Alcohol and Drug Education - A Correctional Perspective in South Australia (From Exploring the Alcohol and Drug Crime Link -Society's Response, P 129-140, 1986, R A Bush, ed. - See NCJ-102892)

• NCJ Number: 102900
• Author(s): P Visser
• Date Published: 1986
• Length: 12 pages
• Publication Format: Document
• Publication Type: Program/Project Description
• Language: English
• Country: Australia

Annotation

After reviewing the history of drug and alcohol treatment programs in South Australia's correctional facilities, this paper describes plans for the introduction of education programs for offenders sentenced to community service in South Australia, including alcohol and drug abuse education intended to prevent such abuse or motivate abusers to seek treatment.

Abstract

Under South Australia's Offenders Probation Act, community service includes the condition that the offender attend a course of instruction for 2 hours a week as arranged by the corrections department. The department is planning a range of courses suitable for offender needs and interests. One course will be drug and alcohol education. By creating an awareness of the effects of alcohol or drug abuse, the course may prevent nonabusers from becoming abusers, constrain moderate abusers from becoming serious abusers to seek treatment. The initial course will be a low-key approach designed to help offenders identify any abuse problems in their own lives. Should they wish additional information or treatment on a voluntary basis, they will be referred to the appropriate program. 3 references.