Abstract
The purpose of the current study was to examine whether the differences found between first-time and repeat rural DUI offenders were the same as those found previously in urban samples. A total of 118 rural DUI offenders were interviewed, approximately half (51.7%) of whom were repeat offenders. Although demographic and mental health characteristics were similar across the two groups, repeat offenders reported more extensive substance use and criminal histories. Results suggest that the pattern of differences between rural first-time and repeat DUI offenders may be different from the pattern found in prior urban-based studies. Treatment implications are discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 421-437 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| Journal | Journal of Offender Rehabilitation |
| Volume | 52 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Aug 2013 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This study was supported by grant R03AA015964 from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism; J. Matthew Webster, Principal Investigator; and by the staff and resources of the Center on Drug and Alcohol Research at the University of Kentucky. Opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not represent the position of the NIAAA.
Keywords
- DUI
- crime
- mental health
- recidivism
- rural
- substance use
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Rehabilitation
- Law
