This session is designed to equip attendees with the knowledge needed to make
informed decisions when choosing evidence-based treatment options for their clients,
especially Veterans and individuals with co-occurring disorders. An emphasis is placed on
substance abuse and criminal justice statistics, review of research on effective treatment
approaches (and ineffective approaches), and results of over 30 years of research on the
Moral Reconation Therapy – MRT® program in various court and corrections settings.