Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability
Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability

Follow-up Report on the Institutional Substance Abuse Treatment Program Administered by the Department of Corrections

Report 96-70, March 1997




Report Summary

  • In response to our initial report, the Department of Corrections has taken steps to improve program data collection, improve inmate treatment completion, and monitor private provider compliance with contract requirements.
  • However, the Department has not implemented a process to collect reliable data on inmate treatment needs nor has the Department conducted an evaluation of its substance abuse treatment programs.
  • Therefore, it has not been determined whether the substance abuse treatment programs are effective in changing inmate behaviors.

Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
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