Adult Drug Court Program Logic Model

A logic model can help drug court teams clarify how, in the context of their target population and environment, resources should support program activities and intended outcomes.

The logic model has six components:

1. Inputs — financial, staff, equipment and other resources invested to support the program.
2. Activities — structured services intended to deliver what is necessary to achieve objectives.
3. Outputs — observable and measurable events resulting from program implementation.
4. Short-term outcomes — immediate changes realized especially during program participation.
5. Long-term outcomes — changes realized after program participation.
6. External factors — conditions outside the program that affect implementation and outcomes.

Components

1. Inputs
   • Probation
   • Community
   • Public resources
   • Courthouse
   • Treatment
   • Jail
   • Grant funds
   • Technical assistance
2. Activities
   • Risk/needs assessment
   • Judicial interaction
   • Alcohol and other drug monitoring (including testing)
   • Community supervision
   • Graduated sanctions/incentives (including jail)
   • Alcohol and other drug treatment services
   • Ancillary services
3. Outputs
   • Program intake screen
   • Program admission
   • Court appearances
   • Treatment admission
   • Alcohol and other drug tests
   • Probation contacts
   • Classes attended
   • Services accessed
   • Jail stays
4. Short-term outcomes
   • Recidivism in-program
   • Alcohol and other drug use in-program
   • Supervision violation
   • Program violation
   • Treatment retention
   • Skills development
   • Service needs met
   • Criminal thinking
5. Long-term outcomes
   • Recidivism post-program
   • Alcohol and other drug relapse post-program
   • Program graduation/termination
   • Probation revocation/successful termination
   • Jail/prison imposed
   • Employment/education/housing/health
6. External factors
   • Community (including Tribal Council)
   • Legal/penal code
   • Courthouse
   • Defendant

Read about the Drug Court Performance Measures and Program Evaluation.