Drug courts are one example of a “demand side strategy” by the court system to address “the drug problem” by reducing the demand for illegal drugs. For this assignment, select a state in the U.S. that uses Drug Courts. (Most states have a drug court.) Use the Internet to research the questions below.
Questions
Identify the Drug Court you selected, and provide a summary overview of how it operates. Some things to consider: Who is eligible to use this program? What are the “nuts and bolts” of how the program works? How long does it last? How does one complete or graduate from the program?
Provide three or more statistics as to the effectiveness of the Drug Court program you selected.
Is the Drug Court initiative an effective criminal justice program for the United States to continue to pursue as part of its War on Drugs? Why or why not?
Requirements
An appropriate response is 1-2 pages.
Write your responses to the questions in complete sentences.
Cite your source(s) using APA.
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