Drug courts and the criminal justice system

Drug courts - a rare success story in the criminal justice system - are generally credited with reducing recidivism and providing a lower-cost alternative to incarceration. They have also spawned the development of other specialty courts. The authors of this book provide a comprehensive analysis of just how drug courts work, systematically examining the model and exploring its broader significance.

The drug court movement / Deborah Koetzle and Shelley Johnson Listwan -- The development and evolution of drug courts / Brian Lovins and Edward J. Latessa -- The theoretical foundations of drug courts / Scott Senjo -- Ethical and legal considerations / Steven Leben, David Rottman, and Pamela Casey -- Juvenile drug courts / Christopher Sullivan, Lesli Blair, Jennifer Lux, and Carrie Coen Sullivan -- The impact of the judge / Douglas Marlowe -- The drug court team / Jacqueline G. van Wormer and Faith E. Lutze -- The importance of evidence-based treatment / Shelley J. Listwan, Ashleigh LaCourse, and Norma Jaeger -- Implementation and evaluation challenges / Wendy P. Guastaferro and Laura Lutgen -- The effectiveness of the drug court model / Erin Harbinson and Deborah Koetzle -- Where do we go from here? / Faye S. Taxman, Danielle S. Rudes, Steven Belenko, Matthew Hiller, Douglas Young, and Matthew Perdoni.