NCJ Number
222804
Date Published
January 2003
Length
29 pages
Annotation
This report on key issues in corrections-based drug treatment presents findings from 20 interviews conducted with corrections administrators and drug treatment providers who represented 13 States reflective of different regions of the country and various population sizes.
Abstract
Issues addressed in the interviews were the types of treatment provided, how treatment programming decisions are made, and the types of practical research needs practitioners want addressed. Regarding drug screening and assessment, the interviews focused on the instruments used and the screening and assessment process. The interviews also focused on drug treatment planning and its inclusion of efforts to match identified inmate drug-related and co-occurring needs with appropriate treatment programming. Questions on treatment programming prompted responses on definitional issues, cognitive-behavioral treatment approaches, the diversity of programs and their implementation, the maintenance of a drug-free environment, voluntary and mandatory treatment, meeting the need for drug treatment, and the selection of specific treatment programs. Other issues addressed pertained to treatment goals and expectations, generating and sustaining support for treatment, transitional services, and a research "wish list." Responses to questions on the latter topic pertained to research that is accessible, focused research, and systems-level monitoring and research. These interviews were part of a larger study of the status of research and practice on drug treatment in correctional settings, which also included a literature review and a meeting of 18 nationally recognized researchers and practitioners in this field. 17 references and appended list of questions asked in the interviews