Decide your time: a randomized trial of a drug testing and graduated sanctions program for probationers

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 multile...

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Authors: O'Connell, Daniel J. (Author) ; Brent, John J. (Author) ; Visher, Christy A. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2016
In: Criminology & public policy
Year: 2016, Volume: 15, Issue: 4, Pages: 1073-1102
Online Access: Volltext (Resolving-System)
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Keywords:
Substance abuse
Probation
Deterrence
Graduated sanctions
Corrections
Suchtmittelmißbrauch
Bewährung
Abschreckung