Which of the Following Statements Is True of Drug Courts

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of drug courts?

• A) The aims of drug courts are much more punitive than the aims of other types of courts.
• B) Drug courts are less cost-effective compared to probation and/or incarceration.
• C) The aims of drug courts are nonadversarial and more healing and restorative in nature than the aims of other types of courts.
• D) Drug courts award punishments that are more severe than punishments awarded during incarceration.

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