The Impact of Drug Use and Crime Involvement on Health Problems Among Female Drug Offenders

Anderson, Tammy L.; Rosay, André B.; Saum, Christine A.

doi:10.1177/003288550208200104

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“…Consistent findings from this body of literature show that, compared with men, women have elevated histories of childhood trauma and abuse, interpersonal violence in adolescent and adult relationships, addiction, criminal activity, involvement with child protective services, homelessness, and dependency on others for financial support (Anderson, Rosey, & Saum, 2002; Grella, Stein, & Greenwell, 2005; Messina, Burdon, & Prendergast, 2003; Messina, Burdon, Hagopian, & Prendergast, 2006; Yan, 2010). Despite these differences, the usual standard of care in community treatment programs is to deliver treatment to both men and women simultaneously, without much variability in services with regard to gender (Grella, Polinsky, Hser, & Perry, 1999; Oser, Knudsen, Staton-Tindall, & Leukefeld, 2009).…”

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The relative effectiveness of women-only and mixed-gender treatment for substance-abusing women

Prendergast¹,

Messina²,

Hall³

et al. 2011

Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment

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Following research indicating that the treatment needs of women are different from those of men, researchers and clinicians have argued that drug treatment programs for women should be designed to take their needs into account. Such programs tend to admit only women and incorporate philosophies and activities that are based on a social, peer-based model that is responsive to their needs. To assess the relative effectiveness of women-only (WO) outpatient programs compared to mixed-gender (MG) outpatient programs, 291 study volunteers were recruited (152 WO, 139 MG), and a 1-year follow-up was completed with 259 women (135 WO, 124 MG). Using bivariate, logistic regression, and generalized estimating equation analysis, the following four outcomes were examined: drug and alcohol use, criminal activity, arrests, and employment. In both groups, women showed improvement in the four outcome measures. Comparison of the groups on outcomes yielded mixed results; women who participated in WO treatment reported significantly less substance use and criminal activity than women in MG treatment, but there were no differences in arrest or employment status at follow up compared with those in MG treatment.

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The relative effectiveness of women-only and mixed-gender treatment for substance-abusing women

Prendergast¹,

Messina²,

Hall³

et al. 2011

Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment

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“…Compared with men, women offenders report higher rates of childhood trauma and abuse, addiction, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), interpersonal violence, adolescent conduct disorder, homelessness, and chronic physical and mental health problems (Anderson, Rosay, & Saum, 2002; Bloom, Owen, & Covington, 2003; 2004; Grella, 1999; Grella, Stein, & Greenwell, 2005; Langan & Pelissier, 2001; Messina, Burdon, & Prendergast, 2003; Messina, Burdon, Hagopian, & Prendergast, 2006; Messina & Grella, 2006; Peters, Strozier, Murrin, & Kearns, 1997; Pollock, 2002; Zlotnick, 1997; Zlotnick et al, 2008). Research also indicates that early victimization and severity of addiction are stronger predictors of criminal activity and subsequent mental and physical health problems for women than for men (Bloom et al, 2004; Browne, Miller, & Maguin, 1999; McClellan, Farabee, & Couch, 1997; Messina, Grella, Burdon, & Prendergast, 2007).…”

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A randomized experimental study of gender-responsive substance abuse treatment for women in prison

Messina¹,

Grella²,

Cartier³

et al. 2010

Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment

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This experimental pilot study compared post-release outcomes for 115 women who participated in prison-based substance abuse treatment. Women were randomized to a gender-responsive treatment (GRT) program using manualized curricula (Helping Women Recover and Beyond Trauma) or a standard prison-based therapeutic community (TC). Data were collected from the participants at prison program entry and 6 and 12 months after release. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were conducted. Results indicate that both groups improved in psychological well-being; however, GRT participants had greater reductions in drug use, were more likely to remain in residential aftercare longer (2.6 months vs. 1.8 months, p < .05), and were less likely to have been reincarcerated within 12 months after parole (31% vs. 45%, respectively; a 67% reduction in odds for the experimental group, p < .05). Findings show the beneficial effects of treatment components oriented toward women's needs and support the integration of GRT in prison programs for women.

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“…14 Often these offenses are related to possession of drugs, potentially criminalizing health problems such as substance use disorders. 19,20 …”

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Psychosocial Determinants of Health among Incarcerated Black Women: A Systematic Literature Review

Mahaffey¹,

Stevens‐Watkins²,

Knighton³

2016

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Black women are disproportionately incarcerated and experience greater health outcomes compared to White and Hispanic women. This systematic literature review aims to identify the major psychosocial determinants of health and service utilization among incarcerated Black women. The ecological model for health behavior was used to frame the literature presented and explain how individual, interpersonal, and societal level factors impact health. Nineteen articles met inclusion criteria for this review. Psychosocial factors were identified at each level such as: mental health problems (individual); sexual behavior (interpersonal); and dysfunctional/negative relationships (community). The factors form a dynamic relationship that influences the health and service utilization of Black women and do not exist independently. Future research should examine within-group differences to highlight the unique needs and culture within the Black community in the context of psychosocial determinants. This synthesis of relevant studies can serve to inform change in correctional policies, practices, and reduce health disparities.

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The Impact of Drug Use and Crime Involvement on Health Problems Among Female Drug Offenders

Cited by 29 publications

References 28 publications

The relative effectiveness of women-only and mixed-gender treatment for substance-abusing women

The relative effectiveness of women-only and mixed-gender treatment for substance-abusing women

A randomized experimental study of gender-responsive substance abuse treatment for women in prison

Psychosocial Determinants of Health among Incarcerated Black Women: A Systematic Literature Review

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