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Peer reviewedDickinson, Katherine P. – Journal of Human Resources, 1981
The impact of Supported Work on former drug addicts' employment, crime, and drug use is examined. The program was found to increase the earnings of some addicts and reduce ex-addicts' crime rates, but did not affect their recidivism to drugs. (CT)
Descriptors: Behavior Theories, Crime, Drug Addiction, Employment Patterns
Peer reviewedDanziger, Sandra K. – Journal of Human Resources, 1981
This paper reports a qualitative study of what difference it makes to the participants to have completed the Supported Work program. For the majority, Supported Work brought steadier jobs, higher wages and fringe benefits, increased self-confidence, and independence. (Author/CT)
Descriptors: Data Collection, Economic Development, Employment Patterns, Females
