What Really Happens in Vegas?: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluation of Nevada's First Day Reporting Center

Linsey A. Belisle; Matthew P. West; William H. Sousa

doi:10.1177/00328855221095532

What Really Happens in Vegas? Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluation of Nevada's First Day Reporting Center

Linsey A. Belisle, Matthew P. West, William H. Sousa

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Abstract

The current study is one of few to utilize a randomized controlled trial design to evaluate the effects of a Day Reporting Center (DRC). Individuals on community supervision were randomly assigned to the DRC group or the control group. Path models examined the direct and indirect effects of DRC participation on social outcomes, revocations, and violations. Findings suggest that DRCs might effectively achieve their goals, at least in the short term and for some types of individuals. While these findings suggest that DRCs can be effective, more research is needed before definitive policy implications can be made.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	304-324
Number of pages	21
Journal	Prison Journal
Volume	102
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/00328855221095532
State	Published - Jun 2022

Keywords

community corrections
community supervision
day reporting centers
intermediate sanctions
probation and parole

EGS Disciplines

Criminology and Criminal Justice

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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