Chemical Dependency

Moderate to high-risk offenders who are at higher risk to re-offend due to significant substance abuse issues may be assigned to Risk Reduction Chemical Dependency Supervision. Officers utilize the following risk reduction and supervision strategies:

• Incorporate specialized conditions designed to aid offenders with significant chemical dependency needs
• Link offenders with a substance abuse treatment agency and require the offender to complete an assessment with an approved, licensed provider
• Work closely with treatment teams to ensure successful treatment
• Address an offender’s specific criminogenic need areas
• Assist offenders in complying with court ordered conditions
• Communicate with community resources (treatment provider, employer, support system) to assess offender progress
• Develop individualized case plans to include the appropriate dosage (hours) of the following:
  • Interventions (cognitive-behavioral)
  • Programming
  • Treatments (behavioral health)
• Empower offenders to make positive changes in their thinking
• Enforce Court ordered restitution requirements
• Engage in quality interaction with the offender to include both behavior change strategies and accountability measures
• Ensure adherence to reporting requirements
• Ensure community supervision home visits are conducted
• Notify Court of potential violations and make appropriate recommendations
• Promote pro-social behavior through interventions and skill practice