Shirley McCoard, Kate Skellington Orr, Alan Shirley, Paul McCartney, MVA Consultancy
ISBN 978 0 7559 9289 8 (Web only publication)
ISSN 0950 2254
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CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Introduction
Number and Nature of Orders
DTTO II Recipients
Drug Use, Treatment and Offending Status
Changes to Client Status at Follow-Up
Operation of the Scheme
The Cost of DTTO II
Summary
Considerations for the Future of DTTO II
Conclusions
1 INTRODUCTION
Background
Drugs Strategy in Scotland
Drug Treatment and Testing Orders ( DTTO)
Reconviction Following Drug Treatment and Testing Orders
Drug Treatment and Testing Orders II ( DTTO II)
DTTO II Legislation
The DTTO II Pilot Evaluation
Research Caveats
2 PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SCHEME
Planning of the Pilot Scheme
Recruitment and Staffing
Training
Service Accommodation for the Pilot
Implementation of the Scheme
3 THE PILOT IN OPERATION
Ongoing Operation and Monitoring
Number and Nature of Orders Made
Client Demographics at Beginning of Order
Drug and Alcohol Status
Funding Sources
Previous Service Contact
Previous Treatment History
Offending Behaviour and Disposals
Frequency of Tests, Treatment and Court Reviews
Changes to Client Status at Three Month Follow-Up
Changes to Client Status at Six Month Follow-Up
Changes to Client Status at Nine Month Follow-Up
Changes to Client Status at Twelve Month Stage
General Outcomes
4 PERCEPTIONS OF THE PILOT
Introduction
Pilot Processes
Length of Orders
Throughput Numbers
Treatment Services
Partnership Working
Engagement from Clients
Engagement from Sheriffs and JPs
Views of Sheriffs
Views of Justices of the Peace
Perceptions of Offenders
Comparison with DTTO
Facilitators
Obstacles
The Future of DTTO II
5 COST ANALYSIS
Introduction
Start Up Costs
Running Costs
Economies of Scale
Roll Out Costs
6 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS
Summary of Findings
Advantages and Disadvantages of the Scheme
Considerations for the Future of DTTO II
Conclusion
The views expressed in this report are those of the researcher and
do not necessarily represent those of the Department or Scottish Ministers.