The drug court was developed as a response to the ineffectiveness of the traditional criminal jus... more The drug court was developed as a response to the ineffectiveness of the traditional criminal justice response to addiction. Drug courts are limited in resources and placement opportunities for offenders. Accordingly, the issue of who is placed in the drug court program and why they are so placed is a critical factor in the effective utilization of drug court resources. This paper is a qualitative study of the perceptions of the drug court offenders related to their reasons for entering the program and whether this was the proper program for the needs of the offender and the community. Rehabilitation and avoiding prison are the primary reasons offered by participants for entering the drug court. The study suggests that drug court staff provide better information as to risks and rewards of drug court participation than do defense attorneys. Article History:
Domestic violence is unquestionably a massive social problem in American society. The United Stat... more Domestic violence is unquestionably a massive social problem in American society. The United States Department of Justice has described domestic violence as the most common but least reported crime in America. 1
Criminology, Criminal Justice, Law & Society, 2016
The drug court was developed as a response to the ineffectiveness of the traditional criminal jus... more The drug court was developed as a response to the ineffectiveness of the traditional criminal justice response to addiction. Drug courts are limited in resources and placement opportunities for offenders. Accordingly, the issue of who is placed in the drug court program and why they are so placed is a critical factor in the effective utilization of drug court resources. This paper is a qualitative study of the perceptions of the drug court offenders related to their reasons for entering the program and whether this was the proper program for the needs of the offender and the community. Rehabilitation and avoiding prison are the primary reasons offered by participants for entering the drug court. The study suggests that drug court staff provide better information as to risks and rewards of drug court participation than do defense attorneys.
One of the most abhorrent crimes is the molestation of children. Studies suggest that most of the... more One of the most abhorrent crimes is the molestation of children. Studies suggest that most of these offenses involve victims and offenders who have a familial or social relationship. This paper is a qualitative study of statements provided to a criminal investigator in a mid-southern city by offenders in 47 child sexual abuse cases from 2004-2010. All of the subject cases resulted in a conviction of the accused for either rape or sexual assault. The study will explore the themes that emerge regarding explanations, rationalizations and justifications offered by the offenders when confronted with the allegations of abuse.
The drug treatment court (DTC) was developed as a response to the ineffectiveness of the traditio... more The drug treatment court (DTC) was developed as a response to the ineffectiveness of the traditional criminal justice response to addiction. In an effort to increase program retention and completion, a southeast Missouri DTC has implemented a conferencing program as a pilot project. The program utilizes family members, employers and community volunteers who engage the offender in a conferencing scenario in which the impact of the offenders' drug addiction is discussed. This paper is a qualitative study of the perceptions of the program held by the drug court judges and the prosecuting and defense attorneys.
International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, 2012
The drug court was developed as a response to the ineffectiveness of the traditional criminal jus... more The drug court was developed as a response to the ineffectiveness of the traditional criminal justice response to addiction. It has grown from 1 Miami court in 1989 to more than 2,100 drug court programs across the United States in 2011. The drug court has been described as a restorative or community justice intervention that can benefit the offender, direct and indirect victims, and the community as a whole through its combination of treatment, intensive supervision, and regular court appearances. Although the number of qualitative drug court studies has increased in recent years, there are few studies that compare those who successfully complete the drug court program with those who do not complete. This article is a qualitative study of drug court participants in an Arkansas drug court program. The article compares and contrasts the perceptions of those graduated from the program with those who were terminated from the program.
The drug court was developed as a response to the ineffectiveness of the traditional criminal jus... more The drug court was developed as a response to the ineffectiveness of the traditional criminal justice response to addiction. Drug courts are limited in resources and placement opportunities for offenders. Accordingly, the issue of who is placed in the drug court program and why they are so placed is a critical factor in the effective utilization of drug court resources. This paper is a qualitative study of the perceptions of the drug court offenders related to their reasons for entering the program and whether this was the proper program for the needs of the offender and the community. Rehabilitation and avoiding prison are the primary reasons offered by participants for entering the drug court. The study suggests that drug court staff provide better information as to risks and rewards of drug court participation than do defense attorneys. Article History:
Domestic violence is unquestionably a massive social problem in American society. The United Stat... more Domestic violence is unquestionably a massive social problem in American society. The United States Department of Justice has described domestic violence as the most common but least reported crime in America. 1
Criminology, Criminal Justice, Law & Society, 2016
The drug court was developed as a response to the ineffectiveness of the traditional criminal jus... more The drug court was developed as a response to the ineffectiveness of the traditional criminal justice response to addiction. Drug courts are limited in resources and placement opportunities for offenders. Accordingly, the issue of who is placed in the drug court program and why they are so placed is a critical factor in the effective utilization of drug court resources. This paper is a qualitative study of the perceptions of the drug court offenders related to their reasons for entering the program and whether this was the proper program for the needs of the offender and the community. Rehabilitation and avoiding prison are the primary reasons offered by participants for entering the drug court. The study suggests that drug court staff provide better information as to risks and rewards of drug court participation than do defense attorneys.
One of the most abhorrent crimes is the molestation of children. Studies suggest that most of the... more One of the most abhorrent crimes is the molestation of children. Studies suggest that most of these offenses involve victims and offenders who have a familial or social relationship. This paper is a qualitative study of statements provided to a criminal investigator in a mid-southern city by offenders in 47 child sexual abuse cases from 2004-2010. All of the subject cases resulted in a conviction of the accused for either rape or sexual assault. The study will explore the themes that emerge regarding explanations, rationalizations and justifications offered by the offenders when confronted with the allegations of abuse.
The drug treatment court (DTC) was developed as a response to the ineffectiveness of the traditio... more The drug treatment court (DTC) was developed as a response to the ineffectiveness of the traditional criminal justice response to addiction. In an effort to increase program retention and completion, a southeast Missouri DTC has implemented a conferencing program as a pilot project. The program utilizes family members, employers and community volunteers who engage the offender in a conferencing scenario in which the impact of the offenders' drug addiction is discussed. This paper is a qualitative study of the perceptions of the program held by the drug court judges and the prosecuting and defense attorneys.
International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, 2012
The drug court was developed as a response to the ineffectiveness of the traditional criminal jus... more The drug court was developed as a response to the ineffectiveness of the traditional criminal justice response to addiction. It has grown from 1 Miami court in 1989 to more than 2,100 drug court programs across the United States in 2011. The drug court has been described as a restorative or community justice intervention that can benefit the offender, direct and indirect victims, and the community as a whole through its combination of treatment, intensive supervision, and regular court appearances. Although the number of qualitative drug court studies has increased in recent years, there are few studies that compare those who successfully complete the drug court program with those who do not complete. This article is a qualitative study of drug court participants in an Arkansas drug court program. The article compares and contrasts the perceptions of those graduated from the program with those who were terminated from the program.
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