Prison Therapeutic Community Outcomes

Eileen Conway — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:53:00 GMT

In its latest Research in Review, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections presents a summary of findings from a study of long term outcomes of therapeutic community drug treatment programs in the Department. Performed by Wayne Welsh, Ph.D., of Temple University, the study was begun in 1998 and continues to the present, although this summarizes a final report. The Department characterizes the study as "one of the longest, largest and most rigorous evaluations of prison TC. Thus, the research done here is valuable not only for Pennsylvania, but for the correctional profession nationwide." The full report is also available from the DOC's site.

Report on In-Prison Substance Abuse Programs in California

CC Pro — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 18:02:00 GMT

A special review examining the in-prison substance abuse programming managed by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has been published by the California Office of the Inspector General (OIG). This review contains findings that detail the practices that have impacted treatment effectiveness within California institutions. A key finding notes the failure to establish a "therapeutic community model." Other findings address programming costs, the selection process for the providers of treatment services, and the need for improved fiscal and management controls. A response from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (Attachment A) addresses the findings and proposes remedies for corrective measures in an effort to implement the Governor's comprehensive prison reforms.

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Prison Therapeutic Community Outcomes

Report on In-Prison Substance Abuse Programs in California