Minnesota Prison-Based Chemical Dependency Treatment
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 treatment program for incarcerated individuals who use psychoactive substances or have chemical dependency.
Participants stay in a gallery apart from the rest of the prison population. 15 to 25 hours of weekly care are suggested, including psycho-educational activities and individual and group counseling.

Impact evaluations

An impact assessment showed that the program led to a 21% reduction in convictions and a 25% reduction in repeat offenses [1].

Bibliographic reference

[1] Duwe, G. (2010). Prison-based chemical dependency treatment in Minnesota: An outcome evaluation. Journal of Experimental Criminology, 6(1), 57–81. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11292-010-9090-8

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