Program Profile: Text Message Reminder Nudge for Defendants (Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, United Kingdom)

This is a text-messaging program designed to remind defendants about upcoming court dates.

Evidence Rating: Ineffective | One study

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This is a text-messaging program designed to remind defendants about upcoming court dates. The program is rated Ineffective. There were no statistically significant differences between treatment and control group defendants in attendance at their first scheduled court hearing and in the number of failure-to-appear warrants issued.

An Ineffective rating implies that implementing the program is unlikely to result in the intended outcome(s).

This program's rating is based on evidence that includes at least one high-quality randomized controlled trial.

Date Created: July 17, 2024
Program Snapshot

Age: 14 - 50

Gender: Male, Female

Geography: Suburban Urban Rural

Setting (Delivery): Other Community Setting, Courts

Program Type: Court Processing, Reminders/Notifications

Current Program Status: Active