NCJ Number
102900
Date Published
1986
Length
12 pages
Annotation
After reviewing the history of drug and alcohol treatment programs in South Australia's correctional facilities, this paper describes plans for the introduction of education programs for offenders sentenced to community service in South Australia, including alcohol and drug abuse education intended to prevent such abuse or motivate abusers to seek treatment.
Abstract
Under South Australia's Offenders Probation Act, community service includes the condition that the offender attend a course of instruction for 2 hours a week as arranged by the corrections department. The department is planning a range of courses suitable for offender needs and interests. One course will be drug and alcohol education. By creating an awareness of the effects of alcohol or drug abuse, the course may prevent nonabusers from becoming abusers, constrain moderate abusers from becoming serious abusers to seek treatment. The initial course will be a low-key approach designed to help offenders identify any abuse problems in their own lives. Should they wish additional information or treatment on a voluntary basis, they will be referred to the appropriate program. 3 references.