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Predictors of Retention in an Alternative-To-Prison Substance Abuse Treatment Program

JO Brocato

Radford University, jbrocato2{at}radford.edu

Eric F. Wagner

Florida International University

This longitudinal study examines predictors of retention among alternative-to-prison substance abuse treatment clients. The roles of motivational factors and the client-therapist relationship are examined. The sample was composed of 141 male felony offenders who were legally mandated to a community-based, long-term residential drug treatment program. Results support the following conclusions: (a) retention in treatment is positively related to motivation to change; (b) motivation to change, particularly recognition of a drug problem, is positively related to the therapeutic alliance; and (c) changes in motivation in response to treatment are positively related to the therapeutic alliance. Implications of these findings for treatment and research are discussed.

Key Words: treatment • retention • motivation • alliance • offenders therapeutic community

Criminal Justice and Behavior, Vol. 35, No. 1, 99-119 (2008)
DOI: 10.1177/0093854807309429
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