Breaking The Juvenile Drug-Crime Cycle: A Guide for Practitioners and Policymakers

VanderWaal, Curtis J; McBride, Duane C.; Terry‐McElrath, Yvonne M.; VanBuren, Holly

doi:10.1037/e501572006-001

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“…Although there is clear evidence for a relationship between substance use and crime, exact causal links remain to be established. Some evidence suggests that substance use predicts crime (VanderWaal et al, 2001). In contrast, results of other studies suggest that crime (e.g., delinquency) predicts substance use cross-sectionally (Moss and Kirisic, 1995) and longitudinally , and that delinquency often precedes the onset of substance use (Baumrind, 1991;Kandel and Davies, 1992), highlighting the complexity of the drug and crime issue.…”

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confidence: 86%

The Use of Legal Coercion in the Treatment of Substance Abusers: An Overview and Critical Analysis of Thirty Years of Research

Klag

O’Callaghan

Creed

2005

Substance Use & Misuse

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Drug and alcohol use presents a serious social problem for most countries in the world. Of particular concern is the well-documented relationship between substance use and crime, which has contributed to an increased popularity and willingness to utilize more forceful means to pressure substance users into treatment. Although compulsory/legally mandated treatment is appealing, it has been one of the most fiercely debated topics in the addiction field, raising a number of issues including ethical concerns and motivational considerations. In this context, the most important question to be answered is whether or not compulsory treatment is effective in the rehabilitation of addicted offenders. Regrettably, three decades of research into the effectiveness of compulsory treatment have yielded a mixed, inconsistent, and inconclusive pattern of results, calling into question the evidence-based claims made by numerous researchers that compulsory treatment is effective in the rehabilitation of substance users. The present paper provides an overview of the key issues concerning the use and efficacy of legal coercion in the rehabilitation of substance users, including a critique of the research base and recommendations for future research.

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confidence: 86%

The Use of Legal Coercion in the Treatment of Substance Abusers: An Overview and Critical Analysis of Thirty Years of Research

Klag

O’Callaghan

Creed

2005

Substance Use & Misuse

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“…Despite enormous efforts by researchers, clinicians, program administrators, and governments to deal with the issue of drug-related crime, scientific research has shown that up to now, few strategies and interventions (e.g., tougher laws, zero-tolerance policies, and incarceration of addicted offenders) have produced positive outcomes (VanderWaal, McBride, Terry-McElrath, & Van Buren, 2001). In recent years, the national drug policy in Australia has adopted a policy of harm minimisation that is to be achieved through supply reduction, demand reduction and harm reduction strategies (Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy, 1998).…”

Section: Substance Abuse Treatmentmentioning

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Drug and crime cycle: Evaluating traditional methods versus diversion strategies for drug-related offences

O’Callaghan

Sonderegger

Klag

2004

Australian Psychologist

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There is considerable debate in the current literature, regarding the appropriateness and effectiveness of incarceration as a means of punishment for perpetrators of drug-related crime. Researchers have begun to question incarceration due to factors such as expanding prison populations, the economic burden placed upon society, the negative consequences and side-effects for offenders, and the apparent ineffectiveness of incarceration as a long-term crime prevention technique. New approaches to tackling the problems of drug-related offences, such as diversion strategies, have been proposed. The literature to date suggests that diversion strategies may be effective in reducing crime and rehabilitating offenders. However, there are recognised limitations to this approach, highlighting the need for more evaluations before solid conclusions can be drawn about the effectiveness of diversion schemes. The aim of this review is to evaluate the current literature regarding the efficacy of diversion strategies as an alternative to the traditional methods of crime prevention for drug-related offenders. Strengths and weaknesses of diversion programs in general and for three specific types of diversion strategies (i.e., cautioning schemes, referral programs, and drug courts) are discussed. Finally, recommendations are provided for maximising the effectiveness of diversion strategies.

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“…There are several interrelated reasons why substance abuse treatment has emerged as a primary focus in relation to adolescent delinquency, criminal behaviors, and criminal justice involvement. First, involvement with alcohol and other drugs is prevalent among young people who eventually become involved with the criminal justice system (Teplin et al, 2002; Vanderwall, McBride, Terry-McElrath, & VanBuren, 2001). This is salient because licit substance use for people under the age of 18 or 21 (depending on the type of legal substance) and any illicit substance use are illegal behaviors.…”

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Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Patterns and Determinants of Criminal Justice Involvement Among Youth in Substance Abuse Treatment Programs

Godette

Mulatu²,

Leonard³

et al. 2011

Journal of Correctional Health Care

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Adolescent substance abuse is a criminal behavior; however, not all criminal behaviors result in criminal justice involvement. This study examined disparities among adolescents aged 12 to 17 admitted to substance abuse treatment nationwide. Findings indicate significant disparities in patterns and determinants of criminal justice involvement between White and minority adolescents. Minorities were significantly more likely to be involved with the criminal justice system, even after controlling for criminal behaviors, substance abuse, mental health problems, and socioenvironmental risk. Findings reveal that connections to the educational system may be especially important for minority groups. The importance of developing systems of treatment for adolescents in the community and correctional system that are part of the same continuum of care is highlighted.

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Breaking The Juvenile Drug-Crime Cycle: A Guide for Practitioners and Policymakers

Cited by 11 publications

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The Use of Legal Coercion in the Treatment of Substance Abusers: An Overview and Critical Analysis of Thirty Years of Research

The Use of Legal Coercion in the Treatment of Substance Abusers: An Overview and Critical Analysis of Thirty Years of Research

Drug and crime cycle: Evaluating traditional methods versus diversion strategies for drug-related offences

Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Patterns and Determinants of Criminal Justice Involvement Among Youth in Substance Abuse Treatment Programs

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