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Drugs and Law Enforcement (#287 in Issues In Society Series)

Justin Healey (Ed)

Paperback 2009-01-01

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Illicit drug use in Australia is a significant justice, health and social welfare issue. Its consequences include crime, addiction, overdoses, death, the tragic effects of drug abuse on people's health and wellbeing, and financial and emotional costs to the community. Is the 'war on drugs' working? The possession, supply and trafficking of illicit drugs is a multi-billion dollar industry. What is the extent and impact of drug-related crime, and what is the role of police, the courts and the penal system in stemming the rising tide of drug use? Prohibition versus decriminalisation, 'zero tolerance' versus harm minimisation ... what are the arguments? This book explores the links between drugs and crime, the drug law reform debate, and drug-related crime prevention initiatives.

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Publisher Description

Illicit drug use in Australia is a significant justice, health and social welfare issue. Its consequences include crime, addiction, overdoses, death, the tragic effects of drug abuse on people's health and wellbeing, and financial and emotional costs to the community. Is the 'war on drugs' working? The possession, supply and trafficking of illicit drugs is a multi-billion dollar industry. What is the extent and impact of drug-related crime, and what is the role of police, the courts and the penal system in stemming the rising tide of drug use? Prohibition versus decriminalisation, 'zero tolerance' versus harm minimisation ... what are the arguments? This book explores the links between drugs and crime, the drug law reform debate, and drug-related crime prevention initiatives.

Koorong Code310779
ISBN1920801979
EAN9781920801977
Pages48
DepartmentAcademic
CategoryChristian Worldview
Sub-CategorySocial Issues
PublisherSpinney Press
Publication DateJan 2009
Dimensions0 x 210 x 297mm
Weight0.250kg