Abstract
High recidivism rates for parolees might be reduced with the provision of a stable, drug‐free living environment. This paper suggests that Sober Living Houses (SLHs) have been overlooked as housing options for alcohol and drug abusing parolees. Some of the strengths of these programs include: (1) they are financially self‐supporting, (2) they mandate abstinence from substances, (3) they provide social support for recovery, (4) they mandate or strongly encourage attendance at 12‐step mutual help programs, and (5) they have no maximum lengths of stay. A description of SLHs, their potential roles in criminal justice systems, and preliminary data on longitudinal outcome are presented. It is suggested that SLHs could provide drug‐free living arrangements for parolees and facilitate the receipt of services for other problems as well.
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