Aims

To support the free and open dissemination of research findings and information on alcoholism and alcohol-related problems. To encourage open access to peer-reviewed articles free for all to view.

For full versions of posted research articles readers are encouraged to email requests for "electronic reprints" (text file, PDF files, FAX copies) to the corresponding or lead author, who is highlighted in the posting.

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Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Serving the Employment Needs of Justice-Involved Juveniles and Adults: A Primer for Treatment and Recovery Support Service Providers



Developed by the Legal Action Center (LAC) to provide Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT)/Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) grantees and their sub-recipient contractors a basic understanding of federal and state laws that directly affect individuals in recovery who have a criminal history. Additionally, the guide provides information about legal and practical challenges that may hinder employment, training, and educational opportunities for people with criminal records. But more importantly, it offers best practices that service providers may utilize to successfully connect justice-involved juveniles and adults to employment and
educational opportunities while in recovery.


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