Attrition in drug court research: Examining participant characteristics and recommendations for follow-up

• Published in: Journal of forensic social work Vol. 3; no. 1; p. 56
• Main Authors: Mendoza, Natasha S, Linley, Jessica V, Nochajski, Thomas H, Farrell, Mark G
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States University of Oklahoma Libraries 01.01.2013
• Subjects: trauma; forensic social work; Drug court; problem-solving court; attrition research

Drug court research is often challenged by study attrition. In this study, researchers attempted to predict study completion using variables traditionally associated with treatment attrition. Findings showed that participants who reported a need for additional help to resolve legal problems and who...