The Impact Evaluation of the Maryland Break the Cycle Initiative
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This evaluation examined the impact of the Break the Cycle (BTC) initiative in Maryland, aimed at reducing drug use and crime among probationers and parolees through intensive supervision and increased access to drug treatment. The study compared arrest rates in BTC counties to non-BTC counties using thorough statistical controls. Results revealed that BTC effectively lowered arrest rates for drug offenses among participants, particularly in counties that administered more drug tests.
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