@article{ref1,
title="Local Implementation of Drug Policy and Access to Treatment Services for Juveniles",
journal="Crime and delinquency",
year="2004",
author="Terry-McElrath, Yvonne M. and McBride, Duane C.",
volume="50",
number="1",
pages="60-87",
abstract="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. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Crime and Delinquency, 2004. Copyright © 2004 by SAGE Publications)Drug TraffickingDrug PossessionJuvenile OffenderJuvenile Substance UseJuvenile CrimeOffender ArrestOffender ProsecutionOffender TreatmentJuvenile TreatmentOffender PunishmentFirst Time OffenderJuvenile Justice SystemCorrectional Decision Making04-04<p />",
language="",
issn="0011-1287",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}