Effectiveness of the DUI Court Term Pa

is a globally acknowledged problem. Despite the efforts made by many countries to curb it, the scourge has persisted. In the U.S., alcohol impairment contributed to 31% of the that were reported in 2010 (Rosenblatt et al., 2012). This aspect makes it one of the leading causes of in the country. To make matters worse, the problem of drunken driving mostly affects the youth, who form the biggest portion of the U.S. population. The grave nature of this problem is the reason behind the numerous measures that have been taken to combat it. Unfortunately, like in other countries across the world, the measures yielded insignificant results for a long time. The emergence of the DWI courts, therefore, came as a relief to the U.S. These courts are based on the drug-court model. They operate a that assists offenders to overcome an alcohol addiction, which is the main cause of drunken driving (Wallace, 2011). Although the existing evidence seems to suggest that these courts make a difference, the magnitude of this difference remains a point of contention. This paper explores the rise of these courts, examines their effectiveness, and that can improve their efficacy in the state of Missouri.