Outcome Evaluation of the Wisonsin Residential Substances Abuse Treatment Program: The Mental Illness-Chemcial Abuse (MICA) Program at Oshkosh Correctional Institution 1998-2000

摘要

The University of Wisconsin - Madison Center for Health Policy and Program Evaluation (CHPPE) was funded by the National Institute of Justice to conduct a two-year outcome evaluation of Wisconsin's Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) for State Prisoners project. The methodology included the collection of qualitative and quantitative evaluation research data to assess the effectiveness of the Mental Illness-Chemical Abuse (MICA) Program at Oshkosh Correctional Institution (OSCI) implemented with RSAT funds. MIkA is a residential substance abuse treatment program that utilizes a modified therapeutic community model to provide 8-12 months of residential treatment to male inmates who are determined to be dually diagnosed with both substance abuse and mental health disorders. This outcome study documented important aspects of program implementation and effectiveness, including institutional (intermediate) outcomes and community outcomes of mentally ill offenders involved in the MICA program.