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Ep. 94 – Preparing Inmates for Outpatient Treatment after Prison: John Wetzel, PA Corrections
Ep. 94 – Preparing Inmates for Outpatient Treatment after Prison: John Wetzel, PA Corrections
Ep. 94 – Preparing Inmates for Outpatient Treatment after Prison: John Wetzel, PA Corrections
Thursday 11th May 2017
John Wetzel shares insights on using Vivitrol to reduce inmate substance abuse and support reentry into society. Tune in for innovative solutions.
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Get the buttons here!John Wetzel's Innovative Approach to Inmate Rehabilitation with Vivitrol
Folks who are suffering from substance use not only can be successful are successful if we work with them and put them on the right path and give them opportunities to get back on the right track.
What if there was a way to help inmates break free from the cycle of addiction before they even leave prison? In this compelling episode of the Cover2 Resources podcast, host Greg McNeil and co-host Jessica Nickel, CEO and founder of the Addiction Policy Forum, sit down with John Wetzel, the Secretary of Corrections at the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections.
Wetzel is a pioneering figure in corrections, and he’s here to share insights into a groundbreaking pilot program aimed at tackling substance abuse among inmates. The program, initially launched at SCI Muncy, a women’s prison, now operates in 11 prisons across Pennsylvania. It centers around the use of Vivitrol, a medication that curbs drug cravings and blocks the euphoric effects of opioids. This innovative approach is designed to reduce relapses during the critical first six months after inmates are released.
But the program doesn’t stop at medication. Wetzel discusses how it integrates community linkage and transitional housing units to support inmates as they reenter society. He emphasizes the importance of staff education and interdepartmental collaboration in making this initiative successful. Wetzel also shares practical advice for other correctional facilities looking to implement similar programs. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in criminal justice reform, addiction recovery, or innovative treatment methods.
It sheds light on the challenges and triumphs of implementing Vivitrol treatment in prisons and underscores the importance of comprehensive support systems for individuals transitioning back into the community.