Integrated Drug Treatment System
The objective of the Integrated Drug Treatment System (IDTS) is to expand the quantity and quality of drug treatment with the prison service.
It does this by:
- Increasing the range of treatment options available to those in prison. This may include substitute prescribing.
- Integrating clinical and psychosocial treatment in prisons into one system that works to the standards of the Recovery Agenda and includes one care plan.
- Integrating prison and community treatment to prevent damaging interruptions either on reception into custody, or upon release back home.
IDTS workers and DIP staff need to work closely to ensure that offenders receive seamless support and are retained in treatment after their release to give them the best opportunity to continue their recovery.
Recently, Suffolk DAAT has taken responsibility for commissioning not only clinical treatment, but also the psychosocial element of receovery from substance misuse.
CARAT teams (Counselling, Assessment, Referral and Throughcare) currently deliver this throughout Suffolk's prisons. Contracts with the existing provider are due to expire in March 2012, therefore the DAAT will shortly commence a tender process for the new service.
Integrated Offender Management
Integrated Offender Management (IOM) is a multi agency approach tackling those offenders who commit the most crime and cause the most damage to our communities. Supported by the Home Office, Ministry of Justice and the Department of Health, IOM brings together all the criminal justice agencies in the county. For more information, please follow this link.