Treatment Alternatives to Street Crime (TASC)
Problems addressed
Recidivism
Effectiveness

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Promising

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Life periods served
Adults (18 to 59 years)
Where the program was applied
Prisons or socio-educational residential centers
Country of application
United States
Description

This is a community-based treatment program for prison inmates who abuse drugs, serving as a bridge between probation officers and service providers in the community. Activities offered include case supervision, urine testing, referral to treatment, and follow-up of participants.

Impact evaluations

An impact assessment showed that the program had no significant effect on recidivism after one and two years of follow-up [1].

Bibliographic reference

[1] Owens, S. J., Klebe, K. J., Arens, S. A., Durham, R. L., Hughes, J., Moor, C. J., O'Keefe, M., Phillips, J., Sarno, J. A. & Stommel, J. (2008). The Effectiveness of Colorado's TASC Programs. Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 26(1-2), 161–176. https://doi.org/10.1300/J076v26n01_10

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