Developing a model for the provision of substance abuse treatment / Elizabeth Fabiano.: JS82-123/1993E-PDF

"The underlying framework for the treatment of substance abuse is found in the Task Force Report on the Reduction of Substance Abuse (April 1991). Nevertheless, we need a model and strategic framework to guide our efforts to develop a coordinated and integrated approach to the implementation of substance abuse treatment within the Correctional Service of Canada. The model, which is depicted in Figure I (see page 6) and described within, is based on a number of guiding principles, that were formally agreed to, and adopted by, all regions in September 1991. These principles are: 1. While the overall "health" of an individualoffender is important and worthy of consideration and intervention, substance abuse programs will be concentrated on those offenders for whom substance abuse has been identified as a "criminogenic factor" which impacts negatively on the offender's ability to function as a law abiding citizen. 2. An important factor in the successful treatment of an offender's criminal behaviour is the availability of appropriate programs and services throughout an offender's sentence. 3. Proper assessment and identification of need are central to the delivery of effective correctional treatment for substance abuse. 4. Our interventions should be based on the principles of effective correctional treatment and the principles of risk and need. 5. Relapse prevention is an important and essential element of treatment, no matter what the intensity of that treatment. 6. The programs and services necessary for the treatment of substance abuse should be available to offenders both in institutions and in the community. 7. All staff of the Correctional Service of Canada should be made aware of the problems associated with substance abuse and, in a supportive and cooperative way, should be involved in the treatment of offenders. This can be facilitated through the provision of general staff training.8. Whenever and wherever possible, Correctional Service of Canada staff should be trained and utilized in the direct delivery of substance abuse treatment. Training of these individuals should not only be based on local or provincial training standards regarding knowledge and treatment of substance abuse in general, but also include training focused specifically on the treatment of offenders" -- Preface, page 3.

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