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Drug courts - a rare success story in the criminal justice system - are generally credited with reducing recidivism and providing a lower-cost alternative to incarceration. They have also spawned the development of other specialty courts. The authors of this book provide a comprehensive analysis of just how drug courts work, systematically examining the model and exploring its broader significance.

The third edition of this thought-provoking text addresses the following questions about crime:
* Who are the offenders and victims?
* What are the major motivators of crime?
* Are most offenders specialists or generalists?
* Are most offenders planners or opportunists?
* What are their criminal histories?
* How often are co-offenders involved?
* What are the common features of dangerous places, times, and situational dynamics?
* How effective are current crime prevention strategies?
Crime Profiles provides a descriptive summary of seven major forms of...