NCJ Number
238323
Date Published
2010
Length
177 pages
Annotation
This book presents the results of a study that examined offenders' reduction of alcohol and other drug abuse, recidivism, and barriers to reintegration.
Abstract
The study tracked 434 offenders participating in the Access to Recovery (ATR) program. ATR is a federally funded program coordinated by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration that provides vouchers to people seeking drug and alcohol treatment that enables them to pay for a range of appropriate community based services. The study examined the offenders' success with reducing alcohol and other drug abuse, reducing the risk of recidivism, and overcoming barriers to reintegration. The findings indicate that 1) high risk drug offenders participating in ATR have a greater likelihood of program failure and higher rates of recidivism; 2) the longer an offender remains in the ATR program, the higher the likelihood they will refrain from alcohol and other drug abuse and have lower rates of recidivism; and 3) faith-based programming was not an effective predictor at predicting improved treatment outcomes nor at reducing an offenders' likelihood of recidivism. Additional findings indicate that case managers play a significant role in predicting an offender's success with the program, and that the presence of a strong support system is also a good predictor of an offender's success. Study limitations and recommendations for future research are discussed. Tables, bibliography, and index