Substance Abuse Caseload
In 1992, following the opening of Central Texas Treatment
Center, an officer with special training in substance abuse
was hired to supervise residents discharged from the treatment
center. Following legislative changes in 1993 affecting the
Substance Abuse Felony Punishment Facility programs, the
Substance Abuse Caseload Program was expanded to include
supervision of defendants sentenced by the courts to community
supervision and required to serve a term of confinement and
treatment. Defendants were also required to participate and
complete a drug or alcohol abuse continuum of care program.
Three CSOs provide intensive supervision to offenders
discharged from substance abuse facilities for six months to
one year, depending on the need of the individual. Officers
provide transitional planning, arrange referral services and
oversee the progress of residents. Additionally, substance
abuse counselors at the treatment center conduct 1.5 hours of
aftercare counseling per week. Aftercare group addresses
relapse issues, marital and family relationships issues, and
other alcohol and drug related issues, including suicide
prevention. The offender is required to attend group each week
according to the offender’s individualized transitional
plan.
The following table compares the program activity for
fiscal years ’98 - ‘00:
|
Substance
Abuse Caseload
Fiscal
Years '98 - '00
| |
FY
'98 |
FY
'99 |
FY
'00 |
| Number
of Intakes |
147 |
123 |
86 |
| Number
of Discharges |
161 |
157 |
123 |
| Number
Served |
300 |
262 |
191 |
| Number
of Counseling Hours |
219 |
254 |
604 |
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