Working together to make a difference (WS28)
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The document discusses the DTTO II pilot intervention in Edinburgh and surrounding areas, focusing on individuals with drug misuse issues, primarily targeting males over 21 with a history of offending. It outlines specific interventions for women and young people, highlighting a higher completion rate for women and the importance of tailored support. The document also emphasizes collaboration with various local organizations to enhance service delivery and address misconceptions about treatment and client demographics.
Working together to make a difference (WS28)
- 1. Edinburgh, Midlothian & East Lothian DTTO II Working Together to Make a Difference
- 2. DTTO Criteria Dependant on or has a propensity to misuse drugs Dependency or propensity is susceptible to treatment Suitable person The seriousness of the offence The frequency/pattern of offending
- 3. DTTO client group 85-90% male Over 21 Entrenched drug use More than 10 previous convictions
- 4. Who were we not reaching? Women Young people
- 5. DTTO II The DTTO II is a pilot intervention Started on the 2nd June 2008 Extended DTTO to the Justice Courts Earlier Intervention Limit the damage that drug use does to :- Individuals The Community Society
- 6. DTTO II Service Users Female - 45-50% Under 21 - 15-20% Pattern and Type of drug use Nature of offending Women 20-25% higher completion rate than DTTO female counterparts
- 7. What do we do that makes a difference?
- 8. Specific Interventions for Women Pregnancy Harm Reduction Sexual Health advice Safety Planning Women’s groups Safe environment
- 9. Specific Interventions for Young People Whole Systems Approach Flexibility Communication Safe environment Youth Offending Throughcare & Aftercare Adolescent Substance Use Service
- 10. Partnership Working Local Co ry lleges st a tuto Acco mmo Ot her prov dation c ies t; Hu bs M iders agen ; Cour W overy ELD JSW rs; C+F B S Rec CHAI C enef ito nd Solic it Ag enci o tla es Fairbridge e Sc it ion tur Ve T rans V en ntu Bethany re er C entre The R Tr us e V olunt r k ock Tr ust t o e tw GRO tre Access to Industry t W S or Gene pp ral P Wom ractit en's Su ioner Aid s hop y ce S nc dvi Gateway CAB he A na T d n Te rte datio o o S p e c ia li s t H e S upp mm Couns a lt h A g e n c ie s ac co elling Servic es
- 11. Service User Involvement Progress Reviews Entry/Exit Questionnaires Service Questionnaires Planning and Delivery of Groupwork
- 12. Challenges
- 13. Assumptions Young people are more likely to breach Order Medical model of treatment Consent only to avoid custody Coerced treatment Undeserving clients
- 14. Case Studies In groups please discuss the following: Challenges – how would you work with this client? What assumptions would you/other services make about their circumstances/lifestyle? What do you think the likely outcome was for this client?