September 2006 - Posts

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• What Is the Level of Illicit Drug Use?

  Filed under: Mental Health, Drugs/Alcohol

  The answer to this and other questions regarding the use of alcohol, tobacco and the prevalence and treatment of mental health problems in the U.S. are published in the 2005 National Survey on Drug Use & Health . This survey by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration , Office... Read More » Posted Sep 22 2006, 02:59 PM by CC Pro | 2,839 views

• Offender Reintegration and Transition to the Community

  Filed under: Reentry, Transition

  A minimum of 95% of all state inmates will return to the community after serving their sentences. These individuals face significant issues and barriers to successful reintegration into society. The National Institute of Corrections offers a variety of resources designed to assist stakeholders in establishing principles, programs and services that effectively... Read More » Posted Sep 15 2006, 12:39 PM by CC Pro | 3,527 views

• What Works and What Doesn't in Adult Corrections

  The Washington State Institute for Public Policy conducted a comprehensive evaluation of "evidence-based" programs over the past 35 years in the United States and other English-speaking countries to determine which programs and polices affect crime rates. Read More » Posted Sep 07 2006, 08:12 AM by CC Pro | 2,750 views