Background: 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 (SAFPF) programs, the Substance Abuse Caseload Program was expanded to include supervision of defendants sentenced by the courts to community supervision and required to enter and complete the SAFPF program.
Program Description: Two supervision officers 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. Urine samples are frequently taken on substance abuse offenders. Over 3,000 urine samples were collected and tested annually on these two caseloads.
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.
