Substance Abuse Treatment Programs in Corrections: An Integrated Approach

dc.contributor.advisor	Taxman, Faye S.
dc.contributor.author	Curran, Meghan Elissa
dc.creator	Curran, Meghan Elissa
dc.date.accessioned	2014-09-18T01:53:10Z
dc.date.available	2014-09-18T01:53:10Z
dc.date.issued	2014-05
dc.description.abstract	Nearly 70 percent of the offender population has a problem with substance abuse. Treatment is an important component for those individuals who struggle with substance abuse, not only to help with their addiction but also to decrease future recidivism. Despite the promising nature of research on drug abuse treatment, many offenders are not able to obtain the appropriate treatment services. In addition to the concern over lack of relevant services, there are also barriers to implementing effective treatment programs that serve the needs of the offender population. Integrated services between correctional and public health treatment agencies are recommended to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the justice system while positively impacting offenders to achieve a break from the cycle of incarceration.
dc.format.extent	138 pages
dc.identifier.uri	https://hdl.handle.net/1920/8833
dc.language.iso	en
dc.rights	Copyright 2014 Meghan Elissa Curran
dc.subject	Criminology
dc.title	Substance Abuse Treatment Programs in Corrections: An Integrated Approach
dc.type	Dissertation
thesis.degree.discipline	Criminology, Law and Society
thesis.degree.grantor	George Mason University
thesis.degree.level	Doctoral

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