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Community-based aftercare and return to custody in a national sample of substance-abusing women offenders

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  • Matheson, F.I.
  • Doherty, S.
  • Grant, B.A.

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Objectives: We evaluated the effectiveness of the Community Relapse Prevention and Maintenance (CRPM) program, developed by Correctional Service Canada to better meet the needs of women offenders with drug problems. Methods: Using survival analysis, we investigated the association between exposure and nonexposure to CRPM and return to custody among a national sample of women offenders released from 1 of 6 federal institutions across Canada during the period May 1, 1998 to August 31, 2007. Results: After control for other risk factors, women who were not exposed to CRPM were 10 times more likely than were women exposedtoCRPM toreturn to custody 1 year after release from prison, with more than a third returning to prison within the first 6 months. Conclusions: Aftercare is a critical component of a woman's support system after she leaves prison. Strategies that improve access to community aftercare are imperative for improving the life chances and health of these women.

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  • Matheson, F.I. & Doherty, S. & Grant, B.A., 2011. "Community-based aftercare and return to custody in a national sample of substance-abusing women offenders," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 101(6), pages 1126-1132.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2010.300094_3
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2010.300094
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