An Evaluation of Juvenile Drug Courts: Do Participants Have Lower Recidivism Rates in the Long Run?

• In Event: Poster Session

Abstract

Much research suggests that drug courts are a moderately effective way of reducing recidivism for adult offenders with substance abuse needs. However, there is little research on the effects of drug courts on juvenile offenders. The available research suggests that juvenile drug courts are less effective than adult drug courts. This poster examines the recidivism rates of juvenile offenders participating in drug courts in order to assess long-term effectiveness, while controlling for a range of demographic, historical, and psychosocial variables.

Authors

• Omeed Ilchi, University of Cincinnati

• Lindsey Marie Harper, University of Cincinnati