Criminal Conduct and Substance Abuse Treatment for Women in Correction

There is an urgent demand for treatment protocols designed specifically for women who abuse drugs, commit crimes, and receive treatment in correctional settings. Criminal Conduct and Substance Abuse Treatment for Women in Correctional Settings answers the clamor by targeting the biological, psychological, and social roots of female substance abuse and crime. Designed as an adjunct to the Criminal Conduct and Substance Abuse Treatment: Strategies for Self-Improvement and Change (SSC) curriculum, this provider's guide uses female-focused examples, exercises, role plays, and content enhancements that pinpoint women's treatment issues.

Designed to help providers realize the essential traits and skills necessary to help ensure client success, this guide provides enhanced information and adjunct exercises to supplement session delivery.

PrefaceIntroductionSECTION I: UNDERSTANDING THE CAUSES AND CONTEXT OF FEMALE SUBSTANCE ABUSE, CRIME, AND MENTAL DISORDER1. Women and Crime Scope of the Problem: Women in the Criminal Justice System General Patterns of Criminal Conduct Among Women Risk Factors and Dynamic Predictors of Criminal Condut in Women Theories of Female Crime Implications for Treatment and Policy: What Factors Reduce Recidivism Among Female Judicial Clients? Chapter Review2. Connecting Female Substance Abuse, Cognition, and Crime Gender Differences in Substance Abuse Psychosocial Issues and Substance Abuse in Women Patterns and Trends in Women¿s Lives Stigmas and Stereotypes of Women and Substance Abuse The Interaction of Women¿s Social Roles and Relationships Gender Norms and Sense of Self Personal Responsibility and the Sociocentric Perspective Implications for Treatment and Policy: What Factors Reduce Recidivism? Chapter Review3. Mental and Physical Health Issues in Female Criminal Justice Clients Overview of Mental Health Issues in Female Substance-Abusing Judicial Clients Dual Diagnosis in Women: Common Psychiatric Disorders Found Among Women Judicial Clients Women and Violent Trauma The Specific Causes of Violent Trauma Medical Challenges for Women Judical Clients Ethnic Considerations in Health Care Implications for Treatment and Policy: What Factors Reduce Recidivism? Chapter Review4. Adolescent Girls and Delinquency: The Route Into Correctional Settings Gender Differences Between Adolescents in AOD Treatment and Juvenile Justice Settings Adolescent Girls and Delinquency The Nature of Female Adolescent Offense Juvenile Victims of Crime Risk Factors for Juvenile Offending Among Females Psychological Consequences of Violent Trauma in Adolescence Gender Norms and Adolescence Girls and Gangs Female Adolescent Detention Experiences of Girls Within the Juvenile Justice System Implications for Treatment and Policy: What Factors Reduce Recidivism? Chapter Review5. Understanding Posttraumatic Stress Disorder History of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD Population Statistics Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD Assessment Methods Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Gender Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Childhood Trauma Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and the Female Judicial Client Allostasis and the Allostatice Load Factor Recovery From Trauma Core Areas and Treatment Goals for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Treatment Modalities Therapist Characteristics Chapter ReviewSECTION II: ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS IN THE EDUCATION AND TREATMENT OF FEMALE JUDICIAL CLIENTS6. Assessment of Women in Correctional Settings Overview of the SSC Assessment Program Components of Assessment An Assessment and Case Management Service Planning Model Specific Factors Important in the Assessment of Female Judicial Clients The Client Master Profile and Master Assessment Plan Treatment Matching Collaborative Involvement in Assessment and the Development of the Treatment Plan The Continuum of Care Chapter Review7. Gender as Culture and Other Diversity Considerations Diversity Considerations in Working with Women Judicial Clients Beyond Cultural Differences Socioeconomic Issues Women Judicial Clients and Their Children Chapter Review8. Gender-Specific Strategies and Models for Treatment The Therapeutic Alliance: What Makes an Effective Counselor? The Therapeautic Environment Goals of Treatment With Female Judicial Clients Therapeutic Intervention With Female Judicial Clients Individualized Plans for Reentry and Transition Support for Service Providers Current Trends in Women-Focused Programs: Models for Treatment Chapter ReviewSECTION III: GENDER-SPECIFIC ADAPTATIONS FOR WOMENPHASE I: Challenge to Change Module 1: Orientation: How This Program Works Module 2: Cognitive-Behavioral Approach to Change and Responsible Living Module 3: AOD Use Patterns and Outcomes Module 4: Understanding Criminal Thinking and Behavior Module 5: Sharing and Listening: Communication Pathways to Self-Awareness and Other-Awareness Module 6: Understanding and Preventing Relapse and Recidivism Module 7: The Process and Skills for Self-Improvement and ChangePHASE II: Commitment to Change Module 8: Self-Control: Managing Thoughts and Emotions Module 9: Social and Relationship Skills Building Module 10: Skills in Social and Community ResponsibilityPHASE III: Ownership of Change: Lifestyle Balance and Healthy Living Module 11: Relapse and Recidivism Prevention: Review Strategies for Healthy Living Module 12: Strengthening Ownership of Change: Skills for a Healthy LifestylePROGRAM CLOSURE: Continuing Your Journey of Responsible Living