FORENSICS GROUP
Forensic individuals are those who access substance, alcohol and other drug abuse and addiction treatment as a result of their contact with the criminal justice system.
The majority of forensic individuals are mandated to treatment as a condition of their diversion.
Forensic therapy encompasses the psychological assessment, evaluation, intervention, and treatment of individuals who have committed violent crimes or are otherwise in the legal system.
Victims and families may also be involved in forensic therapy.
Drug courts integrate alcohol and other drug treatment services with justice system case processing. The mission of drug courts is to stop the abuse and addiction of alcohol, drugs, substances, and related criminal activity. Drug courts promote recovery through a coordinated response to offenders dependent on alcohol and other drugs.
Our staff will guide individuals through the journey of the healing process. We recognize and understand the fear of the unknown and commitment to remain clean to self, family, and friends. Individuals with forensic history have the additional commitment to the legal system. We acknowledge being mandated to attend treatment is usually not very well accepted by most individuals. Our staff is experienced and aware of these feelings vehemently expressed in treatment.
Transitions has designed our Forensic Group to meet the individuals where they are at emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. The group will implement the following topics; Addiction education, Relapse triggers and recovery skills, Coping skills, and Life skills. Addressing these issues and treating the person as a whole will hopefully assist individuals to attain the education and skills which never crystallized in their development or that they lost during their active addiction.
We also feel that the trauma that individuals have experienced in the past, plays a key role in the behavior and thought process during their life time. Being in a safe environment , the individual can begin to openly share in session and process their pain which has caused ongoing distress in all domains of life and is a root cause for alcohol, drug, and other substance abuse disorder and addiction (SUD). The collaborative and mutual support of peers to process their past and various therapeutic approaches will empower the individual to make good choices in daily life.
Participants will learn the six principles that guide a trauma informed approach which includes:
1. Safety
2. Trustworthiness and transparency
3. Peer support
4. Collaboration and mutuality
5. Empowerment and choice