Perf-Based Stds, Juvenile Correctional Facilities, 5th Ed_DEC 2024

Glossary

Strip search – examination of an inmate’s/resident’s naked body for weapons, contraband, and physical ab normalities. This also includes a thorough search of all of the individual’s clothing while it is not being worn. Substance Use Disorder – a disorder resulting from the recurrent use of alcohol and/or drugs, which causes clinically and functionally significant impairment such as health problems, disability, and failure to meet major responsibilities at work, school, or home. Substance Use Education Programs - education programs help participants understand the problems of substance use (e.g., personal costs, health issues, impact on family and society, criminal thinking), and offer an overview of treatment and life changes which can help people overcome substance use disorders. The role of education is to engage the offender rather than to change their use behaviors. It sets the stage for readiness to change which follows evidenced- based practice. Substance Use Support/ Peer Groups - Support Groups involve peer support from others who have expe rienced substance use disorders and who have been involved in the criminal justice system. Usually struc tured around a 12 step model (e.g., AA, NA), these groups attempt to provide a supportive environment where participants can discuss dealing with urges, handling life’s challenges more effectively, and avoiding substance use. Groups have no identifiable leader. The purpose is to network with sober recovering people who offer support and friendship. Substance Use Treatment Programs – Treatment Programs offer the most intensive level of substance use disorder intervention in a correctional setting. Programs may be offered in an outpatient setting or res idential treatment setting and last for months. The purpose is to minimize or arrest the harmful effects of alcohol and other addictive drugs, and to mitigate criminogenic risks and needs, and to enhance offender lifestyle skills and recovery management skills. Content involves cognitive-behavioral principles and other evidence-based treatment protocols. Individualized assessment and treatment plans are followed to tailor treatment to each participant’s specific needs, with specific attention on development of life skills and re- lease plans which support avoidance of future substance use and recidivism.

Suicidal Ideation – thoughts of harm or killing oneself, without intent.

Suicidal Incidents/Suicidal Behavior – when an inmate engages in self-injurious behavior or threatens suicide with a specific plan to end his/her life. Suicide Watch – one-on-one constant and direct observation of someone who has threatened to harm or kill himself/herself.

Superintendent – see Warden.

Suspicious mail – this may include packages and letters unusual in appearance or that appear different from mail normally received or sent by the individual; packages and letters of a size or shape not customarily received or sent by the individual; packages and letters with a city and/or state postmark that is different from the return address; or packages and letters leaking, stained, or emitting a strange or unusual odor, or that have a powdery residue. Syringe – a syringe consists of a barrel, plunger, and/or a needle. Any of the parts of a syringe are to be count ed, controlled, and inventoried. Medical and dental instruments and supplies (which include syringes, needles, and blades) that are stocked for daily use are inventoried, controlled, and counted at a minimum daily.

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