Alternatives to Incarceration, Law Assignment Homework help

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(4b) Please discuss both scenarios. Now that you are familiar with probation and parole programming consider the following:

    • Alex Fallon was placed on probation one year ago for
      drug possession. Since his placement his adjustment has been less than
      stellar. He has had three positive urine screens. You have decided to
      place him in the drug courts. Define the drug court program and its
      efficiency. Be sure to conduct internet and library research to support
      your response.
    • Brian Horowitz was placed on parole after a 6 month
      prison sentence for drug possession. Due to his unusual behavior you
      decide to require a random urine screen, which proves positive for
      cocaine. You decide to place him into a stepped care approach program.
      Locate research on stepped care. Define the program, and discuss the
      effectiveness of stepped care.

Using what you know about drug courts and stepped care,
compare and contrast each program. Which do you feel is most effective
any why? Be sure to support your response with research.

Please add your references. No plagiarism