Lead contact
Katie Tuska/Jill Graham
Client Group
Drug and Alcohol users at any stage of Criminal Justice System.
Services Offered
The Nottinghamshire County Criminal Justice Integrated Team provides support, advice and specialist interventions to clients at any stage of the Criminal Justice System, with an aim to reduce harm to individuals, families and communities by reducing health related harm and drug/alcohol related offending.
The team comprises of:
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The Enhanced Arrest Referral Team
The team work across the police custody suites and courts of North Nottinghamshire and provide practical advice and accurate information about alcohol and drug use, as well as offering ongoing support, structured interventions and referral into treatment where appropriate.
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The Aftercare Team
The service offers support, advice and interventions to substance users residing in the Nottinghamshire County and conurbation area following their release from custody. Ongoing support is tailored to individual needs and access to clinical interventions is available if appropriate. The team provides a prison in-reach service and continuity of prison prescribing where appropriate.
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The Treatment Team
The team provides a treatment focused clinical service to residents of North Nottinghamshire with criminal justice involvement. The Nottinghamshire County Criminal Justice Integrated Team works in close partnership with other agencies and support services to ensure client needs are met. The team also has formal links with other specialist services, such as Double Impact, Citizens Advice and housing services.
