The clinical-correctional interface in the treatment of drug offenders: The evidence from N.S.W. Australia

Williams, Robert J.

doi:10.1016/0376-8716(82)90015-1

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“…'To provide treatment' emerged as the aim most commonly ranked third (closely followed by 'to provide an alternative to prison'). Unlike the study by Williams (1982), there was no polarity of opinion amongst the various interest groups surveyed. There was a slight emphasis amongst corrections officers on assisting the courts, and amongst magistrates on deterrence and minimisation of reoffending.…”

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Issues In Drug Offender Diversion: A Review of the Court Diversion Service in Western Australia

Rigg

Indermaur²

1996

Australian & New Zealand Journal of Criminology

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This article examines the implementation and operation of a bail programme introduced to divert drug using offenders from prison in Perth, Western Australia. Changes in the number, type and source of offenders referred to the programme are described, as are the perceptions of programme staff, judges, magistrates, corrections officers and legal workers. Although the programme was generally regarded as useful, a number of issues requiring attention were identified. It was concluded that there is a need for restatement of procedural guidelines and for an evaluation of the outcomes of the programme in terms of its originally stated aims of diverting drug using offenders from imprisonment.

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“…In the implementation of such programmes such conflicts are clearly invited. The role of community corrections officers in mediating the legal aims with treatment aims here is crucial, as evidenced by problems experienced in a NSW programme (Williams 1982).…”

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Issues In Drug Offender Diversion: A Review of the Court Diversion Service in Western Australia

Rigg

Indermaur²

1996

Australian & New Zealand Journal of Criminology

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Objectives perceived by administrators within the ‘decision to divert network’: Conflict and resolution

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Bush²,

Reilly³

1983

Drug and Alcohol Dependence

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A Systems Approach to the Management of Drug‐related Problems

Reilly¹,

Hegg

Twyman³

1984

Australian Alcohol/Drug Review

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A comprehensive assessment of an individual's drug problem needs to include consideration of the type, frequency and amount of drug use, degree of dependence, concomitant medical problems and general health, previous treatment history, family and social relationships, employment and financial situation, psychological functioning, criminal activity and legal situation. The aim of a community based drug advisory service in Sydney is to provide an assessment-referraltreatment service which aims to match an individual's drug-related problems to the most appropriate range of therapeutic interventions. The components of the system include: intake, assessment, case conference, intervention and research. The system also accommodates the NSW Drug and Alcohol Court Assessment Program which interfaces Criminal Justice and Health Systems. Clinical programs of the service are described including a methadone maintenance program.

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The clinical-correctional interface in the treatment of drug offenders: The evidence from N.S.W. Australia

Cited by 6 publications

References 7 publications

Issues In Drug Offender Diversion: A Review of the Court Diversion Service in Western Australia

Issues In Drug Offender Diversion: A Review of the Court Diversion Service in Western Australia

Objectives perceived by administrators within the ‘decision to divert network’: Conflict and resolution

A Systems Approach to the Management of Drug‐related Problems

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