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Peer reviewedBeckerman, Adela; Fontana, Leonard – Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 2001
Article examines a Drug Court that offers culturally specific programming as a strategy to enhance retention in the treatment of female and African-American male substance abuse offenders. Study found that mandating treatment was insufficient to foster client engagement. Retention was significantly enhanced by treatment that recognized cultural…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Blacks, Correctional Rehabilitation, Cultural Differences
