DETERMINE REASONS FOR REPEAT DRINKING AND DRIVING. FINAL REPORT

This document summarizes the results of a study about why some individuals repeatedly drive while under the influence or intoxicated, even after being convicted of DWI and after experiencing sanctions. Qualified interviewers (trained counselors and probation officers in the substance abuse field) asked repeat offenders directly about their life experiences with the legal and adjudication process, as well as about their personal backgrounds. One hundred and eight-two interviews were conducted at three project sites (Phoenix, Arizona; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and the 18th Judicial District in Colorado) between February and October 1995. All of the taped interviews were reviewed in an attempt to identify reasons for repeating the behavior, countermeasures or sanctions experienced, and perceptions about those measures, and to learn about any suggestions repeat offenders might have for discouraging or stopping DWI. Promising countermeasures and sanctions are discussed.

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Mid-America Research Institute, Incorporated

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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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Washington, DC United States 20590
Authors:
- Wiliszowski, C
- Murphy, P
- Jones, R
- LACEY, J
Publication Date: 1996-5

Language

English

Media Info

Features: Appendices; Tables;
Pagination: 54 p.

Subject/Index Terms

TRT Terms: Behavior; Countermeasures; Drunk driving; Interviewing; Psychology; Repeat offenders; Research; Sanctions
Old TRIS Terms: Behavioral research
Subject Areas: Highways; Law; Research; Safety and Human Factors; I83: Accidents and the Human Factor;

Filing Info

Accession Number: 00725636
Record Type: Publication
Report/Paper Numbers: HS-808 401
Contract Numbers: DTNH22-94-C-05064
Files: HSL, NTL, TRIS, USDOT
Created Date: Sep 23 1996 12:00AM