ABSTRACT
Lees et al. (2004) brought together a wide range of papers discussing all aspects of therapeutic community research. They consider which methods are most appropriate in the unique environment of therapeutic communities, as well as ethical questions. The volume includes several research studies undertaken in the UK. Other studies showing the effectiveness of therapeutic community treatment have also been published in the UK (Dolan et al. 1997; Griffiths 1997). Lees et al. (1999) undertook a systematic review of therapeutic community effectiveness in various settings in 1998, including a meta-analysis, of 29 studies.
