Local Implementation of Drug Policy and Access to Treatment Services for Juveniles
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
1-1-2004
Keywords
Drugs, Juvenile, Policy, Treatment
Abstract
Although there is a vigorous national debate regarding effective drug policy, such policies are implemented at the local level. Using a national sample of prosecutors, we examine reported typical processing for first-time juvenile marijuana, cocaine, or crack possession/sales offenders. The relationship between drug offense charge and adjudication outcomes providing treatment versus a deterrence/punitive approach is explored. Findings indicate that marijuana offenses and possession offenses generally are more likely to result in access to treatment services for juveniles whereas cocaine/crack offenses and sales offenses generally are more likely to result in the application of punitive penalties such as transfer to criminal court.
Journal Title
Crime and Delinquency
Volume
50
Issue
1
First Page
60
Last Page
87
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/0011128703258873
First Department
Behavioral Sciences
Recommended Citation
Terry-McElrath, Yvonne M. and McBride, Duane C., "Local Implementation of Drug Policy and Access to Treatment Services for Juveniles" (2004). Faculty Publications. 2052.
https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/pubs/2052