Discussion:
Inmate Assessment for Drug Abuse/Dependence
Select a sub-population of inmates who might be prone to chemical use and dependency and reflect on their specific needs. Select two assessment instruments from the list that you think might best help assess the sub-population you selected. Provide a description of the sub-population of inmates for whom you selected assessment instruments for. Describe the two assessment instruments you selected, including any normative data and data on their reliability and validity. Explain how the instruments might be used to assess substance abuse and addiction for the sub-population you described. Finally, analyze their strengths and weaknesses when used to assess this sub-population