Perspectives of prisoners on alcohol and other drug group treatment approaches.
- Publisher:
- Routledge
- Publication Type:
- Journal Article
- Citation:
- International Journal of Prisoner Health, 2022, 18, (1), pp. 55-65
- Issue Date:
- 2022-01-01
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PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to describe what a sample of men in prison believe works well for the delivery of prison-based group alcohol and other drug (AoD) treatment programs. The authors hope the findings will help inform future practise in AoD program delivery in prison. DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH: A qualitative research paper reporting on a thematic analysis of in-depth interviews with 30 male prisoners on their perspectives on AoD group treatment approaches. FINDINGS: Results indicate that matching readiness and motivation to start treatment is important for group success. Program content must be relevant and delivered by empathic facilitators who maintain confidentiality. It would be advantageous if one of the program facilitators was a peer with personal experience of overcoming an AoD use disorder. ORIGINALITY/VALUE: According to the authors' knowledge, this is one of few qualitative studies into the delivery of AoD treatment for men in prison and the only study of its kind in Australia. The consumer perspective is an important element in improving quality of treatment provision.
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