Specialized Substance Abuse Supervision (SSAS) Versus Non-SSAS Recidivism Rates Among Nebraska Felony Drug Offenders
SSAS
Comparing Recidivism Rates of Felony Drug Offenders in Nebraska Who Were Sentenced to, and/or Participated in, Specialized Substance Abuse Supervision (SSAS) to Those Without SSAS
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Brief Summary
This social science study hypothesizes that convicted felony drug offenders in Nebraska who participated in Specialized Substance Abuse Supervision (SSAS) as part of their probation or parole showed significantly better outcomes (specifically, less recidivism) at six months post-entrance to SSAS compared to those who did not participate in SSAS.
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Started Mar 2008
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
March 5, 2008
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
May 6, 2008
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
June 4, 2008
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
July 6, 2008
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
August 20, 2008
CompletedSeptember 25, 2023
September 1, 2023
4 months
May 6, 2008
September 21, 2023
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Recidivism
Proportion of individuals who re-offend during the six months following sentencing
6 months
Secondary Outcomes (4)
Probation Violation
6 months
Probation violation with incarceration
6 months
Positive drug screens
6 months
Employed
6 months
Interventions
Six months participation in SSAS which may include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in groups; use of incentives, positive reinforcement, and/or motivational interviewing.
Eligibility Criteria
Probationers and parolees who participated in SSAS starting anytime between March 1, 2006 and February 28, 2007 at any of the five participating SSAS sites in Nebraska, plus matched sets of probationers and parolees who did not participated in SSAS at any of the probation/parole sites in the state of Nebraska.
You may qualify if:
- convicted felony drug offender
- sentenced in Nebraska
- probationer or parolee
- entered probation or parole or SSAS between March 1, 2006 and February 28, 2007
You may not qualify if:
- convicted felony drug offender sentenced in Nebraska starting probation or parole between March 1, 2006 and February 28, 2007 who does not match SSAS probationers/parolees in terms of age, demographics, urban v. rural residence, and/or class of felony drug offense.
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, Nebraska, 68198, United States
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Kathleen M Grant, MD
University of Nebraska
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- CASE CONTROL
- Time Perspective
- RETROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
May 6, 2008
First Posted
June 4, 2008
Study Start
March 5, 2008
Primary Completion
July 6, 2008
Study Completion
August 20, 2008
Last Updated
September 25, 2023
Record last verified: 2023-09