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NC TASC Regions 3 & 4
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How TASC Works |
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The
primary function of TASC is to identify individuals being processed through
the criminal justice system, who are suffering from substance abuse or mental
health problems, and to provide an alternative to incarceration. TASC monitors
the treatment of all clients and services are in lieu of, or in addition
to, court/probation/parole judgments. Through its services, TASC offers
treatment and rehabilitation instead of a return to drugs and/or alcohol
and ultimate re-entry into the criminal justice system.
Clinical Asessment of an offender's appropriateness for substance abuse or mental health services. Consideration is given to current and past use/abuse of alcohol and other drugs; justice system involvement; medical, family, social, education, employment and treatment histories; Treatment Matching requiring that the offender be placed in the correct level of care and intensity; Referral to appropriate service providers based on the needs and choices of the offender; and Care Management of the offender, through reporting protocols, urine monitoring and individualized service planning, to ensure compliance with criminal justice conditions and treatment requirements. The process of care management is continuous and includes planning, linking, advocating, monitoring, reporting and ongoing assessment of the offender's progress in TASC and treatment to ensure effective and efficient utilization of treatment resources. |
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