In the not too distant past I have conducted research on the effectiveness of tobacco and alcohol resistance programs. In that research I evaluated the effectiveness of the Rural Prevention Coalition, a cooperative effort between two inter-state counties. I have also evaluated alcohol treatment programs, pregnancy prevention programs, alternative criminal sentencing strategies. If you are interested in program evaluation research please contact me (zollweg.will@uwlax.edu).
 
 

In 1993 the Department of Transportation and the Department of Health and Human Services contracted me to research the increasing number of repeat drunk drivers in the State of Wisconsin. The research took two years to complete and is the topic of some debate regarding our current strategies for decreasing the number of repeaters on the road. If you are interested in the topic of drunk driving please contact me (zollweg.will@uwlax.edu).
 
 

Program Evaluation is a major part of my research interests, and in 2001 I am conducting seven major program assessments.  Many of the program evaluations involve various criminal justice programs where the intent is to alter the behavior of those who have been convicted of a crime.  Much of our societal resources and community safety are jeapordized by criminal behavior and today more and more interest is being placed on alternatives to incarceration.  The interest in alternative programs is very good, since the prison system does not seem to alter the behavior of most offenders, but the alternative programs need to be evaluated to insure the effectiveness and outcome of the method.  If you need a program evaluated or would like more information on program evaluation, please contact me (zollweg.will@uwlax.edu).