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Lead Investigator: |
Peter Friedmann, MD |
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Lead Center: |
Rhode Island Research Center (Brown University/Lifespan Hospital) |
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Collaborating Centers: |
Connecticut Research Center (Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services)
Mid-Atlantic Research Center (University of Delaware, Center for Drug and Alcohol Studies)
Pacific Coast Research Center (UCLA, Criminal Justice Research Group at Integrated Substance Abuse Programs)
Virginia Commonwealth University
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Topics: |
Structured Reentry, Probation and Parole |
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The parole and outpatient addiction treatment systems have limited collaboration and communication, which may lead to a multitude of behavioral expectations with variable reinforcement. Research supports that behavioral outcomes are optimized when behavioral expectations are few in number, clear, and consistently reinforced.
Step’n Out will examine whether improved integration between the parole and outpatient addiction treatment systems can improve treatment adherence, drug use, and public safety outcomes among drug-involved parolees. The specific aims of Step’n Out are to:
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Systematize collaborative assessment, treatment orientation, planning, and monitoring between parole officers, treatment counselors and clients.
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Encourage therapeutic relationships and lasting behavioral change through a coordinated, supportive approach to supervision that emphasizes the client’s pro-social goals and positive responses to their attainment. |
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Brief Report |
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Last modified at 10/26/2009 4:45 PM by rickz
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