New South Wales drug court evaluation: Cost-effectiveness, CHERE Project Report 17a

In this report we examine an issue central to the creation of the NSW Drug Court: namely its cost-effectiveness, compared with conventional sanctions, in reducing drug-related crime. We were particularly fortunate in undertaking this evaluation, to receive the support and cooperation of the Drug Cou...

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Main Author: Bronwyn Lind (Author)
Contributors: Shuling Chen ; Marion Haas ; Marian Shanahan ; Emily Lancsar ; Don Weatherburn
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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