Analítico de Periódico
TERRY-MCELRATH, Yvonne M.
Local implementation of drug policy and access to treatment services for juveniles / Yvonne M. Terry-McElrath; Duane C. McBride
Crime & Delinquency, London, V.50, n.1 (January 2004), p. 60-87
Published in cooperation with the National Council on Crime and Delinquency
ESTUPEFACIENTE, JOVENS, TRATAMENTO DE TOXICODEPENDENTES
Although there is a vigorous national debate regarding effective drug policy, such policies are implemented at the local level. Using a national sample of prosecutors, we examine reported typical processing for first-time juvenile marijuana, cocaine, or crack possession/sales offenders. The relationship between drug offense charge and adjudication outcomes providing treatment versus a deterrence/punitive approach is explored. Findings indicate that marijuana offenses and possession offenses generally are more likely to result in access to treatment services for juveniles whereas cocaine/crack offenses and sales offenses generally are more likely to result in the application of punitive penalties such as transfer to criminal court.