2012-05-10T18:02:59Z Copyright (c) 2012, The RAND Corporation RAND Corporation http://www.rand.org/about/people/m/morral_andrew_r.html http://www.rand.org/commentary/2007/05/27/RPE.html 2007-05-27T18:29:00Z 2007-05-27T18:29:00Z

Focus on the Worst Ex-Cons and Boost Community-Based Rehab in Riverside Press-Enterprise

http://www.rand.org/pubs/occasional_papers/OP281.html 2009-11-30T10:34:00Z 2009-11-30T10:34:00Z

Deterrence -- a central feature of counterterrorism security systems -- is not well understood or measured. This paper offers a framework for understanding how security affects terrorist planning and for measuring these systems' deterrent value.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG717.html 2008-06-01T11:01:00Z 2008-06-01T11:01:00Z

In January 2007, New York City Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly asked the RAND Corporation to examine his department's firearm training and firearm-discharge review. This monograph reports the authors' observations, findings, and recommendations.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG388.html 2005-10-12T15:11:00Z 2005-10-12T15:11:00Z

This monograph provides a practical definition of terrorism risk, presents a method of estimating it, and demonstrates a framework for evaluating this method. Results support conclusions on how to improve risk-based resource allocation.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20060514.html 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

Acculturation may be a risk factor for repeat DUI convictions.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9359.html 2008-06-03T09:42:00Z 2008-06-03T09:42:00Z

This research brief summarizes the results of an assessment of the NYPD's firearm training and firearm-discharge review process, including a review of reflexive shootings, officers involved in shootings, and less-than-lethal force options.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/reprints/RP1164.html 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

Causal effect modeling with naturalistic rather than experimental data is challenging. In observational studies participants in different treatment conditions may also differ on pretreatment characteristics that influence outcomes. Propensity score m...

http://www.rand.org/pubs/reprints/RP1279.html 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

Interviews with those convicted of diving under the influence show that significant protective effects are associated with the beliefs that driving after drinking is immoral and that random police sobriety checks are a good idea.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/reprints/RP869.html 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Hardcore Drug Users Claim to be Occasional Users: Drug Use Frequency Underreporting

http://www.rand.org/pubs/reprints/RP1316.html 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

Finds that among a sample of Hispanic drivers in California with repeat driving under the influence (DUI) offenses, the less-acculturated members were more likely to report a repeat DUI conviction at two-year follow-up than more-acculturated ones.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/reprints/RP960.html 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

Drug Courts: A Conceptual Framework

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20100143.html 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

Youth who think they are likely to get HIV are at greater risk for later substance abuse problems and risky sexual behaviors, but this perception doesn't cause them to reduce their substance use and change their behavior.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20100103.html 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

Setting intermediate criteria between the present behavior and total abstinence can improve outcomes for hard to treat smokers.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP201000138.html 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

This study found that abstinence from all substance use for 12 months among a sample of 13-17 year olds was associated with positive long-term educational and economic outcomes relative to use of any substance.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/occasional_papers/OP328.html 2011-03-18T11:45:00Z 2011-03-18T11:45:00Z

Compelling methods for estimating the total flow of illicit U.S. border crossings do not yet exist. This paper describes four innovative and promising approaches to estimating the total flow of illicit border crossings between ports of entry.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20080926.html 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

Participants in longitudinal studies on the effects of drug treatment and criminal justice system interventions are at high risk for institutionalization. Use of principal stratification to control for institutionalization at follow-up is evaluated.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20080401.html 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

Inconsistencies in adolescent reporting of recent substance use are associated with program assignment and factors that influence treatment outcomes, including age at first use, living situation, race/ethnicity, and mental distress.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20080106.html 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

Over the past two decades, studies have provided evidence for the strong link between substance use (SU) and delinquency among adolescents.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20071206.html 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z

Substance abuse treatment programs often do not target smoking, despite its long-term health risks

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20010034.html 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

Feedback and positive reinforcement could be used to improve technology transfer of behavioral interventions into community clinic settings.