The MERIT program model of care outlines the health service delivery within a therapeutic jurisprudence response to crime and offending behaviour. It describes the activities local health district and non-government organisation MERIT teams provide, to ensure clients receive person-centred, integrated, best practice alcohol and other drug treatment.
The model of care is a companion document to clinical guidelines, policy directives and the DCJ MERIT Operational Manual.
The MERIT program model of care aims to: