RT Article
T1 Decide your time: a randomized trial of a drug testing and graduated sanctions program for probationers
JF Criminology & public policy
VO 15
IS 4
SP 1073
OP 1102
A1 O'Connell, Daniel J.
A2 Brent, John J.
A2 Visher, Christy A.
LA English
YR 2016
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1583728619
AB This study used a randomized controlled trial approach with a sample of 400 high‐risk probationers to test the hypothesis that a program incorporating principles of deterrence, graduated sanctions, and coerced abstinence would reduce recidivism rates among drug‐using offenders. Bivariate and multilevel modeling strategies were implemented. Findings revealed no discernable difference across multiple drug use, probationary, and recidivism measures between those randomized into the treatment condition and those receiving standard probation. In multivariate models, probationer age, employment status, and treatment participation improved some recidivism outcomes. Programmatic and sample characteristics are discussed regarding the lack of experimental effect.
K1 Substance abuse
K1 Probation
K1 Deterrence
K1 Graduated sanctions
K1 Corrections
K1 Suchtmittelmißbrauch
K1 Bewährung
K1 Abschreckung
DO 10.1111/1745-9133.12246