Criminal Justice Substance Use Support – Derbyshire
Our specialist Criminal Justice team supports people in the Derbyshire County who are using alcohol/drugs problematically and are engaged with the Justice System. We work closely with courts, probation, police custody, prisons, and hostels to offer intensive, personalised support that addresses both substance use and offending behaviour.
What We Offer:
- Justice System Collaboration
- Work with Probation on Drug Rehabilitation Requirements (DRR) and Alcohol Treatment Requirements (ATR).
- Support Derbyshire’s Test on Arrest initiative.
- Close partnerships with courts, Liaison & Diversion teams, prisons, and Integrated Offender Management.
- Tailored Treatment & Support
- Comprehensive assessments and person-centred care plans.
- Regular 1:1 and group-based psychosocial interventions.
- Medication support for opioid replacement, detox, and relapse prevention.
- Help with accessing inpatient detox and residential rehab.
- Holistic Recovery Pathways
- Support in housing, benefits, mental/physical health, and employment/training.
- Access to recovery programmes like:
- Recovery Through Nature
- Intuitive Recovery and Skills Tu Life Recovery Programmes
- Domestic Abuse and Offender programmes
- Parenting and safeguarding workshops
- Prison & Community Continuity
- Collaborative release planning with prison healthcare teams.
- Seamless transition of care in to and out of custody.
- Wraparound release plans to support reintegration.
This team delivers intensive and frequent support in both office and community settings, focused on reducing substance use, preventing reoffending, and supporting long-term recovery.