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OverviewDrug courts—a rare success story in the criminal justice system—are generally credited with reducing recidivism and providing a lower-cost alternative to incarceration. They have also spawned the development of other specialty courts. The authors of Drug Courts and the Criminal Justice System provide a comprehensive analysis of just how drug courts work, systematically examining the model and exploring its broader significance. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Deborah Koetzle , Shelley Johnson ListwanPublisher: Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc Imprint: Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc ISBN: 9781626376977ISBN 10: 1626376972 Pages: 215 Publication Date: 30 May 2018 Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Tertiary & Higher Education , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsThe Drug Court Movement The Development and Evolution of Drug Courts The Theoretical Foundations of Drug Courts Ethical and Legal Considerations Juvenile Drug Courts The Impact of the Judge The Drug Court Team The Importance of Evidence-Based Treatment Implementation and Evaluation Challenges The Effectiveness of the Drug Court Model Where Do We Go From Here?Reviews“Provides a very detailed exploration of drug courts, with in-depth evidence from a vast range of sources, making it a very interesting and engaging read, likely to be of interest to a wide audience.” - Tracey Price, Criminology & Criminal Justice Provides a very detailed exploration of drug courts, with in-depth evidence from a vast range of sources, making it a very interesting and engaging read, likely to be of interest to a wide audience. - Tracey Price, Criminology & Criminal Justice Author InformationDeborah Koetzle is associate professor in the Department of Public Management and executive officer of the doctoral program in criminal justice at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York. Shelley Johnson Listwan is associate professor of criminal justice and criminology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |