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2011
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Those individuals interested in drug courts should read this report. The author explains why: treatment through the justice system is not more effective than other treatment; drug courts are not the best way to improve public safety; drug courts are ... Read More
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2011
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This report focuses on the impact of drug courts and how they “compare with other policy approaches to drug use in terms of reducing drug arrests, incarceration and costs as well as problematic drug use” (p. 2). Five sections follow an executive summ... Read More
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2011
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Those individuals wondering about the effectiveness of drug courts need to read this article. It applies various legal evidentiary burdens of proof against the scientific evidence for drug courts. Sections comprising this article are: introduction; l... Read More
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2011
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Studies overwhelmingly demonstrate that “Drug Courts reduce crime, reduce substance abuse, and reduce family conflicts associated with domestic violence and child abuse.” Yet in the face of this mountain of data, two non-scientific think tanks, devot... Read More
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2011
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“The most extensive study of drug courts -- a five-year examination of 23 courts and six comparison jurisdictions in eight states -- found that these court programs can significantly decrease drug use and criminal behavior, with positive outcomes ram... Read More
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2011
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“NPC Research provides quality social services evaluation, policy analysis, research, and training.” This website provides information, reports, and evaluations pertaining to a wide range of project areas. Specialty Areas include child abuse and its ... Read More
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2010
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Issues related to state drug courts “that may be of interest to Congress if it considers reauthorizing the drug court grant program or other related legislation” are discussed (p. i). In addition to a summary are these sections: introduction; overvie... Read More
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2010
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This document provides a list of incentives and sanctions for offenders under drug court supervision. The value of this compilation is that it shows incentives for meeting certain terms and conditions of supervision.... Read More
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2010
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“Research on Juvenile Drug Treatment Courts (JDTCs) has lagged considerably behind that of its adult counterparts. Although evidence is mounting that JDTCs can be effective at reducing delinquency and substance abuse, the field is just beginning to i... Read More
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2010
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The author explains why “[w]e know beyond a reasonable doubt that Drug Courts significantly reduce drug use and crime and do so with substantial cost savings” (p. 1). This publication contains these sections: effectiveness; cost-effectiveness; target... Read More
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2010
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Those people interested in the effectiveness of drug courts should read this report. Sections following an executive summary are: introduction; evaluation design; methodology; cross-site results for 20 Oregon drug courts according to cost benefits, b... Read More
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2010
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Individuals dealing with the development, implementation, and evaluation of juvenile drug courts (JDCs) will find this article interesting. This study is a synthesis of results culled from systematic process evaluations from three JDCs. Results are o... Read More
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2009
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The impact of problem-solving courts on the fundamental rights of defendants is assessed. Sections following an executive summary are: introduction; decriminalization—the smart, fair, economical, and effective alternative; drug courts in action—opera... Read More
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2009
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Serious problems with the use of drug courts and the use of restorative justice to fix them are recounted. This report has these sections: introduction; racial disparities in the war on drugs -- magnitude and nature of the problem; why drug treatmen... Read More
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2009
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The use of drug courts is assessed. Sections contained in this report are: introduction; how drug courts work -- legal framework, eligibility criteria, programming and sanctions, recidivism, cost savings, the effect of sanctions, the role of the jud... Read More
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2009
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Guidance for the implementation of evidence-based practices in juvenile drug courts is provided. Recommendations are given for screening and assessment, treatment, and outcome monitoring.... Read More
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2008
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A guide “to assist courts in creating a sustainability plan that moves past initial implementation into long-term viability” is provided (p.1). This publication is divided into four parts: state strategies for drug court sustainability; local strateg... Read More
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2008
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“Each chapter of this monograph provides research that can guide drug courts in their efforts to increase retention and graduation rates of participants that agree to go through the drug court process” (p.1). The following chapters comprise this publ... Read More
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2008
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“This Article addresses and rebuts the criticisms of drug court treatment courts and the assumptions their authors rely on in formulating their arguments against the courts” (p.727). These eight sections are included: introduction—the traditional cri... Read More
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2008
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Results from an evaluation of the Queensland drug court program, a three-phase intervention are supplied. Five sections are after the executive summary: the drug court program, 2000-2006; drug court participation and activity -- participation indica... Read More
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2008
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The reduction of reconviction rates by the NSW Drug Court is determined. Sections following a summary include: introduction; the NSW Drug Court program; study design; results for intention-to-treat (all Drug Court participants) and as-treated (parti... Read More
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2007
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The reduction of recidivism by state judiciaries utilizing six principles of evidence-based practice (EBP) is explained. Seven sections follow an executive summary: introduction; current state sentencing policies and their consequences; drug courts ... Read More
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1999
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When compared to other community supervision programs, drug courts provide more comprehensive supervision and more frequent drug testing and monitoring. Drug Courts all have higher rates of retention. Lane County's use of a drug court to improve supe... Read More
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