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Systems Coordination Elements
Implementing systems coordination elements helps provide the overarching
support from the justice, treatment and other social services systems
necessary to manage substance involved persons from the justice system
effectively.
Element 1
A process to coordinate justice, treatment and other systems.
Element 2
Procedures for providing information and cross-training to justice,
treatment and other systems.
Organizational Elements
The organizational elements, taken together, build the structural
foundation necessary for TASC programs to provide client services as well
as support for the larger systems.
Element 3
A broad base of support from the justice system with a formal system for
effective communication.
Element 4
A broad base of support by the treatment and other social services
community.
Element 5
Organizational integrity.
Element 6
Policies and procedures for regular staff training.
Element 7
A management information system with a program evaluation design.
Operational Elements
Operational elements delineate the minimum set of client activities that
are performed by the TASC organization on an ongoing basis.
Element 8
Clearly defined client eligibility criteria.
Element 9
Performance of client-centered case management.
Element 10
Screening procedures for identification of TASC candidates within the
justice system.
Element 11
Documented procedures for assessment and referral.
Element 12
Policies, procedures and protocols for monitoring TASC clients’ alcohol
and drug use through chemical testing.
Element 13
Competency with diverse populations.
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