NCJ Number
177088
Date Published
1995
Length
19 pages
Annotation
This report describes the return-to-custody outcome for a sample of parolees who entered California's Bay Area Services Network (BASN) substance abuse treatment programs during the period of June through November 1993.
Abstract
The BASN provides substance abuse services in six California Bay Area counties. Services generally consist of case management and/or treatment for up to 6 months; however, additional services may be provided on a case-by-case basis. A total of 214 participants (53 females and 161 males) were included in the study. Return-to-custody status was measured at the end of the 365-day follow-up period and included the following categories: discharged from parole; on parole, never returned for any reason; on parole now, but formally returned to custody during the 365 day follow-up; short-term returns of 30 days or less; and parolees returned with a new term. The average return-to-custody rate during the 1-year follow-up for BASN sample participants was 50 percent. This rate was substantially lower than the 65 percent return rate for the total Region II parole population during the period of July 1, 1993, through December 31, 1994. Returns were lower for females: 34.6 percent for those in residential and 44.4 percent for those in nonresidential treatment. Among males, the rate for those in residential treatment was 54.8 percent and 48.1 percent for those in nonresidential treatment. Only 1 of 26 female participants in residential services and 2 in nonresidential services were returned to custody with a new term The rate for males was twice as high. 8 tables and 1 figure