| Description |
1 online resource |
| Series |
SAGE research methods. Cases |
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SAGE research methods. Cases
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| Summary |
Beginning in Miami, Florida, drug courts spread quickly throughout local communities as a rehabilitative alternative to incarceration for nonviolent, drug- and alcohol-related offenses. Drug courts' theoretical foundation remained consistent as each program responded to their community's intoxicant-related offenses and existing organizational structures. Leaders in Woodbury County, Iowa, faced the same challenges when they decided to create its program. Mixed-methods research approaches were used to evaluate the program within the confines of five theories that underpin drug courts. This case study outlines the project, its ethical situation, and a cost-benefit summary. The research project showed that the project has been successful and resulted in changes within Iowa's drug court policies |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from home page (viewed on November 10, 2015) |
| Subject |
Drug courts -- Iowa -- Evaluation -- Case studies.
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Mixed methods research -- Case studies.
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| Genre/Form |
Case studies.
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Case studies.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
1473951097 (ebook) |
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9781473951099 (ebook) |
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