Like any other program introduced to deter crime, lower taxpayer costs, and reduce recidivism rates, there are mixed results. Technically, restorative justice is still in the experimental phase; It is not yet clear whether it will persist and become a norm, however, if it can help reduce costs and recidivism for the time being, it is worth it. Problem-solving courts Problem-solving courts are crime-specific courts that specialize in their area; often many different agencies become involved with offenders to support them throughout the process. These courts began in the 1990s to better rehabilitate offenders with specific needs who could not be efficiently supported within the regular justice system. The primary goal of the problem-solving court is to find an outcome that best suits the needs of the offender, the victim, and the community. Although problem-solving courts are still relatively new, they appear to have positive outcomes for everyone involved. There are approximately 1,272 specialized problem-solving courts in the United States; from drug courts to veterans courts, more and more justice systems are implementing these courts within their borders.