http://community.nicic.org/blogs/prisons/archive/tags/Research/Drugs_2F00_Alcohol/default.aspxTags: Research, Drugs/AlcoholenCommunityServer 2007.1 SP1 (Build: 30415.43)http://community.nicic.org/blogs/prisons/archive/2006/12/18/Prostitution-on-the-Street_2C00_-but-how-does-it-impact-correctional-environments_3F00_.aspxMon, 18 Dec 2006 18:52:00 GMT26cc0436-63b6-4ef3-9d43-d8006bc9b9ca:1974Peggy L. Ritchie0<p>The <a href="http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/" target="_blank">Office of Community Oriented Policing Services</a> of the <a href="http://www.usdoj.gov/" target="_blank">U.S Department of Justice</a> just published its second edition of <strong>Street Prostitution</strong>. This <a href="http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/mime/open.pdf?Item=285" target="_blank">Guide</a> provides insights into how communities can address key problems such as:</p><ul><li><font color="#0066ff">Harm and its Spillover Effect</font></li><li><font color="#0066ff">Economic Concerns</font></li><li><font color="#0066ff">Civil Rights Concerns</font></li><li><font color="#0066ff">Factors Contributing to Street Prostitution such as: Pimps, Drugs, Clients</font></li><li><font color="#0066ff">How to Deter and Target Prostitutes and Their Clients</font></li><li><font color="#0066ff">Public Health Issues</font></li></ul><p><strong>How do you manage this special population in your prisons?&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Do they contribute to HIV/Aids in prisons?</strong></p><p><strong>Have you developed any special programs or research that you can share? </strong></p><p><strong>Do any of these concepts apply to prostitution in our prisons? Male or female?</strong></p><p><strong>Share your thoughts on this unique sub-population within our prisons. Thanks.</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><img src="http://community.nicic.org/aggbug.aspx?PostID=1974" width="1" height="1">Drugs/AlcoholResearchMedical/Mental Healthhttp://community.nicic.org/blogs/prisons/archive/2006/11/15/Looking-for-Drug-Abuse-Treatment-Based-on-Research_3F00_.aspxWed, 15 Nov 2006 16:02:00 GMT26cc0436-63b6-4ef3-9d43-d8006bc9b9ca:1656Peggy L. Ritchie0<p>The <a href="http://www.drugabuse.gov/" target="_blank">National Institute on Drug Abuse</a> (NIDA) just published &quot;Principles of Drug Abuse Treatment for Criminal Justice Populations-A Research-Based Guide&quot;. Now available- <a href="http://www.drugabuse.gov/podat_cj/" target="_blank">Click here.</a>&nbsp;Topics include:</p><ul><li>Principles</li><li>Resources</li><li>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </li><li><a href="http://www.drugabuse.gov/podat_cj/faqs/faqs1.html#1" target="_blank">Why do people involved in the criminal justice system continue abusing drugs?</a></li><li><a href="http://www.drugabuse.gov/podat_cj/faqs/faqs1.html#6" target="_blank">Are relapse risk factors different in offender populations?</a></li><li><a href="http://www.drugabuse.gov/podat_cj/faqs/faqs2.html#13" target="_blank">Is providing drug abuse treatment to offenders worth the financial investment?</a></li><li><a href="http://www.drugabuse.gov/podat_cj/faqs/faqs2.html#14" target="_blank">What are unique treatment needs for women in the criminal justice system?</a></li></ul><p>What are your thoughts on the return on investment of drug treatment? Any data you can share?</p><p>More resources at the <a href="http://www.nicic.org" target="_blank">National Institute of Corrections Information Center:</a></p><ul><li>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.familiesinsociety.org/Show.asp?docid=329">http://www.familiesinsociety.org/Show.asp?docid=329</a></li><li>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.cjdats.org/ka/index.cfm">http://www.cjdats.org/ka/index.cfm</a></li><li>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.uclaisap.org/prop36/documents/SACPA_COSTANALYSIS.pdf">http://www.uclaisap.org/prop36/documents/SACPA_COSTANALYSIS.pdf</a></li><li>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wsipp.wa.gov/rptfiles/06-06-3901.pdf">http://www.wsipp.wa.gov/rptfiles/06-06-3901.pdf</a></li><li>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nida.nih.gov/PDF/PODAT_CJ/PODAT_CJ.pdf">http://www.nida.nih.gov/PDF/PODAT_CJ/PODAT_CJ.pdf</a></li><li>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.auditor.leg.state.mn.us/ped/pedrep/subabuse.pdf">http://www.auditor.leg.state.mn.us/ped/pedrep/subabuse.pdf</a></li><li>&nbsp;<a href="http://justicepolicy.org/downloads/treatment1.pdf">http://justicepolicy.org/downloads/treatment1.pdf</a><br /></li></ul><img src="http://community.nicic.org/aggbug.aspx?PostID=1656" width="1" height="1">Drugs/AlcoholResearch