The programs in Justice Services provide a range of support options for those individuals involved in the criminal justice system and who are often experiencing multiple and complex problems.
The services that are provided include assessment, planning and brokerage of drug and alcohol treatment for those experiencing problematic substance use. Also, pre and post release prison programs provide support in addressing chronic homelessness, unemployment and social isolation. The aim of transitional support is ultimately the successful re entry into the community and prevention of re-offending.
Crisis Accomodation Support for a Successful Transition
COATS (Drug and Alcohol Assessment)
One area of interest for ACSO is always to gain more understanding of the problems people face, and innovative and effective ways ACSO can respond to them.
This year Justice Services, ACSO commissioned Caraniche to review the area of best practice in behaviour change in young offenders with alcohol and other drug issues.
Read the report below.
| Attachment | Size |
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| Caraniche Report on Youth,Drugs and Alcohol, best practice.doc | 438 KB |
| Justice General_Brochure D2.pdf | 620.6 KB |