Drug courts
Evidence-Based Practice to Reduce Recidivism: Implications for State Judiciaries
The reduction of recidivism by state judiciaries utilizing six principles of evidence-based practice (EBP) is explained.
NPC Research Reports & Publications
“NPC Research provides quality social services evaluation, policy analysis, research, and training.” This website provides information, reports, an
Drug Courts' Effects on Criminal Offending for Juveniles and Adults
“The objective of this review is to systematically review quasi-experimental and experimental (RCT) evaluations of the effectiveness of drug courts
Exploring the Evidence: The Value of Juvenile Drug Courts
“This article will focus on the latest juvenile drug court research findings, and will remind courts about the importance of following “Juvenile Dr
Behavior Modification 101 for Drug Courts: Making the Most of Incentives and Sanctions
“Drug Courts improve outcomes for drug-abusing offenders by combining evidence-based substance abuse treatment with strict behavioral accountabilit
Six Steps to Improve Your Drug Court Outcomes for Adults with Co-Occurring Disorders
“One of the biggest challenges for drug courts is effectively working with participants with co-occurring disorders.
Guidance to States: Recommendations for Developing Family Drug Court Guidelines
This publication “provides guidance for implementing an FDC [Family Drug Court], including the development of FDC partnerships and a common vocabul
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Criminal Justice Reforms
This article examines the major considerations to be taken when performing a cost-benefit analysis (CBA).
Testing the Cost Savings of Judicial Diversion: Final Report
“In April 2009, New York State passed Rockefeller Drug Law Reform. The law eliminated mandatory prison sentences for most felony drug offenders.
A Statewide Evaluation of New York’s Adult Drug Courts: Identifying Which Policies Work Best
This study documented the positive impact of drug courts in New York on re-arrest and re-conviction both.
A Technical Assistance Guide For Drug Court Judges on Drug Court Treatment Services (2014)
This Guide has been prepared for judges newly assigned to preside over a drug court program to serve as a quick primer to assist them in (