This study examines the deterrent effect of formal sanctions on criminal behavior.

This report results from an investigation of the extent to which differential attrition form the research sample in the Channeling Demonstration might have led to biased estimates of program impact.

The principal finding of this report is that Channeling led to an increase in total costs for clients, including costs for medical and long-term care services and costs for shelter, food and other daily living expenses. The Basic Case Management Model appeared to increase these costs by about...