Are effective drug courts an urban phenomenon?

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to evaluate the effects of drug courts in urban areas by considering the effects of intermediate sanction among adult offenders, using a retrospective comparison group of matched control participants, as drug courts represent a significant development in criminal justice and are effective in reducing drug use and criminal behavior. The result showed that the prevalence and incidence of rearrest is significantly lower among drug court graduates than probationers.

Public affairs, Social aspects, Control

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Drug courts: Framing policy to ensure success

Article Abstract:

The drug courts are a phenomenon that predominate judicial efforts to break the cycle of drug abuse in the United States and are attributed to Judge Herbert M. Klein, then chief judge of Florida's 11th judicial circuit. A policy is needed to be framed to ensure the continued success of these courts and their positive effect upon other aspects of justice reform as well.

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Korean version of the notification policy on sexual offenders: Did it enhance public awareness of sexual crimes against minors?

Article Abstract:

The public notification policy of sexual offenders against minors in South Korea as compared to community notification programs in the US and the policy's impact on increasing the general public's awareness of sexual crimes is examined. The results drawn from a sample of 1,409 Koreans across the nation showed that the notification policy enhanced public awareness.

South Korea, Community notification laws, Child sexual abusers

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