Indiana Drug Court Evaluation

NPC performed process evaluations in three juvenile courts, as well as impact and cost-benefit analyses in five adult drug courts in Indiana. The study examined the efficacy and success of the selected drug courts in implementing their programs as intended and in reducing recidivism. The cost-benefits of drug court participation were also examined using NPC’s TICA approach. The results will help assist the drug courts that participate in the evaluation to identify whether or not the court is meeting its stated goals and objectives. The results also may foster improved services to drug court participants and increased support from their communities.

Project Team

Co-Principal Investigators

• Michael W. Finigan, Ph.D.
• Shannon M. Carey, Ph.D.

Project Director

• Katharina L. Wiest, Ph.D.

Project Coordinator

• Robert Linhares, Ph.D.

Cost Analyst

• Mark S. Waller, B.A.

Data Collection Specialist

• Sarah J. Martin, B.A.

Reports and Publications

• A Summary of Evaluation Findings in Five Adult Programs - 4/07
• Vanderburgh County Day Reporting Drug Court Process, Outcome and Cost Evaluation - 4/07
• Monroe County Drug Treatment Court Process, Outcome and Cost Evaluation - 4/07
• St. Joseph County Drug Court Process, Outcome and Cost Evaluation - 4/07
• Vigo County Drug Court Process, Outcome and Cost Evaluation - 4/07
• Tippecanoe County Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Process Evaluation - 4/07
• Vanderburgh County Juvenile Drug Court Program Process Evaluation - 4/07