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Screening and Assessment of Co-Occurring Disorders in the Justice System

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This report provides evidence-based practices for screening and assessment of adults in the justice system with mental illness, substance use disorders, or both. It discusses the importance of instrument selection for screening and assessment and provides detailed descriptions of recommended instruments.

Publication ID
PEP19-SCREEN-CODJS
Publication Date
June 2019
Last Reviewed
June 2019
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