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Abstract: 

The Wisconsin Sentencing Commission held a series of focus groups with state judges in February and March 2005 to determine their likely use of and concerns about proposed substance abuse programs. The judges, from three different geographic regions, were supportive of the programs if the programs warranted their confidence in their effectiveness for offenders and for public safety. Connelly discusses the findings of these focus groups, including the idea that meaningful and effective substance abuse treatment programs would be well received in the state.

Keywords: substance abuse; focus group

Affiliations:  1: Wisconsin Sentencing Commission.