Twelve Step Facilitation: A Necessary Treatment for Offenders

ABSTRACT

Twelve Step Facilitation (TSF) is an effective method of treating alcohol and drug dependency. Yet, controversy remains regarding its use with offenders, based in part on spirituality as a motivational basis for change. The following examines the model of treatment, its relevance for a forensic setting, and treatment effectiveness.

KEYWORDS:

• Twelve Step Facilitation
• alcohol and drug dependency
• addiction
• spirituality
• offender treatment