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The Re-Frame study aims to evaluate whether a novel approach to managing young people arrested while in possession of illegal substances is effective in reducing offending, reducing substance use and improving wellbeing.
When a young person comes to the attention of the police and found in possession of an illegal substance the police can make a decision not to charge the young person but instead refer them to a service that can help them address their substance use.
This study aims to evaluate how effective this process is and where a new treatment approach, Re-frame, is more effective than care as usual.
The Re-frame intervention is delivered over two 45-minutes sessions by experienced young people substance misuse workers. It aims to enhance a young person’s knowledge about substance use and the link between substance use physical and mental health and behaviour. It explores the impact of substance use on the individual, their family and social network. It is designed to address three core elements of behaviour known to be associated with behaviour change; expectancy, efficacy and motivation.
Re-Frame aims to:
- To reduce offending
- To reduce substance use
- To improve wellbeing
Re-Frame objectives:
- To evaluate the efficacy of a two-stage substance use intervention to reduce offending and substance use
- To explore the mechanism of change associated with any observed changes
- To explore the acceptability of the intervention approach from the perspectives of participants, the police and service providers
