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The International Journal of the Addictions
|February 1, 1980
Summary
This study examined 1,200 participants in a Narcotic Abuse Treatment Program. Researchers found no significant relationships between program variables and arrest or conviction rates.
Area of Science:
- Criminology
- Public Health
- Addiction Studies
Background:
- Narcotic abuse treatment programs aim to reduce criminal activity among participants.
- Understanding factors influencing recidivism is crucial for program effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between program participation and subsequent arrest/conviction rates.
- To identify any significant variables associated with criminal justice involvement.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 1,200 participants from Teledyne Economic Development Co.'s Narcotic Abuse Treatment Program was studied.
- Data on arrests and convictions were collected between July 1975 and March 1977.
- Statistical analysis was employed to determine the significance of relationships between variables.
Main Results:
- Out of 1,200 participants, 480 were arrested and 122 were convicted.
- No statistically significant relationships were found between the examined variables and arrest or conviction rates.
Conclusions:
- Program participation did not show a significant correlation with reduced or increased arrest/conviction rates in this cohort.
- Further research may be needed to identify effective interventions for reducing criminal justice involvement in this population.