Elizabeth, PA. - Criminal Justice Clients

Drug treatment is sometimes a part of a criminal justice clients sentence for the crime they have committed. In order to provide these clients the rehabilitation they need, there are a few specific steps that need to be followed before they can enroll into a drug or alcohol treatment program. First, they need to determine if they are eligible for drug treatment while involved in the Elizabeth, Pennsylvania criminal justice system. Their case is evaluated by a panel who decides if they are in need of drug treatment services and if so how much and what type is necessary. Furthermore, when they are evaluated for substance abuse problems, the client is also evaluated for mental health issues as well. Severity of addiction, mental health issues, criminal activity, sentence length and previous substance abuse history are all determining factors in the creation of a criminal justice rehabilitation plan.