Abstract

This study assessed Drug Court employees’ readiness and perceived commitment to peer worker integration. Results demonstrated readiness for change is a precursor of commitment to peer worker integration, and appropriateness and personal benefit are key readiness factors when assessing Drug Court employees’ commitment to peer worker integration. Additionally, the mindset of desire or obligation drives employees’ commitment to change and provides an opportunity to cultivate employees’ behavioral support for peer worker integration. Results suggest that Drug Courts establish initial and ongoing training for staff that focuses on the peer worker’s purpose while also ensuring a strategic communication plan on the role and function of the peer worker. Further, Drug Courts can consider focusing on formally incorporating peer workers into the policies and procedures of Drug Courts and establishing an evaluative process that includes peer workers in terms of Drug Court outcome measures.

摘要

这项研究评估了毒品法庭员工的准备情况以及对同事融合的认知承诺。结果表明，变革的准备程度是对同事融合的承诺的先决条件，而在评估毒品法庭员工对同事融合的承诺时，适当性和个人利益是关键的准备因素。此外，愿望或义务的心态会促使员工致力于变革，并提供机会培养员工对同事融合的行为支持。结果表明，毒品法庭为工作人员建立了初步和持续的培训，重点关注同行工作者的目的，同时确保制定关于同行工作者的角色和职能的战略沟通计划。更远，