Treatments for Addictions in Jails & Prisons
Implementing addiction treatment programs in jails and prisons is crucial for rehabilitation and reducing recidivism.
Addiction in prisons
It's estimated that up to 65 percent of the U.S. prison population has some sort of active substance use disorder. And when these inmates are released, studies have shown that many will return to using and be arrested again within a few years.
Overcrowding of federal prisons
Despite the ongoing pandemic, and efforts to reduce the number of people behind bars, we calculated that 41 states are currently operating at 75% or more of their capacity, with at least nine of those state prison systems and the federal Bureau of Prisons are still operating at more than 100%
Cost of incarceration
Based on FY 2022 data, the average annual COIF for a Federal inmate housed in a Bureau or non-Bureau facility in FY 2022 was $42,672 ($116.91 per day). The average annual COIF for a Federal inmate housed in a Residential Reentry Center for FY 2022 was $39,197 ($107.39 per day).
Treatment Impacts of VBOT for Prison Systems?
Cost of treatment is $22/day vs the incarceration cost of $110/day
Recidivism is reduced by 35% when the individuals are active in treatment
Crime is reduced by 45% following the release of those in recovery
Significant reduction in black-market drug trade in prison systems
“Our recovery program has seen good success rates for the past few years. Helping those who suffer from addiction is a win-win for everyone all the way around.”
Carteret County, NC. Project VBOT Jail Pilot