NCJ Number
89990
Journal
Journal of Human Resources Volume: 16 Issue: 4 Dated: (Fall 1981) Pages: 551-599
Date Published
1981
Length
49 pages
Annotation
This study found that Supported Work increased the earnings of at least some ex-addicts, primarily due to increases in hours worked rather than wage rates.
Abstract
The expected impact of Supported Work on former drug addicts' employment, crime, and drug use are derived from two models: the human capital model and a model of endogenous tastes. The study found that the program also reduced ex-addicts' crime, producing the greatest impact on the robbery and drug-related crimes and changing the relationship between crime and employment. The program did not affect ex-addicts' recidivism to drugs. The pattern of effects only partially supports the human capital model, and there is also some support for the model of endogenous tastes. Figures, tables, footnotes, and 29 references are supplied. Data tables are appended. (Author abstract modified)