Guideline for Drug Courts on Screening and Assessment
- Topics: Screening, assessment, treatment planning, eligibility criteria, standardized instruments, staff training.
- Description: This is a 1998 document from the Office of Justice Programs outlining the definition, purpose, and importance of proper screening and assessment in the drug court context. In addition to general information, provides further detail on screening issues for women, individuals with mental health concerns, suicidal individuals, and screening for motivation and readiness for treatment. Provides detailed information on the timing and content of an assessment, as well as who should conduct the assessment and what instruments are available. CAUTION: Potentially outdated in certain areas.
- Resource Type: Guidance Document
- Length: 80 pages
- Agency/Author: American University Justice Programs Office
- Year Published: 1998
Selecting and Using Risk and Need Assessments
- Topics: Assessment, Evidence-based Practices, Recommendations
- Description: The purpose of this document is to provide Drug Court staff with a concise and current overview of important issues relating to offender risk assessment and to provide a list of recommended contemporary risk instruments.
- Resource Type: Fact Sheet
- Length: 23 pages
- Agency/Author: National Drug Court Institute
- Year Published: 2015