"Your Past Is Not Your Potential"
As an alternative to traditional punishment, the Richmond
Adult Drug Treatment Court (RADTC) provides significant benefits to the
community.
|
|
Drug Court |
Jail/Prison |
| Employed |
Yes |
No |
| Pay Taxes |
Yes |
No |
| Pay Child Support |
Yes |
No |
| Pay Court Costs/Fines |
Yes |
No |
Recidivism Rates
The Richmond Adult Drug Treatment Court is highly effective
in reducing drug use and recidivism.
Misdemeanor Conviction After Graduation
| RADTC |
All Virginia Adult
Drug Courts |
| 2.1% |
10.1% |
| National Drug
Courts |
Probation or
Jail/Prison/Probation |
| 5-19% |
50% |
Felony Conviction After Graduation
| RADTC |
All Virginia
Adult
Drug Courts |
| 4.2% |
5.9% |
| National Drug
Courts |
Probation or
Jail/Prison/Probation |
| 5-19% |
50% |
The national recidivism rates for drug court graduates, and the statewide
recidivism rates for Virginia offenders on probation (or on probation after
incarceration), include all crimes misdemeanors and felonies.
Retention Rate (Percentage Completing Treatment)
| RADTC |
All Virginia
Adult
Drug Courts |
| 84.1% |
62.77% |
| National Drug
Courts |
Probation or
Jail/Prison/Probation |
| 60-70% |
10-30% |
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