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Staff and Client Perspectives on the Journey Mapping Online Evaluation Tool in a Drug Court Program
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Crunkilton, Dhira D. – Evaluation and Program Planning, 2009
The purpose of this study was to assess staff and client perspectives on the Internet-based Journey Mapping program evaluation tool. A drug court program was chosen for a case study research design. Six staff and 10 clients participated in interviews and observations, and also responded to a questionnaire. A staff survey provided additional data.…
Descriptors: Program Evaluation, Critical Incidents Method, Evaluation Methods, Research Methodology
Predicting Perceived Quality of Drug Treatment Programs Using Latent Variable Models.
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Hser, Yih-Ing; Stein, Judith A.; Polinsky, Margaret L.; Maglione, Margaret A. – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1998
The influence of program-related constructs on perceived quality of treatment programs was assessed using a latent variable modeling approach and the responses of key personnel from 294 drug treatment facilities in Los Angeles County (California). A clear philosophy and emphasis and greater frequency of services significantly predicted greater…
Descriptors: Drug Rehabilitation, Models, Outcomes of Treatment, Prediction
Improving Process Evaluations of Correctional Programs by Using a Comprehensive Evaluation Methodology.
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Bouffard, Jeffrey A.; Taxman, Faye S.; Silverman, Rebecca – Evaluation and Program Planning, 2003
Developed a comprehensive methodology for a series of process evaluations of seven therapeutic communities for drug-involved offenders. The methodology used stakeholder interviews, official measures of program implementation, and a new structured observation technique. Discusses the type and quality of information provided by each technique. (SLD)
Descriptors: Drug Rehabilitation, Evaluation Methods, Interviews, Outcomes of Treatment
Developing Training and Employment Programs to Meet the Needs of Methadone Treatment Clients.
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Dennis, Michael L.; And Others – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1993
Research on vocational services for methadone clients is reviewed, and preliminary results of an evaluation of a training and employment program for 249 methadone treatment clients in 3 community-based programs are presented. Results suggest the usefulness of vocational services in increasing training access and use. (SLD)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Programs, Drug Rehabilitation, Employment Programs
Drug Treatment in Adult Probation: An Evaluation of an Outpatient and Acupuncture Program.
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Moon, Melissa M.; Latessa, Edward J. – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1994
The effectiveness of an innovative outpatient drug-free treatment facility serving felony drug offenders who are placed on probation is evaluated. Treatment included educational and group therapy as well as acupuncture. Background characteristics, levels of treatment, and selected outcomes are described. Principles of successful interventions are…
Descriptors: Adults, Crime, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction
Life at the Interface: Issues in the Implementation and Evaluation of a Multiphased, Multiagency Jail-Based Treatment Program.
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Lurigio, Arthur J.; Swartz, James – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1994
Some of the conceptual, methodological, and logistical impediments to sound evaluations of jail-based drug-treatment programs are described. The focus is on a program in a large urban jurisdiction that illustrates difficulty in tracking clients and coordinating agency responses. Some suggestions are offered to help future researchers. (SLD)
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Correctional Institutions, Correctional Rehabilitation, Crime