The following resources are a sample of available topical materials released in recent years. See the Publications section of our site for additional resources.
Drug Court Review
Bureau of Justice Assistance-Sponsored, Various Dates
Drug Courts
Bureau of Justice Assistance, National Institute of Justice, and Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, November 2020
In Focus: Drug Courts
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, April 2020
Problem-Solving Courts: Fighting Crime by Treating the Offender
National Institute of Justice, September 2019
The Evolving Role of the Prosecutor in Juvenile Drug Treatment Courts: Advice From the Field
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention-Sponsored, June 2019
Practical Tips to Help Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Teams Implement JDTC Guidelines
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention-Sponsored, June 2019
Juvenile Drug Treatment Court (JDTC) Guidelines Cross-Site Evaluation Plan
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention-Sponsored, March 2019
Just Science Podcast, Episode 42: Drugs – Just Drug Courts
National Institute of Justice-Sponsored, May 2018
A Guide to the Guidelines: Practical Tips for Juvenile Drug Treatment Courts to Implement
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention-Sponsored, June 2017
Engage, Involve, Empower: Family Engagement in Juvenile Drug Treatment Courts
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention-Sponsored, February 2017
Long Term Effects of Drug Court Participation Evidence From a 15 Year Follow up of a Randomized Controlled Trial
National Institute of Justice-Sponsored, January 2017
Transitioning to a Family Centered Approach: Best Practices and Lessons Learned from Three Adult Drug Courts
National Drug Court Institute, 2017
Juvenile Drug Courts: Policy and Practice Scan
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention-Sponsored, December 2016
Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Guidelines
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, December 2016
Tips for Transferring Probation Practices to Drug Court Programs to Enhance Participant and Program Outcomes
Bureau of Justice Assistance-Sponsored, December 2016
Developing Juvenile Drug Court Practices on Process Standards: A Systematic Review and Qualitative Synthesis
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention-Sponsored, November 2016
Meta-Analysis of Research on the Effectiveness of Juvenile Drug Courts
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention-Sponsored, November 2016
Model Programs Guide Literature Review: Family Drug Courts
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention-Sponsored, November 2016
OJJDP Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Guidelines Project: Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Listening Sessions
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention-Sponsored, November 2016
Systematic Review of Factors That Impact Implementation Quality of Child Welfare, Public Health, and Education Programs for Adolescents: Implications for Juvenile Drug Treatment Courts
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention-Sponsored, November 2016
The Unique Role of the Judge in Juvenile Drug Treatment Courts: Advice from the Field
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention-Sponsored, November 2016
Veterans Treatment Courts: 2015 Survey Results
Bureau of Justice Assistance-Sponsored, November 2016
Census of Problem-Solving Courts, 2012
Bureau of Justice Statistics, September 2016
Additional Resources
National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) Virtual Library
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