NCJ Number
125654
Journal
Corrections Compendium Volume: 15 Issue: 6 Dated: (August 1990) Pages: 1,5-20
Date Published
1990
Length
17 pages
Annotation
Because of the number of inmates in Federal correctional institutions who need drug abuse treatment, the Federal Bureau of Prisons have established a new program which includes three categories dealing with degree of substance abuse: mandatory general education for all inmates; comprehensive drug treatment programs; and intensive drug treatment programs.
Abstract
This journal conducted a survey of all 50 States, the Federal Bureau of Prisons, and the District of Columbia to ascertain the components of various inmate drug treatment programs. All states, except Kentucky, showed substance abuse programs; the funds spent increased over one-third between 1989 and 1990. The survey found that inmates enter these programs through department classification, court orders, inmate request, or requests from the institution or parole board. Group and individual counseling are included in nearly all the programs; many include therapeutic communities, mental health services, and AIDS education. About half the systems had instituted some sort of evaluation program, but most did not report on their perceived success rate. Systematic evaluation criteria and transitional services were seen as essential components of successful programs. A chart describes the number of programs in each State and their funding sources. 1 table.