The TASC model can be replicated
in urban, suburban, and rural jurisdictions, and it can be applied to
unique requirements of special populations. The model is built around
10 critical organizational and operational elements that provide foundation
and structure to link TASC to the criminal justice and drug treatment
system. These elements are as follows:
- A broad base of support from the criminal
justice system, with a formal system for effective communication.
- A broad base of support from the treatment
community with a formal system for effective communication.
- An independent TASC unit, with a designated
administrator.
- Policies and procedures for regular staff
training.
- A system of data collection for program
management and evaluation.
- Clearly defined client eligibility criteria.
- Screening procedures for early identification
of TASC clients within the justice system.
- Documented procedures for assessment and
referral.
- Documented policies, procedures and technology
for drug testing.
- Procedures for offender monitoring with
established success and failure criteria and procedures for regular
reporting to the criminal justice referral source.
- Cultural competence.
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