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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2012 Sep 6.
Published in final edited form as: Perspect (Am Probat Parole Assoc). 2008 Winter;32(1):38–46.

Table 2. Phases of Transitional Case Management for Substance-Abusing Parolees.

Phase 1: Strengths Inventory Phase 2: Case Conference Call Phase 3: Strengths Case Management
Who Client and Case Manager Client, Transitional Case Manager, Prison Treatment Counselor, Transitional Specialist, Parole/Community Corrections Agent, Community Treatment Rep, family members and a 12-step sponsor. Client and Case Manager; other service agency staff as needed
What Orientation, strengths inventory, goal plan development, conference call planning. Case Conference Call Strengths case management activities in the community
When Approximately two months prior to release. Approximately one month prior to release Weekly contacts for the first three months post release and monthly phone calls for the subsequent three months.
Where Institution Institution Case Manager's office; in community
Why Sets the foundation for future case management activities; heightens motivation for community treatment Defines roles and expectations; heightens motivation for community treatment Promotes client retention in substance abuse treatment and develops client skills to achieve goals.