January 2012 / Parole / Probation
Adults with Behavioral Health Needs Under Correctional Supervision: A Shared Framework for Reducing Recidivism and Promoting Recovery
by Council of State Governments Justice Center, National Institute of Corrections, and Bureau of Justice Assistance
Current practices when working with adults in the criminal justice system who have substance use disorders, mental illness, or both; a framework that utilizes the science on risk and needs to provide an approach to achieve better outcomes; and suggestions for operationalizing the framework.