Definition:
A set of values to indicate the client's current involvement with the Criminal Justice or the Youth Justice System at the initiation of treatment
Guide for Use:
Data are collected reflective of the client’s status at the initiation of treatment services. This element is not required to be updated if the client becomes involved with the Criminal Justice or the Youth Justice System during treatment. However if during treatment the client reveals that they were involved prior to admission please update the Criminal Justice System Involvement.
| Permissible Values |
|---|
| No problem |
| Awaiting trial or sentencing |
| Probation |
| Parole |
| Incarcerated |
| Other |
| Unknown |
Context:
Assists in understanding the unique and potentially complex needs and service demands of clients accessing substance abuse and problem gambling treatment services. Used to observe, monitor and report the current prevalence of clients with a Legal Status within the substance abuse and problem gambling treatment population and to ensure additional needs or considerations for this populations are planned and delivered. Used to further understand and to develop client typologies. Potential for use in monitoring and evaluating treatment outcomes.
