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Results for problem-solving courts (nebraska, u.s.)
1 results foundAuthor: University of Nebraska. Public Policy Center Title: Evaluation of Nebraska’s Problem-Solving Courts Summary: From March 2010 through December 2011, the University of Nebraska Public Policy Center conducted an evaluation of Nebraska’s problem solving courts. Main findings include the following: Nebraska’s problem solving courts are effectively operated, following the ten key components for drug courts, thereby reducing crime and addiction and improving the lives of participants Graduation rates for Nebraska drug courts match or exceed national drug court rates Costs for Nebraska programs are comparable to costs for drug courts across the country Nebraska drug court programs are cost efficient, saving between $2,609,235 and $9,722,920 in tax dollars per year Problem solving courts in Nebraska are serving moderate to high need offenders, the type of offenders most appropriate for drug court services Nebraska drug courts are serving a diversity of offenders, with few disparities based on race, ethnicity, and gender Education and employment skills are emphasized in problem solving courts, which lead to successful outcomes for participants Although the evaluation found Nebraska problem solving courts are operating effectively and efficiently, there are areas that can be improved: Participants with higher criminal history risk could be accepted and effectively served in drug courts Increased training in the 10 key drug court components and the Standardized Model for Delivery of Substance Abuse Services could benefit problem solving courts, particularly family drug courts Review of admissions procedures for select courts could identify causes for racial/ethnic disparities; culturally competent approaches could improve services Improvements could be made by ensuring full participation of county attorneys, defense attorneys, judges, law enforcement, and treatment provides in problem solving court teams Drug court teams could benefit from additional training and team building Additional funding would enhance key supports for drug courts including participant incentives, access to day reporting centers, and enhanced treatment Programs could be improved through standardized procedures for reporting treatment progress and fidelity to evidence based practices Time between arrest and drug court admission could be reduced, thereby improving outcomes for participants The quality of problem solving courts could be improved through ongoing program evaluation. Details: Lincoln, NE: University of Nebraska, Public Policy Center, 2012. 366p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed April 9, 2013 at: http://www.supremecourt.ne.gov/sites/supremecourt.ne.gov/files/reports/courts/drug-court-report-final-report.pdf Year: 2012 Country: United States URL: http://www.supremecourt.ne.gov/sites/supremecourt.ne.gov/files/reports/courts/drug-court-report-final-report.pdf Shelf Number: 128317 Keywords: Drug CourtsDrug OffendersProblem-Solving Courts (Nebraska, U.S.) |