U.S. Department of Justice

Investing in Jail-Based Substance Abuse Treatment

Publication year: 2008 | Cataloged on: Sep. 10, 2009

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ANNOTATION: Factors to consider and multiple methods related to investing in a jail-based substance abuse program are described. Potential direct and indirect costs and benefits need to be identified and measured to the best ability. Average length of stay, average total incarceration cost, treatment costs should be used. The recidivism rate (participants arrest-free during 6-12 post-admission period) for the Jail-Based Substance Abuse Treatment Program is also reported, as are abstinence and employment statistics.
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