The Idiosyncrasies of the Corrections and Treatment Environments

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Abstract

Both corrections agencies and addiction treatment organizations are unique, and these features affect the acceptance and uptake of EBP. In this chapter, we examine the idiosyncrasies associated with each field that can present barriers and challenges to the adoption of EBP. The discussion highlights why existing TT models are constrained when applied to these two fields, particularly given recent findings on the organizational factors that affect implementation (see Chap. 4). A better understanding of these factors – goals, leadership, staff, infrastructure, and external concerns – can guide us to advance new models to resolve practical but demanding realities. These realities need to be understood to assist community corrections agencies and addiction treatment providers in improving practices and producing better client-level outcomes.

Keywords

Substance Abuse Treatment Public Safety Addiction Treatment Correction System Needle Exchange 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Criminology, Law and SocietyGeorge Mason UniversityFairfaxUSA
  2. 2.Department of Criminal JusticeTemple UniversityPhiladelphiaUSA

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