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Kleinpeter, Christine B.; Brocato, Jo; Koob, Jeffrey J. – Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 2010
This study evaluates 3 drug-testing strategies implemented in 5 different jurisdictions with drug courts in Orange County, California. The purpose of the study was to determine whether the sweat patch acts as a deterrent and under what conditions it can be used to improve outcomes. Results indicated that although the use of the sweat patch did not…
Descriptors: Sanctions, Graduation Rate, Courts, Testing
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DeMitchell, Todd A.; Kossakoski, Stephen; Baldasaro, Tony – Teachers College Record, 2008
Purpose: School superintendents are charged with maintaining the safety and security of the schools in their district. One major recognized threat to the security and safety of students and staff is the use of illegal drugs. Superintendents are responding to the constitutionality of student drug-testing policies by implementing drug-testing…
Descriptors: Safety, Testing, Drug Use Testing, Administrator Attitudes
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Sinha, Birendra K. – Alberta Journal of Educational Research, 1994
The reviewed book analyzes many facets of the testing enterprise from a sociocultural perspective, emphasizing the power motive of test givers. Part I on Authenticity Tests discusses the practice of using tests to determine innocence, guilt, and honesty with regard to culturally important behaviors. Part II addresses the use of ability tests for…
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Drug Use Testing, Educational Testing, Polygraphs