A Label for Exclusion: Support for alcohol-misuing offenders

Source: Centre for Mental Health

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Date of publication: January, 2011

Publication type: Report

In a nutshell: This policy paper identifies areas and practical examples of how, in a changing and uncertain policy and commissioning landscape, the joint commissioning and delivery of alcohol interventions for offenders in the community might be productively developed.

Length of publication: 20 page report

Some important notes: The press release can be accessed by clicking here.

Acknowledgement: Alcohol Policy UK

National Offender Management Service – Alcohol Interventions Guidance

Source: National Offender Management Service

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Date of publication: February, 2010

Publication type: Report

In a nutshell: This best practice guidance provides guidance on the effective commissioning, management and delivery of a range of interventions for alcohol misusing offenders.

Length of publication: 181 pages

Some important notes: The guidance is also available in separate sections by clicking here

Acknowledgement: Alcohol Policy UK

The National Probation Service’s work with alcohol misusing offenders

Topic: Evidence-based practice? The National Probation Service’s work with alcohol misusing offenders

Source: Ministry of Justice

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Date of publication: October, 2009

Publication type: Research

In a nutshell: This extensive study looks at the current situation and options being undertaken in supporting offenders who have alcohol problems.  Some of the recommendations include: commissioning and delivery of Alcohol Treatment Requirements; developing the evidence base and screening and intervening with alcohol misusing offenders.

Length of publication: 86 page Research Report

Acknowledgement: Alcohol Policy UK