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Finn, Peter; Newlyn, Andrea K. – National Institute of Justice Journal, 1993
Describes the Diversion and Drug Treatment program, known as "Drug Court," in Miami (Florida) in which nonviolent drug offenders have prosecution of their cases deferred while they participate in a court-ordered drug-rehabilitation program. Those who successfully complete the program have their cases dismissed. Whereas typical recidivism…
Descriptors: Correctional Rehabilitation, Cost Effectiveness, Counseling, Crime Prevention
Peer reviewedFinn, Peter – Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 1998
Evaluations of programs effective in improving ex-offenders' educational scores, helping them find permanent jobs, and reducing recidivism are reviewed. There is evidence that full-time, relatively well-paid employment can help reduce recidivism, thereby reducing costs of incarceration. Assessments are limited but promising; replicating selected…
Descriptors: Adults, Correctional Rehabilitation, Costs, Crime Prevention
