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The Development of a Quality Improvement Network for Addiction Therapeutic Communities Natalie Wood and Paul Goodman. Community of Communities A Quality Network of Therapeutic Communities. Established in 2002 Democratic TCs Membership of 60 TCs in the UK and abroad
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The Development of a Quality Improvement Network for Addiction Therapeutic Communities Natalie Wood and Paul Goodman
Community of CommunitiesA Quality Network of Therapeutic Communities • Established in 2002 • Democratic TCs • Membership of 60 TCs in the UK and abroad • Representation from all sectors and client populations • Need for Specific standards for different types of TC
The Community of Addiction Therapeutic Communities (CATC) • Established in 2006 • Standards based on EFTC standards and Service Standards for TCs • Process of consultation • Agreed practice and methods • Commitment to Best Practice • Inclusiveness • Core Standards link different types of TCs
Benefits • Links with wider TC world – Addictions and others • Shared Learning • Participation in an annual cycle of quality improvement of your service and others’ • Supportive relationships and partnerships • Member-led network