Transitional Strategies to Reduce Recidivism and Sustain Recovery

This curriculum, developed by Advocates for Human Potential Inc., Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities, and AdCare Criminal Justice Services Inc. with support from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, is a cross-disciplinary training designed to increase knowledge of pre-release planning, aftercare, and transition to community-based behavioral health treatment for people completing long-term substance use programs in prisons and jails. This manual includes information specific to reducing recidivism among people with substance use disorders, as well as information about benefits that may be available as they transition to community care.