Addressing crime and drug use through community based interventions | Deborah Koetzle | TEDxOneonta

Historically, the United States has taken a punitive approach towards treating drug offenders. Yet, the evidence is clear that punishment alone does not change behavior. Deborah highlights the research on what does (and doesn’t) work for changing behavior among justice-involved drug users. Her research centers around correctional rehabilitation with a focus on identifying effective interventions for offenders, problem-solving courts, risk/need assessment, and cross-cultural comparisons of prison-based programs and practices. Current projects include evaluating a specialized probation unit for the supervision of 16-24 year-olds, examining access to medically assisted treatment for criminal justice involved individuals, and providing assistance aimed at reducing prison crowding in El Salvador. She has served as a consultant to local, state, and federal agencies on the topic of assessment, treatment, and program fidelity within both institutional and community-based programs, and helped to develop the National Association of Drug Court Professionals’ Adult Drug Court Best Practice Standards. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx