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Availability and capacity of substance abuse programs in correctional settings: A classification and regression tree
Faye S Taxman1, Panagiota Kitsantas
1Administration of Justice Department, George Mason University, Manassas, VA 20110, United States. ftaxman@gmu.edu
Drug and Alcohol Dependence
|April 28, 2009
Summary
Stronger partnerships and standardized screening tools boost substance abuse treatment availability in correctional facilities. Organizational learning also enhances capacity for intensive programs.
Area of Science:
- Criminal Justice
- Public Health
- Addiction Medicine
Background:
- Substance abuse treatment in correctional settings is crucial for public health and recidivism reduction.
- Understanding factors influencing treatment availability and capacity is essential for improving services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify structural and organizational factors influencing substance abuse treatment program availability and capacity in correctional settings.
- To explain variability in treatment program availability and capacity using multi-level data.
Main Methods:
- Utilized classification and regression tree procedures.
- Combined National Criminal Justice Treatment Practices (NCJTP) Survey data with the 2000 Census.
- Analyzed data from 295 substance abuse treatment programs in jails and probation/parole offices, classified by service intensity (high, medium, low).
Main Results:
- Stronger inter-organizational working relationships and adoption of standardized substance abuse screening tools were key predictors of treatment availability.
- Organizational learning strategies and screening tool use increased capacity for high and medium-intensity programs.
Conclusions:
- Findings highlight the importance of external collaborations and standardized screening for expanding substance abuse treatment in corrections.
- Further research is needed to refine theories on accessing intensive treatment services within correctional environments.
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