Drug Courts Under the Microscope

Exploring Public Support Beyond Second Chances

Lincoln B. Sloas, PhD, associate professor and graduate program coordinator for the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, graduate student Vitalii Artemenko, and lead author, Sishi Wu from California State University, investigate public perspectives on drug courts in their article, " Public Support for Drugs Courts: Beyond a Second Chance," featured in Criminal Justice and Behavior. This study uncovers the complexities behind public endorsement of drug courts, moving beyond simple narratives of forgiveness and examining broader community attitudes.