A multidimensional assessment of Virginia's Alcohol Safety Action Program

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dc.contributor.authorAnderson, David Scotten
dc.contributor.committeechairGoodsell, Charles T.en
dc.contributor.committeememberHutchins, David E.en
dc.contributor.committeememberOstroth, D. Daviden
dc.contributor.committeememberRohr, John A.en
dc.contributor.committeememberWolfe, James F.en
dc.contributor.departmentPublic Administration and Public Affairsen
dc.date.accessioned2017-03-10T21:56:23Zen
dc.date.available2017-03-10T21:56:23Zen
dc.date.issued1983en
dc.description.abstractThe Alcohol Safety Action Program was introduced in the early 1970s as a comprehensive systems approach for reducing alcohol-related automobile crashes. This dissertation gathers evidence and insights helpful to planners, evaluators, policy-makers, and program implementors. Specifically, A.S.A.P. “Level II” effectiveness in reducing the recidivism rate among program participants was examined. A combination of quantitative and qualitative assessments of the program was performed to gain in-depth insight and to determine which program elements seem associated with its success or failure. Quantitative analysis emphasized A.S.A.P. and non-A.S.A.P. participant two-year recidivism rates. Participants from two Virginia localities in 1977-80 were examined. Independent variables commonly held by both types of participants are age, sex, court delay, and prior offense records. Variables unique to each program were also examined. Qualitative insights were gathered through interviews with current A.S.A.P. participants prior to and following program completion, past program participants, and course instructors. An approximate three-to-one difference in recidivism rate was found between A.S.A.P. and non-A.S.A.P. participants. Variables significantly related to recidivism were prior D.W.I. offenses, court delay, prior reckless driving offenses, and age. Differences based on location were also found. The interviews demonstrate basic satisfaction with the course. Participants cited the overall arrest experience as having the largest impact, with the course providing supportive information. The factor emerging to deter future behavior was the negative experience--the “hassle”--associated with the D.W.I. offense. Overall, it appears that the blend of the educational and punitive approaches makes the A.S.A.P. program more effective than the alternative approaches being used. Specific recommendations emerging from the research are of four general types: administrative mechanisms, laws and policies, the A.S.A.P. course, and evaluation.en
dc.description.degreePh. D.en
dc.format.extentxi, 295 leavesen
dc.format.mimetypeapplication/pdfen
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10919/76610en
dc.language.isoen_USen
dc.publisherVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State Universityen
dc.relation.isformatofOCLC# 10281947en
dc.rightsIn Copyrighten
dc.rights.urihttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/en
dc.subject.lccLD5655.V856 1983.A623en
dc.subject.lcshDrinking and traffic accidents -- Virginiaen
dc.subject.lcshTraffic safety -- Study and teaching -- Evaluationen
dc.subject.lcshTraffic safety -- Virginiaen
dc.titleA multidimensional assessment of Virginia's Alcohol Safety Action Programen
dc.typeDissertationen
dc.type.dcmitypeTexten
thesis.degree.disciplinePublic Administration and Public Affairsen
thesis.degree.grantorVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State Universityen
thesis.degree.leveldoctoralen
thesis.degree.namePh. D.en

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