Assignment:
Effectiveness of Drug Court Treatment Programs
Based on your understanding, prepare a 5 to 6 page Microsoft Word document analyzing the effectiveness of treatment programs in adult drug courts and DUI courts. In your document, respond to the following:
- Discuss whether adult drug courts and DUI courts are successful in reducing recidivism rates.
- Discuss how these courts are beneficial and cost-effective for the community in terms of resources, i.e., policing, court monitoring, etc.
- Discuss two goals of juvenile drug courts. How are recurrent offenders handled differently in juvenile drug courts versus adult drug courts?
- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of juvenile drug courts. Are juveniles less receptive to rehabilitation than adults when it comes to treatment?
Support your responses with appropriate research, reasoning, and examples. Cite any sources in APA format.