Social Support Among Offenders With Substance Abuse Problems: Overlooked and Underused?

200215 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Catherine M. Lemieux · St. Catherine University

Abstract

The author examined correlates of social support among 101 offenders in corrections‐based treatment programs. Respondents perceived high levels of support despite numerous interpersonal problems. Social support was significantly associated with visits, letters, arrests, and days in treatment ( p < .05). The author describes strategies for implementing family‐oriented interventions in corrections‐based programs.

Topics & Keywords

Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis Homelessness and Social Issues Psychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual Offending

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Addictions & Offender Counseling

Volume 23, Issue 1, pp. 41-57

DOI: 10.1002/j.2161-1874.2002.tb00169.x

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