults)

The process of resolving a criminal case through the determination of
guilt or innocence and determining a sentence if the person is convict-
ed of the crime.

Adult offender
In most States people 18 or older are considered adult offenders and
processed through the adult criminal justice system, but in three
States people 16 or older are processed as adults and in some other
States it is 17 or older.

Aftercare
Treatment that occurs after completion of inpatient or residential
treatment.

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 Alcoholics Anonymous Booking facility
The best known of self-help support A secure lockup usually operated by the
groups, which serves as an important local police or sheriff’s department. New
adjunct to treatment. arrestees are taken to and held in booking
facilities for paper processing, fingerprint-
Ancillary treatment services ing, criminal records, and warrant checks,
These include education about substance pending the initial appearance before a
abuse, self-help groups (Alcoholics judge.
Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous), and
skills training. Boot camp
Typically, a sentence to a boot camp (also
Arrest called shock incarceration) is for a relative-
The physical taking of a person into cus- ly short time (3–6 months). These camps
tody on the grounds that there is probable are characterized by intense regimentation,
cause to believe he or she has committed a physical conditioning, manual labor, drill
criminal offense. An arrest may follow an and ceremony, and military-style obedi-
investigation by law enforcement and is ence.
authorized by a warrant issued by a court.
Boundary-spanner
Assessment An individual with knowledge of both sub-
Evaluation or appraisal of a candidate’s stance abuse treatment and criminal justice
suitability for substance abuse treatment systems who can facilitate the interaction of
and placement in a specific treatment the two for the purpose of obtaining sub-
modality/setting. This evaluation includes stance abuse treatment for offenders under
information on current and past use/abuse criminal justice supervision.
of drugs; justice system involvement; medi-
cal, familial, social, educational, military, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment
employment, and treatment histories; and CSAT is a Federal agency within the
risk for infectious diseases (e.g., sexually Substance Abuse and Mental Health
transmitted diseases, tuberculosis, Services Administration (SAMHSA).
HIV/AIDS, and hepatitis). (See also SAMHSA is part of the Public Health
Screening.) Service, under the Cabinet-level
Department of Health and Human
Bail Services.
Security (usually financial) provided as a
guarantee that an arrested person will Changing the Conversation
appear for trial; release from imprisonment CSAT’s National Treatment Plan Initiative,
based on that security. (See also Financial published November 2000, which is a con-
bail and Nonfinancial conditions.) sensus document on how to improve sub-
stance abuse treatment and how those
Behavior contracts changes can be accomplished.
An agreement between counselor and client
about the sanctions and incentives that are Classification
to be applied when specified when the The process by which a jail, prison, proba-
client performs specified behaviors. tion office, parole, or other criminal justice
agency assesses the security risk of an indi-
Bond hearing vidual offender and the individual’s need
Proceeding before a judge to determine for social services.
what (if any) conditions to set for a
detainee’s release pending trial.

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 Clinical formulation Community treatment
The process of integrating information This is a program outside the formal crimi-
obtained through assessment into larger nal justice setting. It may be run by public
patterns or processes. or private organizations (nonprofit or
profit-making). Treatment may take place
Clinicians in a residential group (e.g., a halfway
(See Counselors and clinicians.) house) or a nonresidential activity (e.g.,
Coercion required attendance at Alcoholics
The use of incentives and sanctions to Anonymous meetings). Treatment methods
encourage participation in substance abuse may vary. Both community treatment and
treatment. community supervision are usually man-
dated by a court. An active partnership
Cognitive–behavioral therapy between these two should be built into
Treatment that focuses on learning and planning activities for both.
practicing coping skills, some of which are
cognitive in nature. Conditional release
Release from custody under specified con-
Community corrections ditions.
A model of corrections that has a primary
goal of reintegrating the offender into the Confidentiality
community. Typically will consist of judi- The right of privacy for a client’s/offend-
cial dispositions that involve alternatives to er’s personal information, except in certain
incarceration, such as diversion program, law-enforcement situations.
house arrest, electronic monitoring, proba- Continual interagency communication
tion, and parole. The ongoing cooperative effort among
Community notification laws treatment/criminal justice/public health
Laws that allow law enforcement to inform personnel needed to successfully treat and
the public of the whereabouts (in some supervise offenders involved with drugs.
jurisdictions the specific home address) of Communication among these systems facili-
offenders. The laws generally apply to sex tates a united approach.
offenders and typically include the “risk” Co-occurring disorders
level of the offender. Community notifica- TIP 42, Substance Abuse Treatment for
tion laws are in effect in 50 States and the People With Co-Occurring Disorders, uses
District of Columbia. the term to specify the co-occurrence of a
Community reintegration planning mental disorder and a substance use disor-
Preparation and strategy for each prison- der. Other uses of the term include sub-
er’s release from custody. The plan pre- stance abuse accompanied by one or more
pares for the prisoner’s return to the com- physical or psychological conditions.
munity in a law-abiding role after release. Sometimes referred to as dual disorders.

Community supervision or Corrections system

Community-supervised activities Includes jails and detention centers, pris-
These are outside the formal criminal jus- ons, and community supervised settings.
tice system. Such activities include, for Counselors and clinicians
example, drug testing, programs to pro- Treatment professionals serving clients who
mote sobriety and prevent relapses, and abuse substances and are involved in the
day reporting centers. criminal justice system.

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 Court-mandated treatment Determinate sentence
A court order to participate in treatment as A sentence in which the length of incarcer-
part of a sentence or in lieu of some aspect ation is fixed by the court.
of the judicial process.
Deterrence
Cultural competence Being deterred from criminal activity
A set of academic and interpersonal skills because of fear of involvement in the crimi-
that helps individuals increase their under- nal justice system or other punishment.
standing and appreciation of cultural differ-
ences and similarities within, among, and Detoxification
between groups. It requires a willingness A structured medical or social milieu in
and ability to draw on community-based which an individual is monitored for with-
values, traditions, and customs and to work drawal from the acute physical and psycho-
with knowledgeable people from the commu- logical effects of addiction.
nity in developing focused interventions, Developmental interagency
communication, and support. (See TIP 12, coordination
appendix C, for more on this topic, such as Collaboration among personnel from crimi-
the “Continuum of Competence.”) nal justice, treatment, and public health to
Curfew form expert justice/treatment/public health
In the criminal justice context, a rule or systems. For example, developmental inter-
condition applied to individuals on proba- agency coordination is essential in the
tion or parole, requiring them to be in their assessment of the drug-involved offender
residence and remain there by a specific and in the development of referral proce-
time. An individual sentenced to house dures and reporting policies, as well as in
arrest will have a curfew. understanding each system’s definition of
success and failure.
Day reporting center
An intermediate sanction, this is a place Disposition
where offenders on probation or parole The final resolution of a criminal case (e.g.,
must report to receive supervision for a in a case in which an individual is found
certain number of hours each day. These not guilty, the disposition is an acquittal
centers may include educational services, and release).
vocational or skills training, and other ser- Diversion
vice delivery. Offenders may also report by The process whereby a defendant’s prose-
phone from a job or treatment site during cution is deferred or dropped if certain
the day. conditions are met. Diversion also is the
Denial breaking judicial option to refer prison-bound cases
An intervention strategy designed to con- to a review board, which in turn may rec-
front thought processes that prevent the ommend that the original sentence be modi-
individual from acknowledging problems fied or suspended and that the offender be
related to his or her use of alcohol or illicit placed in a residential or nonresidential
substances. program.

Detention Drug courts/Drug treatment courts

Holding a defendant in jail or other facility Specialized courts commonly designed to
pending trial or determination of guilt. handle only felony drug cases, usually
involving adult nonviolent offenders. Drug
Detention center courts can involve intensive monitoring,
For adults, a holding facility such as a jail. drug testing, outpatient treatment, and

294 Appendix B
 support services. They often operate with Habilitation
probation supervision and services. Training in social problemsolving skills for
people with mental illness requiring the
Drug testing client to: (1) define the problem; (2) gener-
Technical examination of urine samples to ate alternative solutions; (3) choose the best
determine the presence or absence of speci- solution, (4) make a plan, and execute it;
fied drugs or their metabolized traces. and (5) evaluate the outcome.
Drug use forecasting Halfway house
Arrestee urinalysis data based on studies A transitional facility where a client is
conducted under the Drug Use Forecasting involved in school, work, training, etc. The
(DUF) System of the National Institute of client lives onsite while either stabilizing or
Justice. reentering society drug free. The client
DSM-IV usually receives individual counseling, as
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 4th edi- well as group/family/marital therapy. He or
tion, published by the American she may leave the site only for work,
Psychiatric Association, a standard manual school, or treatment. This facility can be in
used to categorize psychological or psychi- the community or attached to a jail or simi-
atric conditions. lar institution. (See also Work release.)

Due Process (of Law) House arrest

Legal proceedings established to protect The restriction of offenders to their homes
individual rights and liberties. for various periods of time. (See also
Electronic monitoring.)
DUI, DWI
Driving under the influence or driving Incarceration
while intoxicated. Holding a person in a detention center, jail,
or prison (State or Federal) because of sus-
Duty to warn pected or actual involvement in criminal
A treatment professional’s duty to report a activity.
patient’s threat to harm another or to com-
mit a crime (does not apply to knowledge of Indeterminate sentence
a client’s past offenses). A prison sentence in which the amount of
time to be served is indeterminate and is
Electronic monitoring usually determined by a Parole Board after
A sanction in which an electronic device is a minimum period of incarceration. Judges
worn by an offender that can alert correc- generally impose a minimum and maximum
tions officials to the unauthorized absence incarceration term in indeterminate sen-
from the house of a person under tences.
curfew/house arrest. (See also House
arrest.) Infectious diseases risk assessment
Evaluation of a person’s risk for sexually
Financial bail transmitted diseases, tuberculosis,
An amount of money, set by a judge, that is HIV/AIDS, and other infectious diseases
used to ensure the defendant’s appearance including information regarding current
at court. (See also Bail and Nonfinancial and past history, screening, and treatment
conditions.) of such diseases. Testing and referral for
treatment are recommended for those with

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 substance use disorders who are assessed or so cells to urban settings with thousands
as at high risk for such diseases. Those of cells. Jails usually are operated by cities
with substance use disorders who are or counties.
assessed as at low risk should be reassessed
intermittently. Thus, collaboration between Linkages
criminal justice personnel, treatment per- The provider establishes working relation-
sonnel, and public health personnel must ships with various agencies and facilities in
be developed in order to ensure interagen- order to refer clients with multiple life
cy coordination in the assessment and problems to accessible, appropriate voca-
treatment of the drug-involved offender at tional training, medical, assisted living, and
various stages throughout the criminal jus- legal assistance services.
tice continuum and in the development of Management Information System (MIS)
referral procedures and reporting policies, A computer system that assists in organiz-
as well as in understanding each system’s ing information for the purposes of plan-
definitions of success and failure. ning and maintaining a business or other
Intermediate sanctions organization.
Community-based programs providing Mandatory release
increased surveillance, tighter controls on Required release of an inmate from incar-
movement, more intense treatment for a ceration upon the expiration of a certain
wider assortment of maladies or deficien- period, as stipulated by a determinate sen-
cies, increased offender accountability, and tencing law or by parole guidelines.
greater emphasis on payments to victims
and/or corrections authorities. Inter- Memorandum of understanding (MOU)
mediate sanctions are less punitive than A written but noncontractual agreement
incarceration but more punitive than sim- between two or more agencies or other par-
ple probation. (See also Sanctions.) ties to take a certain course of action.
Interpersonal issues Methadone treatment
Those between the client and counselor in Medically supervised outpatient treatment
the therapeutic relationship. Includes that provides counseling while maintaining
boundaries, training, the need for peer role a client on the drug methadone (used main-
models and cultural sensitivity, respect for ly for heroin or other opioid addiction).
confidentiality and privacy, and the coun-
selor’s duty to report certain client crimes. Monitoring for compliance
Surveillance of an offender to ensure that
Intrapersonal issues the conditions imposed on an individual
Those stemming from an individual’s psy- are being adhered to.
chological makeup and/or physical condi-
tions (including co-occurring disorders), as Narcotics Anonymous
well as one’s social skills, educational sta- A self-help and support group similar to
tus, and personal support system. Alcoholics Anonymous.

Jail National Treatment Plan Initiative

A place for holding a person in lawful cus- Developed by CSAT, this initiative is a
tody, usually while he or she is awaiting blueprint for improving substance abuse
trial. In some jurisdictions, jails are used treatment.
punitively for offenders serving short-term
Negative predictive value
sentences or those involving work release
The proportion of offenders identified by a
or weekends in incarceration. Jails range
screening or assessment instrument as not
in size from small rural ones with a dozen

296 Appendix B
 having substance abuse problems, com- Peer staff
pared to the total number not having sub- Individuals in recovery from substance
stance abuse problems. abuse disorders who have been trained for
work in the treatment or criminal justice
Nonfinancial conditions areas.
Release requirements set by a judge that do
not include monetary payment (e.g., Personal bond
required participation in supporting ser- Release from court on one’s own promise to
vices, such as substance abuse treatment). appear in court, without financial condi-
(See also Bail and Financial bail.) tions. Similar to release on recognizance.
Nonresidential treatment of Pharmacotherapies
incarcerated people Treatment of disease with drugs. In sub-
In this form of treatment, prisoners receive stance abuse treatment, these include
treatment either through day care pro- methadone, naltrexone, and buprenor-
grams, regularly scheduled therapeutic phine.
groups, or other nonresidential programs.
Placement
“No Wrong Door” Assigning substance abuse treatment pro-
This key component of CSAT’s National gram participants with appropriate com-
Treatment Initiative indicates that no mat- munity substance abuse treatment facilities
ter where they enter the health or social when such individuals leave the correction-
service system, people should be able to get al facility at the end of a sentence or on
treatment for substance abuse, either parole.
directly or through appropriate referral.
Plea bargain
Offender Profile Index An agreement by a defendant to plead
A standardized assessment tool used to guilty to a criminal charge with the expec-
conduct a comprehensive drug evaluation tation of receiving some consideration from
and to match offenders’ drug problems the prosecution for doing so. Typically the
with treatment approaches. (See also consideration is a reduction of the charge.
Addiction Severity Index.) The defendant’s goal is a penalty lighter
than the one warranted by the charged
On recognizance offense.
Release on one’s own responsibility (e.g.,
with an obligation to appear in court, but Positive predictive value
the release is not secured by financial bail). The proportion of offenders identified by a
screening or assessment instrument as hav-
Overall accuracy ing substance abuse problems, compared to
The extent to which a screening or assess- the total number having substance abuse
ment instrument classifies respondents cor- problems.
rectly.
Preliminary hearing
Parole A court hearing in which initial informa-
The conditional release of an inmate from tion about the case is presented. This hear-
prison under supervision after part of a ing usually is used to determine if there is
sentence has been served. The inmate is sufficient evidence of guilt to continue the
subject to specific terms and conditions case, resolve evidentiary issues, or make
which are monitored by an officer/agent. initial case decisions.

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 Prerelease assessment Probation
This information on an individual’s situa- A sentence in which the offender is allowed
tion/condition, as provided by treatment to remain in the community in lieu of
professionals, should be available to the incarceration. The individual is supervised
judge, prosecutor, and other participants and is ordered to comply with specific
at the time of a presentence hearing or terms and conditions.
trial/sentencing. If an individual is paroled,
the information should be conveyed to the Problem-solving courts
parole officer for followup and evaluation. These specialized court settings include
Recommendations for referral for treat- drug courts, family courts, jail courts, and
ment can be made at this time. mental health courts.

Presentence hearing Process evaluation

An event at which the prosecutor, defense Determination of whether individuals actu-
attorney, and judge meet before a trial to ally received the treatment as it was intend-
establish parameters for that trial. A plea ed to be delivered; examines implementa-
bargain is often negotiated at this point. tion and operation of a program in com-
parison with the stated intent.
Presentence investigation
An investigation into the background and Protocol
character of a defendant that assists the Consists of guidelines and procedures for
court in determining the most appropriate dealing with a particular issue or activity.
sentence in a case. Typically occurs after Psychopharmacology
the person has been convicted, but prior to The science dealing with the effect of medi-
sentencing. cations in treating psychiatric conditions.
Pretrial hearing Recidivism
Appearance in court before a magistrate, The commission of crime after an offender
at which time bond is set or a determina- has been sentenced and/or released.
tion is made to retain a person in jail or
release him or her. Re-entry formulation
The process of providing counseling and
Pretrial stage community-based supports to ex-offenders
Activities in the criminal justice process who abused substances and who are
that occur between arrest and trial. returning to society.
Prison Relapse prevention
A secured institution (Federal or State) in Strategy to train people with substance use
which convicted felons are confined after disorders to cope more effectively and to
sentencing for crimes. Prisons are classified overcome the stressors/triggers in their
as minimum-, medium-, or maximum-secu- environments that may lead them back into
rity facilities, based on the need for inter- drug use and dependency.
nal institutional fortification. Inmates are
similarly classified, according to severity of Reparation
offense and/or other behavior and are usu- (See Restoration.)
ally assigned to prisons having a corre-
sponding level of security. Residential treatment
Inpatient treatment, in which the client
spends 24 hours a day in the treatment
environment.

298 Appendix B
 Restoration Sentencing
Sometimes referred to as reparation, its The disposition of a case where penalties
aim is to restore the community to its state are imposed.
before a crime was committed. It does this
in part by preventing the offender from Skills training
reoffending through rehabilitation, inca- This includes job and vocational skills, life
pacitation, or deterrence. skills (budgeting, leisure, etc.), literacy and
GED classes, anger management, general
Restitution coping skills, communication skills, parent-
Payment by an offender of the costs of a ing classes, building families and relation-
victim’s losses or injuries and/or damages ships, and social skills.
to the victim. Payment can be made to a
general victim compensation fund or to the Sobering station
community as a whole (with the payment A 24-hour facility where individuals can be
going to the municipal or State treasury). housed and monitored while under the
influence of mood-altering substances.
Risk/needs assessment
A comprehensive report that includes a Sobriety maintenance
client’s social, criminal, and other history. The last step in recovery when the client
The report usually includes a recommenda- has achieved stable sobriety and efforts are
tion for sentencing if the client is found directed toward maintaining that stability.
guilty. Special-needs probation programs or
Sanctions caseloads
Legally binding orders of a court or parol- In these approaches to intermediate sanc-
ing authority that deprive or restrict tions, officers with special training carry a
offender liberty or property. An intermedi- restricted caseload. Typically, these
ate sanction (see p. 296) is more rigorous approaches are used with offenders who
than traditional probation but less so than have committed certain categories of
total incarceration. domestic violence, sex offenses, and DUI,
and with offenders who are mentally ill,
Screening developmentally disabled, or abuse sub-
Gathering and sorting of information used stances. This situation can mean more
to determine if an individual has a problem intensive or intrusive supervision than in
with substance abuse and, if so, whether a routine caseloads; enhanced social and psy-
detailed clinical assessment is appropriate. chological services; and/or specific training
(See also Assessment.) or group activities, such as anger manage-
ment classes.
Security classification (in criminal
justice) Specific populations
The process of assigning an inmate to a cat- These include a wide range of people facing
egory based on the perceived likelihood of a wide range of issues—for example,
an offender’s attempt at escape, propensity racial/ethnic/sexual minorities and women,
for violence, or management concerns. people with disabilities, older people, and
those who are underserved or underrepre-
Sensitivity sented in treatment. This term can also
The extent to which a screening or assess- include violent offenders, sexual offenders,
ment instrument accurately identifies those victims or perpetrators of domestic abuse,
with substance use disorders (true posi- psychopaths, and offenders with life sen-
tives). tences.

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 Specificity Treatment matching
The extent to which a screening or assess- Pairing clients with treatments and services
ment instrument accurately identifies those that reflect their particular traits and
without substance use disorders (true nega- needs in order to enhance the potential for
tives). better outcomes.

Split sentence Treatment planning

A sentence involving a short period of The process of planning a client’s total
incarceration followed by probation or course of treatment, based on the findings
some other form of community supervision. of assessment procedures.

Stakeholders Treatment progress assessment

Those who have a key interest/investment A process that determines the value of the
in an issue or activity—includes clients, chosen course of treatment, its suitability
treatment and criminal justice personnel, for the client, and how it should be extend-
and policymakers. ed or adjusted if necessary.

Test-retest reliability Triage

This quality of a screening or assessment A process for sorting injured people into
instrument, expressed as a coefficient, is groups based on their need for medical
“obtained by administering the same test a treatment—in short, immediate attention
second time to the same group after a time and first-stage treatment for people with
interval and correlating the two sets of substance abuse disorders and others.
scores” (American Educational Research
Association 1999, p. 183). Trial
A court hearing at which a prosecutor pre-
Therapeutic community sents a case against a defendant to show
Traditionally, this is a long-term (up to 24 that he or she is guilty of a crime. The
months) rehabilitative model that relies defendant presents information to support
mainly on peer staff and on work as educa- the plea that he or she is not guilty. The
tion and therapy. Other staff include treat- judge or jury decides the verdict.
ment and mental health professionals and
vocational and educational counselors. The Unbroken contact
aim here is a global change in a person’s Early, thorough, and substantial substance
lifestyle, focused on developing vocational, abuse treatment delivered in an unbroken
educational, and social skills. Most resi- manner throughout the entire criminal
dents have been involved with the criminal case-handling process, from arrest through
justice system. the completion of the sentence. The compo-
nents of the system must transfer not only
Treatment the offender but also the cumulative record
Refers to the broad range of primary and of what the system has learned and what it
supportive services—including identifica- has done.
tion, brief intervention, assessment, diag-
nosis, counseling, medical services, psycho- Urinalysis
logical services, and followup—provided The testing of a urine sample for the pres-
for people with alcohol and illicit drug ence of drugs.
problems. The overall goal of treatment is
to eliminate the use of alcohol and illicit
drugs as a contributing factor to physical,
psychological, and social dysfunction and
to arrest, retard, or reverse progress of
associated problems.
300 Appendix B
 Waiver
A court action in which the defendant
agrees to forgo certain legal rights, such as
the right to a grand jury hearing or the
right to a speedy trial. The term is also
used to indicate the transfer of a juvenile
offender to the adult criminal justice sys-
tem when he or she has been accused of
committing certain serious crimes.

Work release
An alternative to total incarceration,
whereby inmates are permitted to work for
pay in the free community but must return
to a secure facility during their nonworking
hours. (See also Halfway House.)

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Appendix C:
Screening and
Assessment
Instruments

Addiction Severity Index (ASI)

Purpose: The ASI is most useful as a general intake screening tool. It
effectively assesses a client’s status in several areas, and the composite
score measures how a client’s need for treatment changes over time.

Clinical utility: The ASI has been used extensively for treatment planning
and outcome evaluation. Outcome evaluation packages for individual pro-
grams or for treatment systems are available.

Groups with whom this instrument has been used: Designed for adults
of both sexes who are not intoxicated (drugs or alcohol) when interviewed.
Also available in Spanish.

Norms: The ASI has been used with males and females with drug and
alcohol disorders in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Format: Structured interview.

Administration time: 50 minutes to 1 hour.

Scoring time: 5 minutes for severity rating.

Computer scoring? Yes.

Administrator training and qualifications: A self-training packet is avail-

able as well as onsite training by experienced trainers.

Fee for use: No cost; minimal charges for photocopying and mailing may
apply.

Available from: A. Thomas McLellan, Ph.D.

Building 7
PVAMC
University Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Ph: (800) 238-2433

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 The Alcohol Use Beck Depression
Disorders Identification Inventory–II (BDI–II)
Test (AUDIT) Purpose: Used to screen for the presence and
rate the severity of depression symptoms.
Purpose: The purpose of the AUDIT is to iden-
tify persons whose alcohol consumption has Clinical utility: Like its predecessor, the
become hazardous or harmful to their health. BDI–II consists of 21 items to assess the intensi-
ty of depression. The BDI-II can also be used
Clinical utility: The AUDIT screening proce-
as a screening device to determine the need for
dure is linked to a decision process that
a referral for further evaluation. Each item is a
includes brief intervention with heavy drinkers
list of four statements arranged in increasing
or referral to specialized treatment for patients
severity about a particular symptom of depres-
who show evidence of more serious alcohol
sion. These new items bring the BDI–II into
involvement.
alignment with Diagnostic and Statistical
Groups with whom this instrument has been Manual for Mental Disorders, 4th edition
used: Adults, particularly primary care, emer- (DSM-IV) criteria.
gency room, surgery, and psychiatric patients;
Items on the new scale replace items that dealt
DWI offenders, criminals in court, jail, and
with symptoms of weight loss, changes in body
prison; enlisted men in the armed forces; work-
image, and somatic preoccupation. Another
ers in employee assistance programs and indus-
item on the BDI that tapped work difficulty
trial settings.
was revised to examine loss of energy. Also,
Norms: Yes, heavy drinkers and people with sleep loss and appetite loss items were revised
alcohol use disorders. to assess both increases and decreases in sleep
and appetite. The BDI-II shows improved clini-
Format: A 10-item screening questionnaire cal sensitivity and higher reliability than the
with 3 questions on the amount and frequency BDI.
of drinking, 3 questions on alcohol depen-
dence, and 4 questions on problems caused by Groups with whom this instrument has been
alcohol. used: All clients aged 13 through 80 who can
read and understand the instructions and
Administration time: 2 minutes. clients who cannot read (requires reading the
statements to them).
Scoring time: 1 minute.
Norms: The BDI has been used with people
Computer scoring? No. with substance use disorders, psychiatric
Administrator training and qualifications: The patients, medical inpatients, and many other
AUDIT is administered by a health profession- populations.
al or paraprofessional. Training is required for Format: Paper-and-pencil self-administered
administration. A detailed user’s manual and a test.
videotape training module explain proper
administration, procedures, scoring, interpre- Administration time: 5 minutes, either self-
tation, and clinical management. administered or administered verbally by a
trained administrator.
Fee for use: No.
Scoring time: N/A.
Available from: Can be downloaded
from Project Cork Computer scoring? No. Any staff member can
Web site: perform the simple scoring.
www.projectcork.org

304 Appendix C
 Administrator training and qualifications:
Doctoral-level training or master’s-level train-
Circumstances,
ing with supervision by a doctoral-level clini- Motivation, and
cian are required to interpret test results.
Readiness Scales (CMR
Fee for use: $66 for manual and package of 25
record forms.
Scales)
Purpose: The instrument is designed to predict
Available from: The Psychological retention in treatment and is applicable to both
Corporation residential and outpatient treatment modalities.
19500 Bulderve
San Antonio, TX 78259 Clinical utility: The instrument consists of four
Ph: (800) 872-1726 derived scales measuring external pressure to
www.psychcorp.com enter treatment, external pressure to leave
treatment, motivation to change, and readiness
for treatment. Items were developed from focus
CAGE Questionnaire groups of recovering staff and clients and
retain much of the original language. Clients
Purpose: The purpose of the CAGE entering substance abuse treatment perceive
Questionnaire is to detect alcoholism. the items as relevant to their experience.
Clinical utility: The CAGE Questionnaire is a Groups with whom this instrument has been
very useful bedside, clinical desk instrument used: Adults.
and has become the favorite of many family
practice and general internists—also very pop- Norms: Norms are available from a large sec-
ular in nursing. ondary analysis of more than 10,000 clients in
referral agencies, methadone maintenance,
Groups with whom this instrument has been drug-free outpatient and residential treatment.
used: Adults, adolescents (over 16 years). Norms are also available for specific popula-
tions, such as clients with COD, prison-based
Norms: Yes.
programs, and women’s programs.
Format: Very brief, relatively nonconfronta-
Format: 18 items at approximately a third-
tional questionnaire for detection of alco-
grade reading level. Responses to the items
holism, usually beginning “have you ever” but
consist of a 5-point Likert scale on which the
which can be phrased to refer to past month or
individual rates each item on a scale from
current behavior.
Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree. Versions
Administration time: Less than 1 minute. are also available in Spanish and Norwegian.

Scoring time: Instantaneous. Administration time: 5 to 10 minutes.

Computer scoring? No. Scoring time: Can be easily scored by revers-

ing negatively worded items and summing the
Administrator training and qualifications: No item values.
training required for administration; it is easy to
learn, easy to remember, and easy to replicate. Computer scoring? No.

Fee for use: No. Administrator training and qualifications:

Self-administered; no training required for
Available from: May be downloaded from administration.
the Project Cork Web site
www.projectcork.org Fee for use: N/A.

Screening and Assessment Instruments 305

 Available from: George De Leon, Ph.D., or ing and adherence to the instructions in the
Gerald Melnick, Ph.D. “DAST Guidelines for Administration and
National Development and Scoring,” which is provided, is required. No
Research Institutes, Inc. other training is required.
71 West 23rd Street
8th Floor Fee for use: The DAST form and scoring key
New York, NY 10010 are available either without cost or at nominal
Ph: (212) 845-4400 cost.
Fax: (917) 438-0894 Available from: Centre for Addiction and
E-mail: Mental Health Marketing
gerry.melnick@ndri.org and Sales Services
www.ndri.org 33 Russell Street
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M5S 2Sl
The Drug Abuse Ph: (800) 661-1111
Screening Test (DAST) (Continental North
America)
Purpose: The purpose of the DAST is (1) to International and Toronto
provide a brief, simple, practical, but valid area: (416) 595-6059
method for identifying individuals who are
abusing psychoactive drugs; and (2) to yield a
quantitative index score of the degree of prob-
lems related to drug use and misuse.
Michigan Alcoholism
Clinical utility: Screening and case finding;
Screening Test (MAST)
level of treatment and treatment/goal planning. Purpose: Used to screen for alcoholism with a
variety of populations.
Groups with whom this instrument has been
used: Individuals with at least a sixth grade Clinical utility: A 25-item questionnaire
reading level. designed to provide a rapid and effective
screen for lifetime alcohol-related problems
Norms: Yes. A normative sample consisting of and alcoholism.
501 patients, representative of those applying
for treatment in Toronto, Canada. Groups with whom this instrument has been
used: Adults.
Format: A 20-item instrument that may be
given in either a self-report or in a structured Norms: N/A.
interview format; a “yes” or “no” response is Format: Consists of 25 questions.
requested from each of 20 questions.
Administration time: 10 minutes.
Administration time: 5 minutes.
Scoring time: 5 minutes.
Scoring time: N/A.
Computer scoring? No.
Computer scoring? No. The DAST is planned
to yield only one total or summary score rang- Administrator training and qualifications: No
ing from 0 to 20, which is computed by sum- training required.
ming all items that are endorsed in the direc-
tion of increased drug problems. Fee for use: Fee for a copy, no fee for use.

Administrator training and qualifications: For

a qualified drug counselor, only a careful read-

306 Appendix C
 Available from: Melvin L. Selzer, M.D.
6967 Paseo Laredo
University of Rhode
La Jolla, CA 92037-6425 Island Change
Assessment (URICA)
Structured Clinical Purpose: The URICA operationally defines
four theoretical stages of change—precontem-
Interview for DSM-IV plation, contemplation, action, and mainte-
Disorders (SCID) nance—relevant to change of a “problem”
determined by the subjects, each assessed by
Purpose: Obtains Axis I and II diagnoses using eight items. For an alcohol problem popula-
the DSM-IV diagnostic criteria for enabling the tion, a 28-item version with 7 items per sub-
interviewer to either rule out or to establish a scale is available.
diagnosis of “drug abuse” or “drug depen-
dence” and/or “alcohol abuse” or “alcohol Clinical utility: Assessment of stages of
dependence.” change/readiness construct can be used as a
predictor of treatment and outcome variables.
Clinical utility: A psychiatric interview.
Groups with whom this instrument has been
Groups with whom this instrument has been used: Both inpatient and outpatient adults.
used: Psychiatric, medical, or community-
based normal adults. Norms: Yes, for outpatient alcoholism treat-
ment population.
Norms: No.
Format: The URICA is a 32-item inventory
Format: A psychiatric interview form in which designed to assess an individual’s stage of
diagnosis can be made by the examiner asking a change, located along a continuum of change,
series of approximately 10 questions of a client. in people who abuse alcohol or drugs.
Administration time: Administration of Axis I Administration time: 5 to 10 minutes to com-
and Axis II batteries may require more than 2 plete.
hours each for patients with multiple diag-
noses. The Psychoactive Substance Use Scoring time: 4 to 5 minutes.
Disorders module may be administered by itself
in 30 to 60 minutes. Computer scoring? Yes, computer-scannable
forms.
Scoring time: Approximately 10 minutes.
Administrator training and qualifications: N/A
Computer scoring? No.
Fee for use: No; instrument is in the public
Administrator training and qualifications: domain. Available from author.
Designed for use by a trained clinical evaluator
at the master’s or doctoral level, although in Available from: Carlo C. DiClemente
research settings it has been used by bachelor’s- University of Maryland
level technicians with extensive training. Psychology Department
1000 Hilltop Circle
Fee for use: Yes. Baltimore, MD 21250
Ph: (410) 455-2415
Available from: American Psychiatric
Publishing, Inc.
1400 K Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20005
www.appi.org/

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Appendix D:
Resource Panel

Linell P. Broecker, M.S.W.

Senior Prevention Programs Manager
Demand Reduction Section
Drug Enforcement Administration
Washington, DC

Patrick Coleman
Deputy Director
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Washington, DC

Cathi Coridan, M.A.

Senior Director for Substance Abuse
Programs and Policy
National Mental Health Association
Alexandria, Virginia

Gloria Danzinger
Staff Director
Standing Committee on Substance Abuse
American Bar Association
Washington, DC

Peter J. Delany, D.S.W.

Deputy Director
Division of Epidemiology, Services and
Prevention Research
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Bethesda, Maryland

Jennifer Kay Edwards, M.A.

Assistant to the Deputy Director
Corrections Program Office
U.S. Department of Justice
Washington, DC
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 Jerry P. Flanzer, D.S.W., LCSW, CAC Madeline Ortiz
Chief Corrections Program Specialist
Services Research Branch Prisons Division
National Institute on Drug Abuse National Institute of Corrections
Bethesda, Maryland Washington, DC

Irene Gainer Marjorie A. Rock, Dr.P.H.

Executive Director Associate Professor
Treatment Accountability for Safer Ehrenkranz School of Social Work
Communities New York University
Arlington, Virginia New York, New York

R.J. Gregrich, M.S. Erik J. Roskes, M.D.

Chief Director
Treatment Branch Forensic Treatment and Correctional
Office of Demand Reduction Services
Office of National Drug Control Policy School of Medicine
Washington, DC Springfield Hospital Center
Sykesville, Maryland
Stephen J. Ingley
Executive Director Susan E. Salasin
American Jail Association Director
Hagerstown, Maryland Mental Health and Criminal
Justice Program
Jane E. Kennedy, M.P.A., CDP Center for Mental Health Services
Executive Director Rockville, Maryland
Treatment Alternatives to Street Crime
Seattle, Washington Mary K. Shilton
Executive Director
Bruce R. Lorenz, B.S., CADC, National Treatment Accountability
NCAC II for Safer Communities
Director Washington, DC
Thresholds, Inc.
Georgetown, Delaware Audrey Wright Spolarich
Health Policy Analysts, Inc.
Cranston Mitchell Washington, DC
Correctional Program Specialist
Community Corrections Division Patrick H. Tarr, Ph.D.
National Institute of Corrections Senior Policy Advisor
Washington, DC Office of Policy Development
U.S. Department of Justice
Stacia Murphy Washington, DC
President
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Jennifer Taussig, M.P.H.
Dependence Health Scientist
New York, New York Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
Atlanta, Georgia

310 Appendix D
 Vicky Verdeyen Steve Wing
Psychology Administrator Senior Advisor for Drug Policy
Bureau of Prisons Office of Policy and Program
Department of Justice Coordination
Washington, DC Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration
Beth A. Weinman, M.A. Rockville, Maryland
National Drug Abuse Treatment
Coordinator
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Department of Justice
Washington, DC

Resource Panel 311

Appendix E:
Cultural Competency
and Diversity Network
Participants

Elmore T. Briggs, CCDC, NCAC II

Program Manager
Adolescent Recovery Center
Vanguard Services Unlimited
Arlington, Virginia
African American Workgroup

Deion Cash
Executive Director
Community Treatment & Correction
Center, Inc.
Canton, Ohio
African American Workgroup

E. Bernard Anderson, Jr., M.S., M.A.,

NCAC, ICADC, CCS
Regional Administrator
Correctional Treatment
Florida Addictions and Correctional Treatment Services, Inc.
Tallahassee, Florida
LGBT Workgroup

Richard T. Suchinsky, M.D.

Associate Director for Addictive Disorders and Psychiatric
Rehabilitation
Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences Services
Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, DC
Disabilities Workgroup

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Appendix F:
Special Consultants

Gary Field, Ph.D.

Administrator
Counseling and Treatment Services Correctional Programs
Oregon Department of Corrections
Salem, Oregon

Thomas J. Tobin, Ph.D.

Chief Executive Officer/Co-Founder
The SHARP Program
Orinda, California

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Appendix G:
Field Reviewers

Robert B. Auckerman, M.S.W.

Program Services Consultant
Littleton, Colorado

Joanne Barnett, M.Ed., LPC, LADC,

CCS, CDP, MAC, CCJS
Addiction Services Coordinator
Community Partners in Action
Hartford, Connecticut

Sonya Brown
State TASC Director
Division of Mental Health
Developmental Disabilities and
Substance Abuse Services, DHHS
Raleigh, North Carolina

Barry S. Brown, Ph.D.

Adjunct Professor
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Eddie Canterbury, LCSW, BCSAC

Social Worker Specialist—LCSW
Rapides Adult Drug Treatment Court
Alexandria, Louisiana

Redonna Chandler, Ph.D.

Health Scientist Administrator
Services Research Branch
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Bethesda, Maryland

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 Laura Choate Hendree E. Jones, Ph.D.
Manager Assistant Professor
Office of Drug Court Programs CAP Research Director
California Department of Alcohol Department of Psychiatry and
and Drug Programs Behavioral Sciences
Sacramento, California Johns Hopkins University Center
Baltimore, Maryland
Richard Craig, Ph.D.
Director of Research Margaret Williams Kherlopian
Patuxent Institution Coordinator of Criminal Justice
Jessup, Maryland Programs
South Carolina Department of Alcohol
George De Leon, Ph.D. and Other Drug Abuse Services
Director Columbia, South Carolina
Center for Therapeutic Community
Research Kevin Knight, Ph.D.
National Development and Research Research Scientist
Institutes, Inc. Texas Christian University
New York, New York Fort Worth, Texas

David Farabee Jeffrey N. Kushner, M.A., M.H.R.A.

Research Psychologist Drug Court Administrator
UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Municipal Court of Saint Louis
Programs Saint Louis, Missouri
Los Angeles, California
Gerald Melnick, Ph.D.
Kathleen J. Farkas, Ph.D., LISW Senior Principal Investigator
Mandel School of Applied National Development and Research
Social Sciences Institutes, Inc.
Case Western Reserve University New York, New York
Cleveland, Ohio
Ethan Nebelkopf, Ph.D., MFCC
Jerry P. Flanzer, D.S.W., LCSW, CAC Clinic Director
Chief Family and Child Guidance Center
Services Research Branch Native American Health Center
National Institute on Drug Abuse Oakland, California
Bethesda, Maryland
Michael L. Prendergast, Ph.D.
Richard S. Gebelein Director
Judge Criminal Justice Research Group
Superior Court of Delaware UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse
Wilmington, Delaware Programs
Los Angeles, California
Bobby G. Greer, Ph.D., LPC, CCRC
Memphis, Tennessee JoAnn Y. Sacks, Ph.D.
Principal Investigator
National Development and Research
Institutes
New York, New York

318 Appendix G
 Robert Philip Schwartz, M.D. Angel Velez, CASAC
Medical Director Addiction Program Specialist-II
Friends Research Institute New York State Office of Alcohol and
Baltimore, Maryland Substance Abuse Services
New York, New York
Elizabeth Simoni, J.P.
Executive Director Pogos H. Voskanian, M.D.
Maine Pretrial Services, Inc. Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania
Portland, Maine
Robert Walker, M.S.W., LCSW
Elizabeth Stanley-Salazar Assistant Professor
Vice President Center on Drug and Alcohol Research
Director of Public Policy University of Kentucky
Phoenix Houses of California Lexington, Kentucky
Lake View Terrace, California
Suzanne L. Wenzel, Ph.D.
Richard E. Steinberg, M.S. Behavioral Scientist
President/Chief Executive Officer RAND
WestCare Foundation, Inc. Santa Monica, California
Las Vegas, Nevada
Karen M. Wheeler
Pamela D. Stokes, M.S.M. Program and Policy Development
Program Analyst Specialist
National Association of State Office of Mental Health and Addiction
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors, Inc. Services
Washington, DC Salem, Oregon

Richard T. Suchinsky, M.D. Dorian L. Wingard, B.A., CCDC

Associate Director for Addictive Disorders Education Coordinator
and Psychiatric Rehabilitation Chair Education Committee
Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences Education Resource Center
Services Steven’s House Residential Treatment
Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Adolescents
Washington, DC A House of Hope, Inc. Program
Columbus, Ohio
Anne Swern
Counsel to the District Attorney Edie Wooldridge, B.A., CADC II
of Kings County Program Manager
Kings County District Attorney, Charles J. InterChange Treatment Program
Hynes Multnomah County Department of
Brooklyn, New York Community Justice
Hillsboro, Oregon
Faye S. Taxman, Ph.D.
Director Buck Zeller
Bureau of Governmental Research RCE Director, TASC
University of Maryland Region IV
College Park, Maryland Blue Ridge Center
Asheville, North Carolina

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Index
Because the entire volume is about substance noncompliance, 209
abuse treatment for adults in the criminal justice parent training, 100
system, the use of these terms as entry points has parole, 229
been minimized in this index. Commonly known pretrial setting, operating in, 143
acronyms are listed as main headings. Page refer- prison treatment approaches, 198
ences for information contained in figures appear psychopathy, 65
in italics. psychopathy, screening for, 30
rescreening, 16
12-Step programs. See self-help groups rural clients, 108
screening and assessment, 13
A specific populations, screening for, 38
abuse. See also violence spiritual approaches, 89
history of, 27 trauma, screening for, 29
physical and sexual, 97–98 triage and placement, 49
screening and assessment of, 28 affective states, 76–77
accountability, in criminal justice treatment aftercare
programs, 245 in community supervision settings, 227
acculturative stress, 94 in jail settings, 185
ADAM. See Arrestee Drug Abuse Monitoring aging populations. See older adults
program agreements. See also behavior contracts;
Addiction Prevention and Recovery Administration memorandum of understanding
and Salvation Army, 152 multilevel, 14–16
Addiction Technology Transfer Centers, 246 ambulatory care. See outpatient treatment
Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997, 99 American Society of Addiction Medicine. See ASAM
Advice to the Counselor boxes Americans with Disabilities Act, 106
about, 3 Amity
borderline personality disorder, 63 Pima County Substance Abuse Treatment Jail
boundaries, establishing, 81 Project, 184
clients in the criminal justice system, 127 Prison therapeutic community, 202–203, 206
coercion, 80 Project, 231
community supervision, 221, 225 anger. See also violence
co-occurring disorders, screening for, 27 and hostility, 76–77
credibility, counselor, 83 management, 103, 173, 195
criminal thinking, 74 antisocial personality disorder
cross-training, 179 definition, 112
culture and the counselor, 95 prevalence data, 113
detoxification, screening for, 21 traits of, 113
diversion to treatment, 128 treatment requirements, 113–114
family involvement, 78 anxiety disorders, 116
female offenders, 97 arraignment, 128–129
“good” and “bad” drugs, 111 arrest, 128
homelessness, 73 Arrestee Drug Abuse Monitoring program, 1,
immediate needs, client, 144 126–127
infectious diseases, 118 ASAM Patient Placement criteria, 56
information management, pretrial, 130 Assertive Community Treatment, 112
jailed clients, 165 assessment
mental health issues, 61 and accuracy of information, 13–14
motivation for change, 66 addressing abuse issues, 27

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 and continuity of information, 14 Bureau of Justice Assistance, 2
of co-occurring disorders, 23–24, 38–39, 60, 109 businesses, as stakeholders, 242
definition, 8
domains, 18
C
as equated with suitability, 8 California Drug and Alcohol Treatment Assessment
guidelines for, 10, 34 study, 2
inadequate, as barrier, 47 Case Management Classification system, 55
instruments, 20, 28, 303–307 case management services, 112
integrated with screening, 39–40 in community supervision settings, 219, 227–228
myths about, 8–9 at the program level, 242
protocols, 39–40 child custody. See parenting
purpose of, 13 Client’s Recovery Plan, 67, 68–69
racial and ethnic minorities, 37 Coerced Abstinence Model, 151
recommendations, 40–42 coerced treatment, 22, 79–80, 86–87
of substance use disorder severity, 60 definition, 85
timing of, 17 in prison settings, 207
of treatment readiness and stage of change, 66 cognitive disorders, treatment issues, 116
collaboration, 230
B in community supervision settings, 229–231
barriers between substance abuse and criminal justice
to effective treatment, 243 agencies, 236–237
to program coordination, 242 collateral information, 10, 32, 33, 38, 41, 143
to treatment in community supervision settings, communication skills, 172–173
222 community issues
to treatment in jails, 176, 181 organizations as stakeholders, 241–242
to triage and placement, 47 partnerships in jail settings, 180
basic needs, addressing, 72–73 service, 141, 169
in community supervision settings, 218 community supervision
for offenders, 72–73 barriers to treatment, 222
behavior contracts, 139 comparison of probationers and parolees, 215
boot camp, 142 examples of programs, 231–232
borderline personality disorder, 62–63, 114 intensive supervision, 214
and co-occurring disorders, 114 intermediate supervision, 214
and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, 62–63 population description, 214
treating, 114–115 probation before judgment, 130
boundaries, establishing, 81–82 and programs for offenders with co-occurring
boundary spanners, 144, 147, 170 disorders, 111, 225
in community supervision settings, 227 recommendations, 233
definition, 137 residential treatment, 215–216
Breaking the Cycle (ONDCP), 232 sample programs, 231–232
brief incarceration, 142 self-help groups, 223, 228, 232
brief interventions, 138 system collaboration, 229–231
brief treatment and therapeutic alliances, 82
and access to community services, 169 treatment components, 217–218
and community resources, 169 treatment issues, 220–226
definition, 167 treatment issues, parole-specific, 226–228
education, substance abuse, 169 treatment issues, probation-specific, 229
motivational enhancement, 168 treatment levels, 214–217
psychotropic drug education, 170 treatment services, 218–220
transition back to the community, 170 community treatment and planning, 69
treatment components, 168 confidentiality, 70, 149
Brooklyn Drug Treatment Alternative to Prison in community supervision settings, 230
program, 151–152 in jail settings, 166, 177

322 Index
 in presentencing, 131 Crime and Drugs Solution Work Group (Baltimore),
in screening and assessment, 14 147
in triage and placement, 48 crime statistics
constitutional issues arrests, 126
and arrest, 128 community supervision population, 214, 225
ballot initiatives (diversion to treatment), 136 jail population, 159–162
continuum of care, in community supervision prison population, 188–190
settings, 227 women, 95
co-occurring disorders, 22–26 Criminal Conduct and Substance Abuse
antisocial personality disorder, 112–114 Treatment, 74, 195
anxiety disorders, 116 criminality, 63–64
assessment, 23–24, 38–39, 60 criminal activity and substance abuse, 1
attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, 116 criminal code, 75
borderline personality disorder, 62–63, 114–115 criminal identity, 77, 192–193
and case management services, 112 criminal thinking, 74, 175
cognitive disorders, 116 criminogenic personality types, 30
and community supervision settings, 225 offender denial of, 79
depressive and bipolar disorders, 61, 115 and procriminal values and associates, 63–64
diversion to treatment, 137 and stigma based on substance abuse treatment,
integrated versus parallel treatment, 137 75
intermittent explosive disorder, 62 thinking errors, 75
in jails, 162 Criminal Justice/Substance Abuse Cross Training:
level of, 52 Working Together for Change, 246
and long-term treatment, 175 criminal justice system
medication management, 111 definition, 5
posttraumatic stress disorder, 61 interdependence with treatment system, 236
prevalence, 22 jail issues, 165
prevalence data, 105–106, 162 treatment planning chart, 238–239
and prison settings, 204 Criminal Justice Treatment Evaluation Meeting
Programs for Assertive Community Treatment, (1992), 166
226 criminal thinking, 74, 75
and retention in treatment, 87 cross-training, 82, 170, 209
schizophrenia and psychotic disorders, 115–116 in community supervision settings, 223
screening and assessment of, 23–24, 25–26, in jail settings, 178
38–39, 60 in pretrial and diversion settings, 150
serious mental disorders, 61–62 cultural. See also racial and ethnic minorities
treatment issues, 108–109 competence, 37, 83, 148
treatment programs, 109–111 identity, 77
cooperation, interagency, 148–149 minorities, 93–94
cost issues, 251 curfew, 142
crime-related, of drug abuse, 1
of instruments, 35
D
and program development, 251 DATOS, 44
counselor issues day fines, 141
checks and balances, 146 day reporting centers, 139–140, 141, 217
credibility, 82–83 example in Chicago, 140
in jail environment, 166 example in Salt Lake City, 217
leverage, 146 day treatment, 45
negative attitudes, 223 deficit-based approach to treatment planning, 66
training, 147–148, 154, 166, 179–180, 209–210, definitions. See also appendix B, Glossary
230–231, 245–246 antisocial personality disorder, 112
Counselor’s Manual for Relapse Prevention with arraignment, 128
Chemically Dependent Criminal Offenders arrest, 128
(TAP 19), 88 assessment, 8

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 boundary spanners, 137 Drug Court Clearinghouse and Technical Assistance
coercion, 85 Project (American University), 132
cost issues, 251 Drug Court Grant Program (Bureau of Justice
criminal justice system, 5 Assistance), 153
detainees, 157 drug courts, 2, 40, 131–133
detoxification, 139 components of, 133
jails, 157, 158 Driving Under the Influence courts, 137–138
offender, 5 and jails, 181–182
personality disorders, 30 “mental health court” for people with co-
presentencing, 130 occurring disorders, 137
psychopathy, 113 phases of, 133
screening, 7–8 substance abuse treatment planning chart,
substance abuse, 4 134–135
substance dependence, 4 drug testing, 17–18
test-retest reliability, 18 pretrial, 150–151
treatment, 4 DUI/Drug Court Advisory Panel, 138
trial, 130
denial, 79
E
Denver Women’s Correctional Facility program for early intervention, 44
women and their children, 100 education, 150
depression, 61 about psychotropic drug, 170
treating, 115 infectious diseases, 118
detainees, definition, 157 in prison settings, 197
detoxification, 20 staff, 179
as a basic need, 72–73 substance abuse, in brief treatment, 169
definition, 139 Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law
and pretreatment services, 45 Enforcement Assistance Program, 153
symptoms, 72 eligibility
diagnosis, formal, 17 for admission to substance abuse treatment, 29
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, 62–63 as equated with screening, 8
disability, treatment issues, 105–107 employment. See also vocational training
diversion to treatment, 131 in community supervision settings, 224
constitutional ballot initiatives, 136 counseling in long-term treatment, 174
Driving Under the Influence courts, 137–138 job skills training, 100–101
drug courts, 131–133 Empowerment through Literacy Project, 97
examples of programs, 151–153 engagement, 84–85
in lieu of detention and prosecution, 129 enhancing motivation for change. See motivational
memorandum of understanding, 149 readiness
models, 153 evaluation
for people with co-occurring disorders, 109–111, outcome, 248–250
137 process, 248
probation before judgment, 130 reports, 247
Proposition 36: Substance Abuse and Crime F
Prevention Act (California), 136–137 family issues, 77–78. See also parenting
sample programs, 151–152 client’s role in the family, 77–78
staff resources, 147 in community supervision settings, 218–219
training resources, 154 family counseling, 196
Treatment Accountability for Safer family mapping in long-term treatment, 174–175
Communities, 133–136 fathering, 101
Downward Spiral (board game), 168 Federal Bureau of Prisons residential treatment
Driving Under the Influence courts, 137–138. See programs, 204
also Drug Courts Female Offender Treatment and Employment
Drug Abuse Treatment Outcome Studies, 44 Program, 99

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 financial concerns prevalence data, 116
client fees, 139 prevention and education, 118
in community supervision settings, 221–222 testing for, 117
means-based fines, 141 treatment issues, 116–118
Florida Department of Corrections triage process, information sharing
54–55 as barrier to treatment, 47
Forever Free from Drugs and Crime, 96 in community supervision settings, 230
formal diagnosis, 17 in jail settings, 178–179
FRAMES, 138 Maricopa County Data Link Project (Arizona),
Framework for Recovery, 74 244
funding issues, in jails, 176–177 between substance abuse and criminal justice
agencies, 148, 244
G systemwide, 14
GAINS Center for People with Co-Occurring in treatment planning, 67
Disorders in the Justice System, 225 informed consent, 14
gang subculture, 77, 94 initiatives
in jails, 164–165 Breaking the Cycle (ONDCP), 232
gender. See also men’s issues; women’s issues constitutional ballot, 136
gender-specific training, 209 criminal justice, 2–3
in prison settings, 193–194 innocence, presumption of, 145
Greater Baltimore Interfaith Clergy Alliance, 147 inpatient treatment, 45–46
group home, 47 instruments
guilt assessment, 20, 303–307
of parents in the criminal justice system, 78 client’s language of choice, 36
as a treatment issue, 80 cost, 35
of women regarding their children, 99 effectiveness of, 34
H interview versus self-administered, 35
halfway house, 46–47, 142, 216 level of substance abuse problems, 52
hepatitis, 118, 226 for literacy, 36
prevalence data, prison populations, 190 mental disorders, 53–54
High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Automated motivational readiness, 54
Tracking System, 15, 179 for psychopathy, violence, and recidivism,
history 32–33, 51
of abuse, 27 readiness for treatment, 23
substance abuse, 18 screening, 18, 19, 86, 303–307
HIV/AIDS for screening and assessing abuse and trauma
in community supervision settings, 226 history, 28
prevalence data, jail populations, 161 for screening and assessing mental disorders,
prevalence data, prison populations, 189 25–26
Project ARRIVE (AIDS prevention training screening for psychopathy, 30
model), 117 selection and implementation of, 33–34
homelessness, 73 sex offenders, 120
house arrest, 142 and staff training, 35
housing, in community supervision settings, 218 stages of change, 54
I time to administer, 34–35
identity issues, 77–79 Intensive Case Management, 112
implementation evaluation, 247 intensive supervision
incentives, 85 parole, 142
versus disincentives, 208–209 probation, 141
to improve retention, 87 intensive treatment
in prison settings, 207–208 outpatient, 45
infectious diseases residential, 45–46
medical care, 118 interagency cooperation, 148–149

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 Interim Incarceration Disenrollment Policy with community treatment, 69
(Oregon), 145 institutional and procedural, 14
intermittent explosive disorder, 62 in jail settings, 181
between substance abuse and criminal justice
J agencies, 128, 131
jails long-term treatment
barriers to treatment, 176, 181 and co-occurring disorders, 175
and community services, 169–170, 180 and criminal thinking, 175
confidentiality, 166, 177 definition, 167
coordination of treatment services, 175, 177–183 employment counseling, 174
definition, 157, 158 family mapping, 174–175
examples of programs, 183–184 treatment components, 168
funding issues, 176–177
and gang affiliation, 164–165 M
information sharing, 178–179 manipulativeness, client, 75
justice system issues, 165 Maricopa County Data Link Project (Arizona), 244
linkages, 181 Marshall, Thurgood, 1
negative perception of, 163 matching offender to treatment. See treatment
pharmacotherapy in, 170–171, 179, 180 matching
population description, 159–162 means-based fines, 141
prioritizing substance abuse treatment, 177, media, as stakeholders, 241
178 Medicaid, 169
recommendations, 185 medically managed intensive inpatient treatment, 46
relapse prevention, 171–172 medically monitored intensive inpatient treatment,
research related to treatment, 184–185 46
services that can be provided in, 166–167 medication management, 111
stressors, 165 Megargee and Case Management Classification
suggestions for dedication program space, 164 Systems, 55
and time constraints for treatment, 163–164 memorandum of understanding, 145, 219
transition back to the community, 170 in community supervision settings, 229
treatment components, 168 for pretrial and diversion, 149
treatment environment, 164 Memphis prebooking jail diversion program, 152
treatment goals, 176 men’s issues
treatment issues, 173–175 anger management, 103
trends leading to changes in population, 158–159 fathering, 101
job skills training, 100–101 in prison settings, 193–194
judges, information and training, 148 relationship building, 102
mmental disorders. See also co-occurring
K disorders
KEY-CREST programs (Delaware), 202, 232 instruments for screening and assessing, 25–26
King County Jail System, North Rehabilitation level of, 52
Facility, Stages of Change Program prevalence data, prison populations, 189
(Washington), 183 screening and assessment of, 38–39
L Mental Health Courts, 109
language methadone treatment, 45
“people first”, 17 Montgomery County pre- and post-booking and
and screening and assessment instruments, 36 coterminous jail diversion (Pennsylvania), 152
leadership, endorsement of, 237 motivational interviewing, 21, 66, 223
legislators, as stakeholders, 241 motivational readiness, 22, 53–54. See also
leverage, counselor, 146 readiness for treatment; stages of change
life skills, 73 in community supervision settings, 222–223
linkages, 170 enhancing, 85
aftercare, 185 guilt and shame as motivating factors, 80
community and law enforcement, 153 instruments for evaluation, 23, 54

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 in jails, 168–169 services, 44–45
and treatment planning, 65–67 pretrial settings
multilevel agreements, 14–16 components of, 140
Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office In-Jail counselor leverage, 146
Intervention Program (Oregon), 183 developing treatment services, 146–147
mutual self-help programs. See self-help groups diversion, 129
drug testing, 150–151
N existing services, maintaining, 144
National Association of Drug Court Professionals, immediate needs, client, 144
153 intervention strategies, 138–139
National Drug Control Strategy (ONDCP), 2 memorandum of understanding, 149
negative predictive value, 34 offender issues, 150–151
nonintensive outpatient treatment, 45 plea bargaining, 129–130
O population description, 126–127
Oakland Men’s Project (violence prevention presumption of innocence, 145
program), 103 recommendations, 154–155
offender rights of clients, 145
definition, 5 sanctions, use of, 140–142
issues, 150–151, 241 screening, 143–144
Ohio Violence Prevention Process, 103 treatment issues, 125–126, 143
older adults, 107 treatment modalities, 139–140
in prison settings, 206–207 treatment services, 127–128, 138, 146–151
Oregon STOP program, 240 prevalence data
Orientation to Therapeutic Community (training), antisocial personality disorder, 112–113
246 community supervision, 214, 225
outcome evaluation, 248–250 co-occurring disorders, 105–106, 108–109
outcome information, 250 criminal activity and substance abuse, 1–3
outpatient treatment, 45, 141, 216 disability, 105–106
Oxford House, 47 infectious diseases, 116–117
rural clients, 107–108
P sex offenders, 119
parenting. See also family issues substance abuse and violence, 102
child custody, 38, 85, 98–99, 165, 226 violence, 102
fathering, 101–102 primary prevention, 44
groups, 196 prisons
prevalence data, 98–99 counseling, 194–197
and women in criminal justice settings, 98–99 and criminal identity, 192–193
parole. See community supervision disincentives, 208–209
partial hospitalization. See day treatment educational and vocational training, 197
patient issues, readiness for treatment, 21 further research, 211–212
peer support, 88 and gender, 188, 193–194
“people first” language, 17 and men’s issues, 193–194
personality disorders, definition, 30 mental disorders in, 204
pharmacotherapy, in jail settings, 179, 180 older inmates, 206
Philadelphia Prison System OPTIONS Program and people with co-occurring disorders, 204
(Pennsylvania), 183 population description, 187–190
plea bargaining, 129–130 race and ethnicity, 188
positive predictive value, 34 recommendations, 210–211
posttraumatic stress disorder. See PTSD sample therapeutic communities, 201–204, 205
predictors of treatment outcomes, in jail settings, sanctions in, 207–208
185 and self-help groups, 196–197
presentencing period, 130 sex offenders, 204–206
pretreatment and substance abuse, 188–189
phase, 22 systems issues, 207–210

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 therapeutic communities, 199–201 R
therapeutic techniques in, 198–199 racial and ethnic minorities
training, 209–210 in criminal justice populations, 93–94
and trauma, 191 in jails and prisons, 77
treatment components, 194–199 prison populations, 188
treatment issues, 191–193 screening and assessment of, 37
treatment services, 190, 191 readiness for treatment, 22, 53–54. See also
women’s issues, 194 motivational readiness; stages of change
probation. See community supervision client, 21
probation before judgment, 130 instruments for evaluation, 23
Probationers in Recovery (California), 232 and treatment placement, 53–54
process evaluation, 248 and treatment planning, 65–67
procriminal values and associates, 63–64 recidivism, 150
program components, 84 in community supervision settings, 228
incentives and sanctions, 85 instruments for, 32–33, 51
phasing, 88 risk factors for, 29, 31, 51
program development and substance abuse treatment, 2
cost issues, 251 treatment interventions, 51
evaluation, 248–251 records, sealed, 81
information flow, 244 referral, 28
program coordination, 242–250 Regional Drug Initiative (Oregon), 240
systems issues, 235–242 relapse prevention
training, 246–247 in community supervision settings, 220, 224
Programs for Assertive Community Treatment, 226 plans, 67
Project ARRIVE (AIDS prevention training model), and self-management skills, 88–89
117 and sex offenders, 120–122
Project for Homemakers in Arizona Seeking in short-term treatment, 171
Employment, 101 relationship between substance abuse and criminal
Project KEEP, 179, 181 behavior, 1
Project MATCH, 168 relationship building, 102
Project RECOVERY, 2 rescreening, 16. See also screening
Project REFORM, 2 research and evaluation, 247–250
Proposition 36: Substance Abuse and Crime residential care, 45–46, 141
Prevention Act (California), 16, 85, 136–137, 252 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State
prosocial activity, 88 Prisoners Formula Grant Program, 2
Provider’s Introduction to Substance Abuse Residential Substance Abuse Treatment, South
Treatment for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Idaho Correctional Institution, 199
Transgender Individuals, A, 105 residential treatment, 215–216
psychopathy, 29, 63–65 resistance, 79–80
definition, 113 restitution, 141
instruments for, 32–33 retention in treatment, 85–86
risk factors for, 30 incentives and sanctions, 87
treatment requirements, 113–114 rights, due process, 145
psychosocial residential care, 46 risk factors for recidivism, 29, 31, 51
PTSD, 61 role playing, in prison settings, 198
assessment of, 28 rural clients, 107–108
and borderline personality disorder, 115
prevalence, 27, 96 S
in prison settings, 191 safety, of women in the criminal justice system, 96
symptoms of, 191 Salvation Army and Addiction Prevention and
treatment of, 116 Recovery Administration, 152
public safety, and public health, 235–236 SAMHSA, key goals, 252
sanctions, 85, 140–141

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 examples used in diversion, 141 sentencing, 131
how to use, 142 Serious and Violent Offender Reentry Initiative,
to improve retention, 87 2–3, 228
in pretrial settings, 140–143 serious mental disorders, 61–62
in prison settings, 207–208 sex offenders, 119–122
and relapse prevention, 220 prevalence data, 119
victim impact meetings, 141 in prison settings, 193, 204
without treatment, 151 and relapse prevention, 120–122
written, 150 SHARPER FUTURE, 121
schizophrenia and psychotic disorders, 115–116 treatment issues, 120
screening sexual orientation, 104–105. See also gender
and accuracy of information, 13–14 while incarcerated, 104–105
addressing abuse issues, 27 shame, 80. See also guilt; stigma
computerization, 36 SHARPER FUTURE, 121
and continuity of information, 14 shock incarceration, 142
for co-occurring disorders, 23–24, 38–39 short-term treatment
definition, 7–8 anger management, 173
and detoxification, 20 cognitive skills training, 172
domains, 11–12, 18 communication skills, 172–173
drug testing as screening device, 17–18 definition, 167
as equated with eligibility, 8 nonhospital intensive residential, 46
guidelines for, 9–10, 11, 12 problemsolving, 173
importance of in pretrial, 143–144 and relapse prevention, 171
inadequate, as barrier, 47 self-help groups, 172
instruments, 18, 19, 28, 86, 303–307 social skills training, 173
integrated with assessment, 39–40 strengths building, 172
language of instruments, 36 treatment components, 168
for literacy, 36 sobering stations, 139
for medical conditions, 21 social skills training, in short-term treatment, 173
myths about, 8–9 Special Offender Services program (Pennsylvania),
in pretrial settings, 143–144 232
protocols, 39–40 specialty courts. See drug courts
for psychopathy, 30 specificity, 34
purpose of, 7, 10 spiritual approaches, 89–90
racial and ethnic minorities, 37 staff issues
recommendations, 40–42 behavior modeling, 88
rescreening, 16 counselor credibility, 82–83
selection of tools for, 10 creating therapeutic alliances, 82
timing of, 17 education, 179
of women, 37–38 resources in pretrial, 147
sealed records, 81 training, 147–148, 179, 205, 209, 230–231,
Second-Felony Offender Law (New York), 151 245–246
self-destructive behavior, and borderline training for screening, 35
personality disorder, 115 training resources, 246
self-esteem stages of change, 53–54
in community supervision settings, 221 instruments, 54
and women, 98 strategies for working with offenders, 84
self-help groups, 90 and treatment planning, 83
in community supervision settings, 223, 228, 232 stakeholders, identification of, 237–242
in jail settings, 161, 172, 185 status, role as a person of, 79
in prison settings, 196–197, 196–197, 200 Stay’n Out (New York), 201, 202
and short-term treatment, 172 stigma, 17, 64, 209
self-management skills, and relapse prevention, 89 in community supervision settings, 221
sensitivity, 34 and co-occurring disorders, 109

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 and homelessness, 73 Therapeutic Community Experiential Training, 246
and sex offenders, 204–205 thinking errors, 75
as a treatment issue, 80–81 Thinking for a Change, 74, 76, 195
strengths-based approach, to treatment planning, “three strikes and you’re out” legislation, 2, 206
66–67 TIPs cited
strengths building, 172 Brief Interventions and Brief Therapies for
stressors Substance Abuse (TIP 34), 138
environmental, 31, 67 Combining Substance Abuse Treatment With
in jails, 165 Intermediate Sanctions for Adults in the
and older adults, 107 Criminal Justice System (TIP 12), 3, 207
psychosocial, 115 Comprehensive Case Management for
substance abuse Substance Abuse Treatment (TIP 27), 220
counseling, in prison settings, 194–197 Continuity of Offender Treatment for
and criminal activity, 1 Substance Use Disorders From Institution to
and criminal justice system, 236 Community (TIP 30), 70, 170, 227
definition, 4 Detoxification and Substance Abuse Treatment
level of problems, 52 (in development), 21, 45, 73, 139, 217
offender denial of, 79 Detoxification From Alcohol and Other Drugs
prevalence data, jail populations, 161 (TIP 19), 139
prevalence data, prison populations, 188–189 Enhancing Motivation for Change in Substance
prioritizing treatment in jail settings, 177, 178 Abuse Treatment (TIP 35), 21, 22, 23, 54,
and relationship with violence, 102 66, 80, 168, 223
signs and symptoms of, 20 Improving Cultural Competence in Substance
treatment in prison settings, 190, 191 Abuse Treatment (in development), 37, 83,
Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act 94, 95, 148
(Proposition 36, California), 136–137 Integrating Substance Abuse Treatment and
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Vocational Services (TIP 38), 20, 101, 219,
Administration. See SAMHSA 242
substance abuse history, 18 Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid
Substance Abuse Treatment for Women Addiction in Opioid Treatment Programs
Offenders: Guide to Promising Practices (TAP (TIP 43), 45
23), 38, 97 Planning for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse
Substance Abuse Treatment Trust Fund Treatment for Adults in the Criminal Justice
(California), 136 System (TIP 17), 3
substance dependence, definition, 4 Screening and Assessing Adolescents for
substance use disorders, assessing severity of, 60 Substance Use Disorders (TIP 31), 18
suitability, as equated with assessment, 8 Screening and Assessment for Alcohol and
support services, maintaining, 144 Other Drug Abuse Among Adults in the
Criminal Justice System (TIP 7), 3, 18, 19,
T 20
testing, for infectious diseases, 117–118 Simple Screening Instruments for Outreach for
test-retest reliability, definition, 18 Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and
Texas Kyle New Vision program, 203 Infectious Diseases (TIP 11), 18, 19
therapeutic alliances, 82 Substance Abuse: Administrative Issues in
and anxiety disorders, 116 Intensive Outpatient Treatment (in
therapeutic communities, 46 development), 45, 216
in community supervision settings, 215 Substance Abuse Among Older Adults (TIP 26),
elements of, 199–201 107
examples of programs, 201–204 Substance Abuse and Trauma (in
goals of, 199 development), 98, 116, 192
and offenders with mental illness, 205 Substance Abuse: Clinical Issues in Intensive
in prison settings, 199 Outpatient Treatment (in development), 45,
therapeutic community. See also specific programs 216
in jail settings, 184

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 Substance Abuse Treatment: Addressing the treatment issues
Specific Needs of Women (in development), anger and hostility, 76–77
38, 96, 97, 193, 210 anxiety disorders, 116
Substance Abuse Treatment and Domestic basic needs, addressing, 72
Violence (TIP 25), 29, 98 cognitive disorders, 116
Substance Abuse Treatment and Family co-occurring disorders, 108–109
Therapy (TIP 39), 196 criminal code, 75
Substance Abuse Treatment and Men’s Issues criminal identity, 77
(in development), 101, 193, 210 criminal thinking, 74–75
Substance Abuse Treatment and Trauma (in cultural identity, 77
development), 29 depressive and bipolar disorders, 115
Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons With detoxification, 72–73
Child Abuse and Neglect Issues (TIP 36), 29, and disability, 105–107
98 family issues, 77–79
Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons With goals in the jail setting, 176
Co-Occurring Disorders (TIP 42), 18, 19, homelessness, 73
25, 26, 39, 61, 109, 114, 192 infectious diseases, 116–118
Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons With life skills, 73–74
HIV/AIDS (TIP 37), 117 manipulativeness, 75
Substance Abuse Treatment: Group Therapy older adults, 107
(TIP 41), 98 pretrial, 125–126
Substance Use Disorder Treatment for People rural clients, 107–108
With Physical and Cognitive Disabilities schizophrenia and psychotic disorders,
(TIP 29), 107, 116 115–116
Treatment Drug Courts: Integrating Substance sex offenders, 119–122
Abuse Treatment With Legal Case sexual orientation, 104–105
Processing (TIP 23), 132 status, role as a person of, 79
training timing of treatment, 148
of counselors in community supervision settings, for violent offenders, 102–104
224, 230–231 for women, 95–100
of counselors in jails, 166 treatment levels
gender-specific, 209 effectiveness of, 44
of judges, 148 inpatient and residential care, 45–46
staff, 35, 147–148, 179, 205, 209–210, 230–231, outpatient, 45
245–246 pretreatment services, 44–45
Web sites, 154 treatment matching, 43, 55, 56, 59
Training for Professionals Working with MICA treatment planning
Offenders (training module), 246 assessing substance use disorder severity, 60
transition back to the community, 170 client motivation, 65–67
trauma, 26–27 and co-occurring disorders, 60–63
abuse, 97–98 for criminality and psychopathy, 63–65
and borderline personality disorder, 115 and linkages with community treatment, 69
prevalence, 27 and offender involvement, 67
in prison settings, 191 planning chart, 134–135, 238–239
sample questions for assessment, 29 recommendations, 70, 90–91
screening and assessment of, 28 and stages of change, 83
treatment strengths-based approach, 66–67
for cultural minorities, 93–95 treatment programs, sample, 109
definition, 4 Amity/Pima County Substance Abuse Treatment
retention in, 85–86 Jail Project, 184
Treatment Accountability for Safer Communities, Amity Prison therapeutic community, 202–203
40, 133–136 Amity Project, 231
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 Brooklyn Drug Treatment Alternative to Prison V
program, 151–152 victims, 241
Denver Women’s Correctional Facility program victim impact meetings, 141
for women and their children, 100 video feedback, 198
Federal Bureau of Prisons residential treatment violence, 29, 94, 193. See also abuse; anger
programs, 204 and borderline personality disorder, 115
Female Offender Treatment and Employment domestic, 173
Program, 99 instruments for, 32–33
Forever Free from Drugs and Crime, 96 managing and preventing, 103
KEY-CREST programs (Delaware), 202, 232 and relationship with substance abuse, 102
King County Jail System, North Rehabilitation risk factors for, 31
Facility, Stages of Change Program violent crime, 102
(Washington), 183 working with violent offenders, 102–104
Memphis prebooking jail diversion program, 152 Violence Interruption Process, Illinois TASC, 103
Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office In-Jail Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of
Intervention Program (Oregon), 183 1994, 204
Oakland Men’s Project (violence prevention vocational training, 242
program), 103 in community supervision settings, 219
Oregon STOP program, 240 in prison settings, 197
Philadelphia Prison System OPTIONS Program
(Pennsylvania), 183 W
Probationers in Recovery (California), 232 Walden House, 67, 99
Programs for Assertive Community Treatment, and the San Francisco Sheriff’s Office SISTER
226 Project (California), 184
Project MATCH, 168 Wayne County Jail Target Cities Jail-Based
Residential Substance Abuse Treatment, South Substance Abuse Treatment Program (Michigan),
Idaho Correctional Institution, 199 184
SHARPER FUTURE, 121 Web sites cited
Special Offender Services program Addiction Technology Transfer Centers, 246
(Pennsylvania), 232 Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers,
Stay’n Out (New York), 201, 202 121
Texas Kyle New Vision program, 203 Baltimore’s approach to improving drug
Walden House, 67, 99 treatment, 147
Walden House and the San Francisco Sheriff’s borderline personality disorder, treatment
Office SISTER Project, 184 guideline, 115
Willamette Family Treatment Services, 139 Bureau of Justice Assistance, 153
treatment services Federal Bureau of Prisons Clinical Practice
and arrest, 128 Guidelines: Detoxification of Chemically
coordination, in jails, 175 Dependent Inmates, 21
developing, in pretrial, 146–147 Forever Free from Drugs and Crime, 96
triage and placement Framework for Recovery, 74
barriers to, 47 GAINS Center for People with Co-Occurring
creating, 47–49 Disorders in the Justice System, 225
examples of approaches, 54–56 Health Insurance Portability and
information needed for, 51, 52, 53, 54 Accountability Act, 14, 48, 70, 131, 149,
key activities, 48 166, 230
recommendations, 56–57 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas
strategies for, 48–49, 50 Automated Tracking System, 15
using screening information in decisionmaking, Mid-America Addiction Technology Transfer
49–50 Center, 46
trial, definition, 130 National Addiction Technology Transfer
tuberculosis, prevalence data, prison populations, Center, 148
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Professionals, 153
parenting programs for male offenders, 78
Partnership Against Violence Network (Pavnet),
103
Project for Homemakers in Arizona Seeking
Employment, 101
Regional Drug Initiative (Oregon), 240
Serious and Violent Offender Reentry Initiative,
3, 228
SHARPER FUTURE, 121
Slosson Oral Reading Test - Revised, 36
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration, 153, 252
TCU Drug Screen, 19
TCU Treatment Motivation Scales, 23
therapeutic community standards, 199
Thinking for a Change, 76, 195
training resources, 154, 246
Willamette Family Treatment Services, 139
withdrawal, 20, 139
women’s issues
abuse, 97–98
in community supervision settings, 226
criminal justice population, 95–96
guilt, 99
HIV educational programs, 117
job skills training, 100–101
parenting, 98–99
physical and sexual abuse of, 97–98
in prison settings, 194
safety, 96
screening and assessment of, 37–38
self-esteem, 98
and strengths-based approach to treatment, 67
treatment issues, 95–97
women-specific treatment programs, 96
Working with Criminal Justice Clients (curriculum),
246
work release center, 142

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CSAT TIPs and Publications Based on TIPs

What Is a TIP?
Treatment Improvement Protocols (TIPs) are the products of a systematic and innovative process that brings together clinicians,
researchers, program managers, policymakers, and other Federal and non-Federal experts to reach consensus on state-of-the-art treat-
ment practices. TIPs are developed under CSAT’s Knowledge Application Program to improve the treatment capabilities of the
Nation’s alcohol and drug abuse treatment service system.

What Is a Quick Guide?

A Quick Guide clearly and concisely presents the primary information from a TIP in a pocket-sized booklet. Each Quick Guide is
divided into sections to help readers quickly locate relevant material. Some contain glossaries of terms or lists of resources. Page num-
bers from the original TIP are referenced so providers can refer back to the source document for more information.

What Are KAP Keys?

Also based on TIPs, KAP Keys are handy, durable tools. Keys may include assessment or screening instruments, checklists, and sum-
maries of treatment phases. Printed on coated paper, each KAP Keys set is fastened together with a key ring and can be kept within a
treatment provider’s reach and consulted frequently. The Keys allow you—the busy clinician or program administrator—to locate
information easily and to use this information to enhance treatment services.

TIP 1 State Methadone Treatment Guidelines—Replaced by TIP 12 Combining Substance Abuse Treatment With
TIP 43 Intermediate Sanctions for Adults in the Criminal
Justice System—Replaced by TIP 44
TIP 2* Pregnant, Substance-Using Women— BKD107
Quick Guide for Clinicians QGCT02 TIP 13 Role and Current Status of Patient Placement
Criteria in the Treatment of Substance Use
KAP Keys for Clinicians KAPT02
Disorders—BKD161
TIP 3 Screening and Assessment of Alcohol- and Other Quick Guide for Clinicians QGCT13
Drug-Abusing Adolescents—Replaced by TIP 31 Quick Guide for Administrators QGAT13
KAP Keys for Clinicians KAPT13
TIP 4 Guidelines for the Treatment of Alcohol- and Other
Drug-Abusing Adolescents—Replaced by TIP 32 TIP 14 Developing State Outcomes Monitoring Systems for
Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Treatment—BKD162
TIP 5 Improving Treatment for Drug-Exposed Infants—
BKD110 TIP 15 Treatment for HIV-Infected Alcohol and Other Drug
Abusers—Replaced by TIP 37
TIP 6 Screening for Infectious Diseases Among Substance
Abusers—BKD131 TIP 16 Alcohol and Other Drug Screening of Hospitalized
Quick Guide for Clinicians QGCT06 Trauma Patients—BKD164
KAP Keys for Clinicians KAPT06 Quick Guide for Clinicians QGCT16
KAP Keys for Clinicians KAPT16
TIP 7 Screening and Assessment for Alcohol and Other
Drug Abuse Among Adults in the Criminal Justice TIP 17 Planning for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse
System—Replaced by TIP 44 Treatment for Adults in the Criminal Justice System—
Replaced by TIP 44
TIP 8* Intensive Outpatient Treatment for Alcohol and Other
Drug Abuse—BKD139 TIP 18 The Tuberculosis Epidemic: Legal and Ethical Issues
for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Treatment
TIP 9 Assessment and Treatment of Patients With Coexisting Providers—BKD173
Mental Illness and Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse— Quick Guide for Clinicians QGCT18
Replaced by TIP 42
KAP Keys for Clinicians KAPT18

TIP 10 Assessment and Treatment of Cocaine-Abusing TIP 19* Detoxification From Alcohol and Other Drugs—
Methadone-Maintained Patients—Replaced by TIP 43 BKD172
Quick Guide for Clinicians QGCT19
TIP 11 Simple Screening Instruments for Outreach for
Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Infectious KAP Keys for Clinicians KAPT19
Diseases— BKD143
TIP 20 Matching Treatment to Patient Needs in Opioid
Quick Guide for Clinicians QGCT11
Substitution Therapy—Replaced by TIP 43
KAP Keys for Clinicians KAPT11
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TIP 21 Combining Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Treatment TIP 29 Substance Use Disorder Treatment for People With
With Diversion for Juveniles in the Justice System— Physical and Cognitive Disabilities—BKD288
BKD169 Quick Guide for Clinicians QGCT29
Quick Guide for Clinicians and Administrators Quick Guide for Administrators QGAT29
QGCA21
KAP Keys for Clinicians KAPT29
TIP 22 LAAM in the Treatment of Opiate Addiction—
Replaced by TIP 43 TIP 30 Continuity of Offender Treatment for Substance Use
Disorders From Institution to Community—BKD304
TIP 23 Treatment Drug Courts: Integrating Substance Abuse Quick Guide for Clinicians QGCT30
Treatment With Legal Case Processing—BKD205 KAP Keys for Clinicians KAPT30
Quick Guide for Administrators QGAT23
TIP 31 Screening and Assessing Adolescents for Substance
TIP 24 A Guide to Substance Abuse Services for Primary Use Disorders—BKD306
Care Clinicians—BKD234 See companion products for TIP 32.
Concise Desk Reference Guide BKD123
TIP 32 Treatment of Adolescents With Substance Use
Quick Guide for Clinicians QGCT24 Disorders—BKD307
KAP Keys for Clinicians KAPT24 Quick Guide for Clinicians QGC312
TIP 25 Substance Abuse Treatment and Domestic Violence— KAP Keys for Clinicians KAP312
BKD239
TIP 33 Treatment for Stimulant Use Disorders—BKD289
Linking Substance Abuse Treatment and
Domestic Violence Services: A Guide for Treatment Quick Guide for Clinicians QGCT33
Providers MS668 KAP Keys for Clinicians KAPT33
Linking Substance Abuse Treatment and Domestic
Violence Services: A Guide for Administrators MS667 TIP 34 Brief Interventions and Brief Therapies for Substance
Abuse—BKD341
Quick Guide for Clinicians QGCT25
Quick Guide for Clinicians QGCT34
KAP Keys for Clinicians KAPT25
KAP Keys for Clinicians KAPT34
TIP 26 Substance Abuse Among Older Adults— BKD250
TIP 35 Enhancing Motivation for Change in Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse Among Older Adults: A Guide
Treatment—BKD342
for Treatment Providers MS669
Quick Guide for Clinicians QGCT35
Substance Abuse Among Older Adults: A Guide
for Social Service Providers MS670 KAP Keys for Clinicians KAPT35
Substance Abuse Among Older Adults:
TIP 36 Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons With Child
Physician’s Guide MS671
Abuse and Neglect Issues—BKD343
Quick Guide for Clinicians QGCT26
Quick Guide for Clinicians QGCT36
KAP Keys for Clinicians KAPT26
KAP Keys for Clinicians KAPT36
TIP 27 Comprehensive Case Management for Substance Helping Yourself Heal: A Recovering Woman’s Guide
Abuse Treatment—BKD251 to Coping With Childhood Abuse Issues—PHD981
Case Management for Substance Abuse Treatment: A Available in Spanish: PHD981S
Guide for Treatment Providers MS673 Helping Yourself Heal: A Recovering Man’s Guide to
Case Management for Substance Abuse Treatment: A Coping With the Effects of Childhood Abuse—HD1059
Guide for Administrators MS672 Available in Spanish: PHD1059S
Quick Guide for Clinicians QGCT27
TIP 37 Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons With
Quick Guide for Administrators QGAT27
HIV/AIDS—BKD359
TIP 28 Naltrexone and Alcoholism Treatment—BKD268 Fact Sheet MS676
Naltrexone and Alcoholism Treatment: Physician’s Quick Guide for Clinicians MS678
Guide MS674 KAP Keys for Clinicians KAPT37
Quick Guide for Clinicians QGCT28
KAP Keys for Clinicians KAPT28

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TIP 38 Integrating Substance Abuse Treatment and
Vocational Services—BKD381 TIP 42 Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons With Co-
Quick Guide for Clinicians QGCT38 Occurring Disorders—BKD515
Quick Guide for Administrators QGAT38 Quick Guide for Clinicians QGCT42
KAP Keys for Clinicians KAPT38 Quick Guide for Administrators QGAT42
KAP Keys for Clinicians KAPT42
TIP 39 Substance Abuse Treatment and Family Therapy—
BKD504 TIP 43 Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction
Quick Guide for Clinicians QGCT39 in Opioid Treatment Programs—BKD524
Quick Guide for Administrators QGAT39
TIP 44 Substance Abuse Treatment for Adults in the Criminal
Justice System—BKD526
TIP 40 Clinical Guidelines for the Use of Buprenorphine in
the Treatment of Opioid Addiction—BKD500
Quick Guide for Physicians QGPT40
KAP Keys for Physicians KAPT40

TIP 41 Substance Abuse Treatment: Group Therapy—

BKD507
Quick Guide for Clinicians QGCT41

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Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT)

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___TIP 2* BKD107 ___TIP 26 BKD250 ___TIP 36 BKD343

___QG+ for Clinicians QGCT02 ___Guide for Treatment Providers MS669 ___QG for Clinicians QGCT36
___KK+ for Clinicians KAPT02 ___Guide for Social Service Providers ___KK for Clinicians KAPT36
MS670 ___Brochure for Women (English)
___TIP 5 BKD110 ___Physician’s Guide MS671 PHD981
___QG for Clinicians QGCT26 ___Brochure for Women (Spanish)
___TIP 6 BKD131 ___KK for Clinicians KAPT26 PHD981S
___QG for Clinicians QGCT06 ___Brochure for Men (English)
___KK for Clinicians KAPT06 ___TIP 27 BKD251 PHD1059
___Guide for Treatment Providers MS673 ___Brochure for Men (Spanish)
___TIP 8* BKD139 ___Guide for Administrators MS672 PHD1059S
___QG for Clinicians QGCT27
___TIP 11 BKD143 ___QG for Administrators QGAT27 ___TIP 37 BKD359
___QG for Clinicians QGCT11 ___Fact Sheet MS676
___KK for Clinicians KAPT11 ___TIP 28 BKD268 ___QG for Clinicians MS678
___Physician’s Guide MS674 ___KK for Clinicians KAPT37
___TIP 13 BKD161 ___QG for Clinicians QGCT28
___QG for Clinicians QGCT13 ___KK for Clinicians KAPT28 ___TIP 38 BKD381
___QG for Administrators QGAT13 ___QG for Clinicians QGCT38
___KK for Clinicians KAPT13 ___TIP 29 BKD288 ___QG for Administrators QGAT38
___QG for Clinicians QGCT29 ___KK for Clinicians KAPT38
___TIP 14 BKD162 ___QG for Administrators QGAT29
___KK for Clinicians KAPT29 ___TIP 39 BKD504
___TIP 16 BKD164 ___QG for Clinicians QGCT39
___QG for Clinicians QGCT16 ___TIP 30 BKD304 ___QG for Administrators QGAT39
___KK for Clinicians KAPT16 ___QG for Clinicians QGCT30
___KK for Clinicians KAPT30 ___TIP 40 BKD500
___TIP 18 BKD173 ___QG for Physicians QGPT40
___QG for Clinicians QGCT18 ___TIP 31 BKD306 ___KK for Physicians KAPT40
___KK for Clinicians KAPT18 (see products under TIP 32)
___TIP 41 BKD507
___TIP 19* BKD172 ___TIP 32 BKD307 ___QG for Clinicians QGCT41
___QG for Clinicians QGCT19 ___QG for Clinicians QGC312
___KK for Clinicians KAPT19 ___KK for Clinicians KAP312 ___TIP 42 BKD515
___QG for Clinicians QGCT42
___TIP 21 BKD169 ___TIP 33 BKD289 ___QG for Administrators QGAT42
___QG for Clinicians & Administrators ___QG for Clinicians QGCT33 ___KK for Clinicians KAPT42
QGCA21 ___KK for Clinicians KAPT33
___TIP 43 BKD524
___TIP 23 BKD205 ___TIP 34 BKD341
___QG for Administrators QGAT23 ___QG for Clinicians QGCT34 ___TIP 44 BKD526
___KK for Clinicians KAPT34
___TIP 24 BKD234
___Desk Reference BKD123 ___TIP 35 BKD342 *Under revision
___QG for Clinicians QGCT24 ___QG for Clinicians QGCT35 +QG = Quick Guide; KK = KAP Keys
___KK for Clinicians KAPT24 ___KK for Clinicians KAPT35

___TIP 25 BKD239
___Guide for Treatment Providers MS668
___Guide for Administrators MS667
___QG for Clinicians QGCT25
___KK for Clinicians KAPT25

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TIPs can also be accessed online at www.kap.samhsa.gov.

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 Substance Abuse Treatment
For Adults in the
Criminal Justice System

This TIP, Substance Abuse Treatment for Adults in the Criminal

Justice System, revises and supersedes TIP 7, Screening and
Assessment for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Among Adults in
the Criminal Justice System, TIP 12, Combining Substance Abuse
Treatment With Intermediate Sanctions for Adults in the
Criminal Justice System, and TIP 17, Planning for Alcohol and
Other Drug Abuse Treatment for Adults in the Criminal Justice
System. The revised TIP provides the current clinical evidence-
based guidelines, tools, and resources necessary to help sub-
stance abuse counselors treat clients involved with the criminal
justice system.

Collateral Products
Based on TIP 44
Quick Guide for Clinicians
KAP Keys for Clinicians

DHHS Publication No. (SMA) 05-4056

Printed 2005

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Center for Substance Abuse Treatment
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Substance Abuse Treatment for Adults in the Criminal Justice System TIP 44