TIP 44-Substance Abuse Treatment for Adults in the Criminal Justice System-Screening and Assessment

Course overview

This course examines substance abuse treatment for adults in the criminal justice system, an introduction, and screening and assessment of this population. It includes: the purpose of the TIP, key definitions, the audience for the TIP, contents of this TIP, definitions of terms, screening and assessment guidelines, key issues related to screening and assessment, areas to address in screening and assessment, selection and implementation of instruments, screening and assessment considerations for specific populations, integrated screen and assessment-sample approaches, and conclusions and recommendations.