Year
2019
Season
Spring
Paper Type
Master's Thesis
College
College of Arts and Sciences
Degree Name
Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ)
Department
Criminology & Criminal Justice
NACO controlled Corporate Body
University of North Florida. Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice
First Advisor
Dr. J. Mitchell Miller
Second Advisor
Dr. Brenda Vose
Third Advisor
Dr. Kristina Lopez
Department Chair
Dr. Brenda Vose
College Dean
Dr. George Rainbolt
Abstract
Offender reentry, felony declassification, and the opioids epidemic have led to quick and widespread implementation of substance abuse and mental health treatment programming in justice settings. This tremendous increase in offender treatment programming has outpaced applied research on program quality and treatment efficacy. This study examined whether designated evidence-based practices are actually delivered in funded treatment initiatives. Secondary data was utilized from the National Institute of Justice’s CrimeSolutions.gov, a national evidence-based practice and program registry. A content analysis methodology examined CrimeSolutions.gov program profiles and topical refereed literature through systematic analysis of five offender treatment evidence-based practices (actuarial screening, co-occurring disorders treatment, medication assisted treatment, individual treatment planning, and isolated therapeutic communities). Findings indicate a variable degree of evidence-based practice delivery and orient discussion around how to improve the implementation of evidence-based practices toward enhancing offender substance abuse programming.
Suggested Citation
Jossie, McKenzie L., "Evidence-based practice in offender programming: An examination of the CrimeSolutions.gov registry" (2019). UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations. 875.
https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/etd/875