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An outcome evaluation of prison-based treatment programming for substance users
Frank J Porporino1, David Robinson, Bart Millson
1T3 Associates, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. t3@t3.ca
Substance Use & Misuse
|August 16, 2002
Summary
This study documents the results of substance user treatment programs implemented across Canada's Federal correctional system. Findings offer insights into correctional healthcare and addiction services within federal prisons.
Area of Science:
- Criminology
- Public Health
- Addiction Medicine
Background:
- Substance use is a significant issue within correctional populations.
- Effective treatment programs are crucial for rehabilitation and public safety.
- The Federal correctional system in Canada has implemented various substance user treatment initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document the outcomes of a widespread implementation of substance user treatment programs.
- To provide an overview of the results from these correctional programs.
Main Methods:
- A broad-based implementation approach was utilized.
- Data collection focused on program outcomes within the Federal correctional system.
Main Results:
- The paper presents findings from the implemented substance user treatment programs.
- Results offer insights into the effectiveness and reach of these initiatives.
Conclusions:
- The implementation of substance user treatment programs within the Federal correctional system has been documented.
- Further analysis of these results can inform future correctional healthcare strategies.