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Inside the Black Box: A Qualitative Evaluation of Participants’ Experiences of a Drug Treatment Court

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: This study examined the program experiences of participants in a Drug Treatment Court located in Pennsylvania. In-depth interviews were used to investigate participants’ perceptions in regards to program components that aid them in the recovery process and challenges they face while completing the program. Results from the 16 interviews indicate that participants contribute their success in the program to its strict structure, accountability, and dedicated staff who buy into the court’s underlying principles of therapeutic jurisprudence. Implications for other drug treatment courts are discussed.

Source: The Qualitative Report

DOI: 10.46743/2160-3715/2016.2470

Authors: Sarah Kuehn, Rebecca Ridener

Institutions: Slippery Rock University, Nova Southeastern University

Language: English

Topic: Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $500