Theresa Herrera Allen joined NPC in April 2006 to work on a project that examined the impact (including improvements in self-sufficiency and community adjustment along with reductions in subsequent drug use and criminal offending) and cost-benefit of transitional housing in a local community corrections system. Since then, she has worked on evaluations of drug courts nationwide, substance abuse treatment and suicide prevention in American Indian communities, civil right to counsel legal aid programs, prescription drug overdose prevention, opioid abuse prevention/intervention legislation, college access programs in Oregon high schools and child abuse prevention programs. Dr. Herrera Allen has more than 15 years’ experience as a researcher and evaluator for programs related to substance abuse, at-risk youth and gang intervention.
Dr. Herrera Allen earned a Master of Arts in Sociology from the University of Southern California, with an emphasis in Criminology. In April 2007 she completed her doctoral degree in Sociology at USC.
Projects, Publications, and Presentations
On this page you can access all the reports, publications, and projects relevant to specific staff and available to the public from NPC Research. In one of the fields below, enter a title, choose a type (project, publication, or presentation) from the drop-down menu, or choose a topic area from the drop-down. The results will sort automatically. Click on bold type for more information on any item of interest.
| Title | Type | Category |
|---|---|---|
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Zilius, C., Dahlgren, J., Carey, S., Herrera-Allen, T., Johnson, A., Aborn, J.
(December 2020)
Treatment Courts and COVID-19: Adapting Operations
Report / |
publication | |
| National Evaluation of Family Treatment Courts (NEFTC) | project | Criminal Justice, Drug Courts/ Problem-Solving Courts, Early Childhood and Family Well-Being, Substance Abuse Treatment |
| Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Native Connections Program Evaluation | project | Community Health, Other |
| Policy Evaluation: Data Driven Prevention Initiative (DDPI) | project | Substance Abuse Prevention, Substance Abuse Treatment |
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Herrera Allen, T., & Mackin, J. R.
(October 2016)
Central Oregon Community Schools Outcomes Report 2015-16
Portland, OR: NPC Research
Report / |
publication | Community Health, Youth Development |
| Sargent Shriver Civil Counsel Act Evaluation | project | Other |
| San Joaquin Re-entry Court Evaluation | project | Criminal Justice, Drug Courts/ Problem-Solving Courts, Substance Abuse Treatment |
| NIJ Second Chance Act Reentry Courts | project | Criminal Justice, Drug Courts/ Problem-Solving Courts, Substance Abuse Treatment |
| The Confederated Tribes of Umatilla Indian Reservation Youth Yellowhawk Tribal Health Clinic Circles of Hope Youth Suicide Prevention Project | project | Community Health |
| Clackamas County Adult Drug Court, Trauma-Informed Program, Enhancement Project | project | Criminal Justice, Drug Courts/ Problem-Solving Courts, Substance Abuse Treatment |
| Carey, S. M., Herrera Allen, T., Perkins, T., & Waller, M.S. (November 2013) A detailed cost evaluation of a juvenile drug court that follows the juvenile drug court model (16 strategies). Juvenile and Family Court Journal: Online, 64(4), 1–20. | publication | Criminal Justice, Drug Courts/ Problem-Solving Courts, Juvenile Justice |
| San Joaquin DUI Monitoring Court | project | Criminal Justice, Drug Courts/ Problem-Solving Courts, Substance Abuse Treatment |
| Evaluation of The Oregon Community Foundation’s Regional Action Initiative | project | Community Health |
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Carey, S. M., Herrera Allen, T., & Einspruch, E. L.
(Sept. 2012)
San Joaquin DUI Monitoring Court Process and Outcome Evaluation.
Submitted to San Joaquin County Collaborative Courts and the California Office of Traffic Safety. Portland, OR: NPC Research.
Report / |
publication | Criminal Justice, Drug Courts/ Problem-Solving Courts, Substance Abuse Treatment |
| Evaluation of Family Building Blocks in Salem, Oregon | project | Early Childhood and Family Well-Being |
| Civil Right to Counsel, Phase II | project | Other |
| Evaluation of the Portland Metro Council of Camp Fire’s School-Based Program | project | Youth Development |
| Relief Nursery Return on Investment Study | project | Early Childhood and Family Well-Being |
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Finigan, M. W., Mackin, J. R., Herrera Allen, T., Waller, M. S., & Weller, J. M.
(June 2010)
Civil Right to Counsel, Phase II Pilot Study: Needs Assessment and Cost Elements.
A report to the Northwest Justice Project & the Civil Right to Counsel Leadership and Support Initiative. NPC Research: Portland, OR.
Report / |
publication | Other |
| 10 Key Components Best Practices Study | project | Criminal Justice, Drug Courts/ Problem-Solving Courts, Substance Abuse Treatment |
| 10 Key Components of Drug Court Technical Assistance to SAMHSA Adult Drug Court Grantees | project | Criminal Justice, Drug Courts/ Problem-Solving Courts, Substance Abuse Treatment |
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Mackin, J. R., Lucas, L. M., Lambarth, C. H., Waller, M. S., Herrera Allen, T., Carey, S. M., & Finigan, M. W.
(Jan. 2010)
Howard County District Court Drug Treatment Court Program Outcome and Cost Evaluation.
A report to the Maryland Judiciary, Office of Problem-Solving Courts. NPC Research: Portland, OR.
Report / |
publication | Criminal Justice, Drug Courts/ Problem-Solving Courts, Substance Abuse Treatment |
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Mackin, J. R., Lucas, L. M., Lambarth, C. H., Herrera Allen, T., Waller, M. S., Carey, S. M., & Finigan, M. W.
(Jan. 2010)
Baltimore County Juvenile Drug Court Outcome and Cost Evaluation.
A report to the Maryland Judiciary, Office of Problem-Solving Courts. NPC Research: Portland, OR.
Report / |
publication | Criminal Justice, Drug Courts/ Problem-Solving Courts, Juvenile Justice, Substance Abuse Treatment |
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Mackin, J. R., Lucas, L. M., Lambarth, C. H., Waller, M. S., Herrera Allen, T., Carey, S. M., & Finigan, M. W.
(Jan. 2010)
Montgomery County Adult Drug Court Outcome and Cost Evaluation.
A report to the Maryland Judiciary, Office of Problem-Solving Courts. NPC Research: Portland, OR.
Report / |
publication | Criminal Justice, Drug Courts/ Problem-Solving Courts, Substance Abuse Treatment |
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Mackin, J. R., Lucas, L. M., Lambarth, C. H., Waller, M. S., Herrera Allen, T., Carey, S. M., & Finigan, M. W.
(Jan. 2010)
Anne Arundel County Juvenile Treatment Court Outcome and Cost Evaluation.
A report to the Maryland Judiciary, Office of Problem-Solving Courts. NPC Research: Portland, OR.
Report / |
publication | Criminal Justice, Drug Courts/ Problem-Solving Courts, Juvenile Justice, Substance Abuse Treatment |
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Mackin, J. R., Lucas, L. M., Lambarth, C. H., Waller, M. S., Herrera Allen, T., Carey, S. M., & Finigan, M. W.
(Jan. 2010)
St. Mary’s County Juvenile Drug Court Outcome and Cost Evaluation.
A report to the Maryland Judiciary, Office of Problem-Solving Courts. NPC Research: Portland, OR.
Report / |
publication | Criminal Justice, Drug Courts/ Problem-Solving Courts, Juvenile Justice, Substance Abuse Treatment |
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Mackin, J. R., Lucas, L. M., Lambarth, C. H., Waller, M. S., Herrera Allen, T., Carey, S. M., & Finigan, M. W.
(Dec. 2009)
Anne Arundel County DUI Court Program Outcome and Cost Evaluation.
A report to the Maryland Judiciary, Office of Problem-Solving Courts. NPC Research: Portland, OR.
Report / |
publication | Criminal Justice, Drug Courts/ Problem-Solving Courts, Substance Abuse Treatment |
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Mackin, J. R., Lucas, L. M., Lambarth, C. H., Waller, M. S., Herrera Allen, T., Carey, S. M., & Finigan, M. W
(Dec. 2009)
Howard County District Court DUI Court Program Outcome and Cost Evaluation.
A report to the Maryland Judiciary, Office of Problem-Solving Courts. NPC Research: Portland, OR.
Report / |
publication | Criminal Justice, Drug Courts/ Problem-Solving Courts, Substance Abuse Treatment |
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Mackin, J. R., Lucas, L. M., Lambarth, C. H., Waller, M. S., Herrera Allen, T., Carey, S. M., & Finigan, M. W.
(Dec. 2009)
Wicomico County Circuit Court Adult Drug Treatment Court Program Outcome and Cost Evaluation.
A report to the Maryland Judiciary, Office of Problem-Solving Courts. NPC Research: Portland, OR.
Report / |
publication | Criminal Justice, Drug Courts/ Problem-Solving Courts, Substance Abuse Treatment |
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Mackin, J. R., Carey, S. M., Finigan, M. W., Lucas, L. M., Lambarth, C. H., Waller, M. S., Herrera Allen, T., Weller, J. M., & Linhares, B.
(Dec. 2009)
Maryland Problem-Solving Courts Evaluation, Phase III: Integration of Results from Process, Outcome, and Cost Studies Conducted 2007-2009.
A report to the Maryland Judiciary, Office of Problem-Solving Courts. NPC Research: Portland, OR.
Report / |
publication | Criminal Justice, Drug Courts/ Problem-Solving Courts, Substance Abuse Treatment |
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Herrera Allen, T., Mackin, J. R., & Snoddy, A. M.
(Sept. 2009)
Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Methamphetamine Prevention Project: Draft Student Survey Report.
NPC Research, Portland, OR.
Report / |
publication | Community Health, Substance Abuse Prevention |
| Civil Right to Counsel Research Design | project | Other |
| Qualitative Evaluation of the ASPIRE (Access to Student assistance Programs In Reach of Everyone) Program | project | Youth Development |
| Maryland Statewide Drug Court Evaluation | project | Criminal Justice, Drug Courts/ Problem-Solving Courts, Substance Abuse Treatment |
| Tillamook County Youth Link Evaluation | project | Community Health |
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Mackin, J. R., Lucas, L. M., Lambarth, C. H., Waller, M. S., Weller, J. M., Aborn, J. A., Linhares, R., Allen, T. L., Carey, S. M., & Finigan, M. W.
(June 2009)
Baltimore City District Court Adult Drug Treatment Court 10-Year Outcome and Cost Evaluation.
A report to the Maryland Judiciary, Office of Problem-Solving Courts. NPC Research: Portland, OR.
Report / |
publication | Criminal Justice, Drug Courts/ Problem-Solving Courts, Substance Abuse Treatment |
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Worcel, S. D., Finigan, M. W., & Herrera Allen, T.
(April 2009)
Civil Right to Counsel Social Science Study Design Proposal.
A Report to the Northwest Justice Project & the Civil Right to Counsel Leadership and Support Initiative. NPC Research: Portland, OR.
Report / |
publication | Other |
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Mackin, J. R., Carey, S. M., Finigan, M. W., Allen, T. L., & James, D.
(April 2009)
Dorchester County (District) Adult Drug Treatment Court Process Evaluation.
A report to the Maryland Judiciary, Office of Problem-Solving Courts. NPC Research: Portland, OR.
Report / |
publication | Criminal Justice, Drug Courts/ Problem-Solving Courts, Substance Abuse Treatment |
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Mackin, J. R., Carey, S. M., Finigan, M. W., Allen, T. L., & James, D.
(Jan. 2009)
Anne Arundel County (Circuit) Adult Drug Court Process Evaluation.
A report to the Maryland Judiciary, Office of Problem-Solving Courts. NPC Research: Portland, OR.
Report / |
publication | Criminal Justice, Drug Courts/ Problem-Solving Courts, Substance Abuse Treatment |
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Worcel, S. D., Burrus, S. W. M., Finigan, M. W., Sanders, M. B., & Allen, T. L.
(Jan. 2009)
A Study of Substance-Free Transitional Housing and Community Corrections in Washington County, Oregon.
A report to the National Institute of Justice. NPC Research: Portland, OR.
Report / Findings in Brief / |
publication | Community Health, Criminal Justice, Substance Abuse Treatment |
| Washington County Community Corrections Substance-Free Transitional Housing Evaluation | project | Criminal Justice, Substance Abuse Prevention |
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Mackin, J. R., Carey, S. M., Finigan, M. W., Allen, T. L., Linhares, R., & James, D.
(Sept. 2008)
Somerset County Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Process Evaluation.
A report to the Maryland Judiciary, Office of Problem-Solving Courts. NPC Research: Portland, OR.
Report / |
publication | Criminal Justice, Drug Courts/ Problem-Solving Courts, Juvenile Justice, Substance Abuse Treatment |
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Mackin, J. R., Carey, S. M., Finigan, M. W., Allen, T. L., Linhares, R., & James, D.
(Aug. 2008)
Cecil County Adult Drug Treatment Court (Circuit Court) Process Evaluation.
A report to the Maryland Judiciary, Office of Problem-Solving Courts. NPC Research: Portland, OR.
Report / |
publication | Criminal Justice, Drug Courts/ Problem-Solving Courts, Substance Abuse Treatment |
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Burrus, S. W. M., & Allen, T. L.
(June 2008)
Washington County Women with Children Drug Treatment Court Process Evaluation.
Unpublished technical report for Washington County Department of Health and Human Services. NPC Research: Portland, OR.
Report / |
publication | Criminal Justice, Drug Courts/ Problem-Solving Courts, Early Childhood and Family Well-Being, Substance Abuse Treatment |
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Mackin, J. R., Carey, S. M., Finigan, M. W., Allen, T. L., Linhares, R., & James, D.
(April 2008)
Wicomico County Adult Drug Treatment Court (Circuit Court) Process Evaluation.
A report to the Maryland Judiciary, Office of Problem-Solving Courts. NPC Research: Portland, OR.
Report / |
publication | Criminal Justice, Drug Courts/ Problem-Solving Courts, Substance Abuse Treatment |
| Washington County Adult Drug Court Evaluation | project | Criminal Justice, Drug Courts/ Problem-Solving Courts, Substance Abuse Treatment |
| Family Circle Program Evaluation | project | Early Childhood and Family Well-Being, Substance Abuse Treatment |