Job searching with a history of drugs and crime

This article explores the experiences and aspirations of offenders with histories of substance misuse in job searching. The analysis is based upon qualitative data from a localised study of 27 men and two women who were undertaking community-based court orders in Scotland. Their perspectives on job searching, job-readiness and aspirations for sustained employment including the role of self-employment are presented. The article concludes that with adequate support, greater tolerance and flexibility by employers and job searchers could contribute to reducing the vicious cycle of suspicion and dishonesty. Policy action needs to be sustained and possibly augmented to include enterprise training

Co-operation in Drug Treatment Services: Views of Offenders on Court Orders in Scotland

Accessing client perspectives about cooperation in substance misuse treatment offers important information to enhance services and improve drop-out rates. This article reports upon qualitative data from a localized study of service needs of offenders in Scotland who were undertaking community-based court orders. The views of 27 men and 2 women on their current and recent treatment offers rich insights into factors influencing their cooperation in treatment. In contradiction to the voluntaristic ideology of treatment services, their voices identify the criminal justice system as offering strong support in the completion of treatment programmes

Integrated care for drug users Digest of tools used in the assessment process and core data sets

Includes bibliographical references. Also available via the InternetAvailable from British Library Document Supply Centre- DSC:m03/25056 / BLDSC - British Library Document Supply CentreSIGLEGBUnited Kingdo

Moving on Update : employability and employment for recovering drug users

Includes bibliographical references. Title from coverAvailable from British Library Document Supply Centre- DSC:m03/38893 / BLDSC - British Library Document Supply CentreSIGLEGBUnited Kingdo

Psychostimulants A practical guide

'Action in partnership - Tackling Drugs in Scotland'Available from British Library Document Supply Centre-DSC:m02/37600 / BLDSC - British Library Document Supply CentreSIGLEGBUnited Kingdo

A guide to working in partnership: employability provision for drug users.

The aim of this guide is to identify the key principles of partnership working and to provide case study examples of how partnership works in practice in employability provision for drug users. Developing and sustaining new and valuable relationships with the world beyond drugs is a key factor in sustainable recovery for drug users. This includes the worlds of employment, training and education. Research suggests that employment can aid the process of recovery. A qualitative study of drug users in Scotland highlighted the importance of employment and other activities to fill the ‘void’ left by drug useThis resource was contributed by The National Documentation Centre on Drug Use

Integrated care for drug users Digest of tools used in the assessment process and core data sets

Includes bibliographical references. Also available via the InternetAvailable from British Library Document Supply Centre- DSC:m03/25056 / BLDSC - British Library Document Supply CentreSIGLEGBUnited Kingdo

Effective engagement A guide to principles and practice

SIGLEAvailable from British Library Document Supply Centre-DSC:m02/16906 / BLDSC - British Library Document Supply CentreGBUnited Kingdo

Supporting families and carers of drug users A review

Includes bibliographical references. Title from cover. Includes report summaryAvailable from British Library Document Supply Centre- DSC:02/43416 / BLDSC - British Library Document Supply CentreSIGLEGBUnited Kingdo