NPC performed process evaluations in three juvenile courts, as well as impact and cost-benefit analyses in five adult drug courts in Indiana. The study examined the efficacy and success of the selected drug courts in implementing their programs as intended and in reducing recidivism. The cost-benefits of drug court participation were also examined using NPC’s TICA approach. The results will help assist the drug courts that participate in the evaluation to identify whether or not the court is meeting its stated goals and objectives. The results also may foster improved services to drug court participants and increased support from their communities.
Project Team
Co-Principal Investigators
Cost Analyst
Reports and Publications:
Linhares, R., Wiest, K. L., Martin, S. J., Waller, M., Cox, A., Carey, S. M., & Finigan, M. W. (April 2007)
Indiana Drug Courts: Vanderburgh County Juvenile Drug Court Program Process Evaluation
NPC Research: Portland, OR.
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Wiest, K. L., Martin, S. J., Waller, M., Cox, A., Linhares, R., Crumpton, D., Carey, S. M., & Finigan, M. W. (April 2007)
Indiana Drug Courts: St. Joseph County Drug Court Process, Outcome and Cost Evaluation
NPC Research: Portland, OR.
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Wiest, K. L., Martin, S. J., Waller, M., Cox, A., Linhares, R., Carey, S. M., & Finigan, M. W. (April 2007)
Indiana Drug Courts: Vanderburgh County Day Reporting Drug Court Process, Outcome and Cost Evaluation
NPC Research: Portland, OR.
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Wiest, K. L., Carey, S. M., Martin, S. J., Waller, M. S., Cox, A. A., Linhares, R., & Crumpton, D. (April 2007)
Indiana Drug Courts: Vigo County Drug Court Process, Outcome and Cost Evaluation: Final Report.
NPC Research: Portland, OR.
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