@article{ref1,
title="Multisubstance-using probationers and the odds of arrest while in the community",
journal="International journal of offender therapy and comparative criminology",
year="2019",
author="Medina, Justin C. and Zettler, Haley R.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="Failed drug tests commonly lead to technical violations and revocation hearings for probationers. The current study extends these observations by examining whether multisubstance-using probationers also have increased odds of arrest in the community. This is important as multisubstance-using probationers may present unique public safety challenges to community corrections agencies and require intensive treatment resources and additional monitoring. Using data from a county-level probation cohort (<i>N</i> = 2,257) from 2009 to 2010, a series of logistic regression analyses estimated the effects of multisubstance use on the odds of being arrested for a new offense while in the community. The findings revealed that multisubstance use and the frequency of multisubstance use increased the odds of arrest while on probation when compared with single-substance users. We discuss how agencies may best supervise multisubstance-using probationers and suggest directions for further examination.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0306-624X",
doi="10.1177/0306624X19895975",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0306624X19895975"
}