Juvenile probation offices that implemented risk-needs assessment instruments and the risk-needresponsivity approach reduced formal supervision and recidivism; however, mental health services were used more often than risk-reduction services and had little influence on recidivism.
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Research and Publications by Faculty and affiliates of the Center of Excellence relevant to Specialty Courts.
July 25, 2018
Handout covers examples of appropriate services/programs
Drug Court, Juvenile Specialty Court
May 05, 2018
ABSTRACT: Evidence-based treatment for co-occurring disorders is needed within programs that serve homeless Veterans to assist with increasing engagement in care and to prevent future housing loss.
Veterans’ Treatment Court
April 07, 2018
Presentation
Drug Court
March 07, 2018
ABSTRACT: Little research has focused on systematically integrating clinical treatment within existing drug court procedures. This could be particularly useful for clients with substance use disorders, who comprise those on court dockets and often have co-existing mental health issues.
Drug Court
March 01, 2018
ABSTRACT: Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) is a cognitive-behavioral intervention aimed at reducing risk for criminal recidivism by restructuring antisocial attitudes and cognitions (i.e., “criminogenic thinking”).
Veterans’ Treatment Court
November 13, 2017
ABSTRACT: Adults with psychopathy have a high propensity for substance abuse, generally starting from a young age.
Juvenile Specialty Court