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CONTENTS

Acknowledgements

Executive Summary

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
Background
Principles of the Scheme
The Evaluation
Research Methodology
Research Caveats
Report Structure Overview

CHAPTER 2: PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SCHEMES
Planning of the Pilot Schemes
Local Implementation Groups
Accommodation for the Pilots
Recruitment and Staffing
Training
Information Provision
Anticipated Throughput Numbers
Implementation of the Schemes
Core Pilot Processes
Changes over Time
Ongoing Operation and Monitoring

CHAPTER 3: THE SCHEMES IN OPERATION
Summary of Testing, Referral and Treatment Activity
Detailed Analysis of Testing, Referral and Treatment Activity
Arrested and eligible to be tested
Eligible but not tested
Arrestees refusing to be tested
Drug tests conducted
Positive and negative tests
Confirmatory Testing
Attendance at Assessments
Assessments over Time
Characteristics of Those Attending Assessments
Engagement with Drug Treatment Services
Multiple Referrals
People Charged under the Act
Comparison with Arrest Referral

CHAPTER 4: COST EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PILOT SCHEMES
Funding
Assessment
Treatment
Arrest Referral
Comparison of Referrals for Assessment

CHAPTER 5: PERCEPTIONS OF THE PILOT SCHEMES
Eliciting Views
Pilot Processes
Throughput Numbers
Accommodation
Testing equipment
Staffing and Resource Issues
Administration Time
Partnership Working
Engagement from Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service
Perceived Impacts of the Scheme
People who are benefiting from MDTA
Feedback from Arrestees
Understanding of the Scheme
MDTA and Arrest Referral
Learning for the Future
'6 Hour Rule'
Trigger Offences
Eligibility Criteria

CHAPTER 6: DISCUSSION
Summary of Main Findings
Set Up and Operation
Effectiveness of the Three Schemes
Feedback from Arrestees
Lessons Learned
Comparison of the Three Schemes
Cost Effectiveness
Future of MTDA

Appendix A: Alternative Interventions
Appendix B: Legislative Context
Appendix C: Consultation Participants
Appendix D: Consultation Discussion Guides
Appendix E: Local Implementation Groups
Appendix F: Differences in the Three Pilot Models
Appendix G: Referrals for Assessment Over Time

The views expressed in this report are those of the researcher and
do not necessarily represent those of the Department or Scottish Ministers.