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NCJ Number: 227605 Add to Shopping cart Find in a Library
Title: Impact and Cost-Benefit Analysis of the Anchorage Wellness Court
Document: PDF (Impact/Cost-Benefit Analysis)|PDF (Related Report - NCJ 227606)
Author(s): John K. Roman; Aaron Chalfin; Jay Reid; Shannon Reid
Date Published: July 2008
Annotation: This study estimated the costs and benefits of processing misdemeanor DUI (driving under the influence) cases in the Anchorage Wellness Court (AWC), a specialized court that uses principles of therapeutic jurisprudence.
Abstract: Generally, the study found that the AWC was effective in reducing recidivism and associated harms for those who chose to participate in the AWC. Among those who were referred to the AWC but who did not choose to enter the program (the “Opt-Out Group”), there was no effect on some outcomes and negative effects on other outcomes, including a finding that this group caused substantial additional harms to society. Thus, if the AWC is assessed solely on the effectiveness of serving those who were sufficiently motivated to enroll in the program, the results indicate the AWC is an unqualified success for DUI offenders; however, if the program is measured by its effectiveness in serving all those referred to it, which is a goal of the program, then the program's effectiveness is modest. The AWC began serving misdemeanor DUI offenders in Anchorage, AK in August 1999, with the goal of reducing alcohol-related offending through treatment and increased individual accountability. Two sets of comparisons were made in estimating the effect of AWC on participants’ behavior. The study first compared the outcomes for 277 individuals who were eligible for the AWC. Of these individuals, 141 had no contact with the program; and 136 were referred to the program. Although not everyone who was referred to the program formally enrolled, all who were referred received at least some exposure to the AWC. 25 tables, 2 figures, 97 references, and appended unweighted results, cost-benefit results, and outcome analysis
Main Term(s): Drug Courts
Index Term(s): Alaska; Alcohol abuse; Alcoholism treatment programs; Driving Under the Influence (DUI); Drunk driver programs; NIJ final report; Recidivism causes
Grant Number: 2003-DD-BX-1015
Sponsoring Agency: National Institute of Justice (NIJ)
Washington, DC 20531
National Institute of Justice/NCJRS
Rockville, MD 20849
NCJRS Photocopy Services
Rockville, MD 20849-6000
The Urban Institute
Washington, DC 20037
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK 99508
Corporate Author: The Urban Institute
United States of America
Sale Source: National Institute of Justice/NCJRS
Box 6000
Rockville, MD 20849
United States of America

NCJRS Photocopy Services
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United States of America
Page Count: 73
Format: Document
Type: Program/Project Evaluation
Language: English
Country: United States of America
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