NCJ Number
103070
Date Published
1986
Length
48 pages
Annotation
Inmate data and criminal justice system statistics for 1975-1985 in the District of Columbia were used to examine the need for and feasibility of a treatment program for inmates with a history of substance abuse.
Abstract
Results showed that 85 percent had histories of previous substance abuse, and 91 percent had been previously incarcerated. Consequently, a major treatment center is proposed to provide evaluation of inmates on entry into the system and treatment for abusers and special needs inmates. The proposed facility will house reception and diagnostic, substance abuse, and mental health programs. A 64-bed infirmary and a 16-bed behavioral unit also will be included. In addition, an 800-bed unit will be included for intensive residential treatment. The total program also will provide prerelease and aftercare components. Capital costs for the facility are estimated at 70.5 million for construction and 23.5 million for annual operational expenses. Figures and tables.