NCJ Number
253825
Journal
Journal of Offender Rehabilitation Volume: 58 Issue: 7 Dated: 2019 Pages: 592-613
Date Published
2019
Length
22 pages
Annotation
This study examined factors associated with post-program recidivism for male and female drug court participants.
Abstract
Secondary data, including the drug court participant assessment and Management Information System, as well as official state records for arrests, convictions, and incarcerations, were examined for a stratified random sample of drug court participants (males: n = 322; females: n = 284). Examining 2-year post-program recidivism for males, three variables were associated with reduced odds of recidivism: age, marital status, and number of days in drug court. For males, one variable was associated with increased odds of recidivism: number of positive drug tests during drug court. Examining 2-year post-program recidivism for females, four variables were associated with reduced odds of recidivism: age, employment status, number of days in drug court, and receiving ancillary services during drug court. For females, two variables were associated with increased odds of recidivism: prior misdemeanor alcohol conviction and number of positive drug tests during drug court. Findings suggest some overlap in factors of influence for post-program recidivism, yet also unique contributions by gender. Data suggest the importance of understanding risks and needs to properly match services to individuals. (publisher abstract modified)