South Dakota's 24/7 Sobriety Project
Problems addressed
Violence against women
Recidivism
Driving under the influence of substances
Violence related to alcohol and/or drugs
Effectiveness

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Promising

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Life periods served
Adults (18 to 59 years)
Where the program was applied
Community (streets or community centers)
Country of application
United States
Description

This is a program aimed at intensively monitoring drivers with a history of conviction for crimes associated with drinking and driving. The objective is to reduce recidivism and encourage abstinence.
The following intensive tests are applied, among others:
1) Breathalyzer tests, twice a day;
2) Anklets that monitor alcohol consumption;
3) Ignition interlock devices;
4) Urine testing.
Failure to comply with the tests or substance-impaired results may result in an arrest warrant or revocation of probation.

Impact evaluations

An impact evaluation showed that the program led to a significant reduction in recidivism into drunk driving and domestic violence arrests, but had no effect on the number of arrests for first-time drunk driving or traffic crashes [1].

Bibliographic reference

[1] Kilmer, B., Nicosia, N., Heaton, P. & Midgette, G. (2013). Efficacy of frequent monitoring with swift, certain, and modest sanctions for violations: Insights from South Dakota's 24/7 Sobriety Project. American Journal of Public Health, 103(1), e37-43. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2012.300989

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