Discuss the impact that drug courts and teen courts have had on the criminal justice system in general and to jails and prisons in particular. Conduct outside research to determine whether or not these courts are effective in reducing recidivism rates and keeping defendants out of traditional jails and prisons.
Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references.