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Date of this Version

3-31-2012

Citation

The Public Policy Center University of Nebraska 215 Centennial Mall South, Suite 401 Lincoln, NE 68588 – 0228. Email: ppc@nebraska.edu

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Copyright 2013 University of Nebraska.

Abstract

From March 2010 through December 2011, the University of Nebraska Public Policy Center conducted an evaluation of Nebraska’s problem solving courts. Main findings include the following:

  • Nebraska’s problem solving courts are effectively operated, following the ten key components for drug courts, thereby reducing crime and addiction and improving the lives of participants
  • Graduation rates for Nebraska drug courts match or exceed national drug court rates
  • Costs for Nebraska programs are comparable to costs for drug courts across the country
  • Nebraska drug court programs are cost efficient, saving between $2,609,235 and $9,722,920 in tax dollars per year
  • Problem solving courts in Nebraska are serving moderate to high need offenders, the type of offenders most appropriate for drug court services
  • Nebraska drug courts are serving a diversity of offenders, with few disparities based on race, ethnicity, and gender
  • Education and employment skills are emphasized in problem solving courts, which lead to successful outcomes for participants

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