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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 reviewedMoon, Melissa M.; Latessa, Edward J. – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1994
The effectiveness of an innovative outpatient drug-free treatment facility serving felony drug offenders who are placed on probation is evaluated. Treatment included educational and group therapy as well as acupuncture. Background characteristics, levels of treatment, and selected outcomes are described. Principles of successful interventions are…
Descriptors: Adults, Crime, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction
