Treatment Modalities in the Criminal Justice System

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This course examines treatment and intervention models utilized in the Criminal Justice System (CJS) to bring about desirable and positive changes in the substance abusing offender. The focus is on various approaches utilized at each phase of the CJS (pretrial, custodial, pre-release, and probation/parole supervision). Graduated sanctions for drug use violations by offenders under CJS jurisdiction are examined. Similarities and differences within the CJS and the effects on recovery for offenders and treatment providers are also explored.