The Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) program assists governments in the development and implementation of substance use treatment programs in state, local, and tribal correctional and detention facilities as well as in the creation and maintenance of community reintegration services for individuals with a strong emphasis on evidence-based best practices.
Eligible expenses include:
- Counseling or treatment for substance abuse;
- Counseling, therapy, or other care performed by a licensed professional;
- Instruction and support for life, social, or emotional skills; and
- Training, professional development, or technical assistance received.
In Texas, funds are managed by the TX Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division. Awarded activities must be provided at a residential treatment facility that is apart from the general correctional population. Further, programs must develop the inmate's cognitive, behavioral, social, vocational and other skills to solve the substance abuse and related problems. Whenever possible, RSAT participation should be limited to inmates with 6 to 12 months remaining in their confinement so they can be released from prison instead of returning to the general prison population after completing the program.