Drug Court

Diversion a Must for Justice and Economy

Katy Welter | Posted 07.12.2011

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Katy Welter

Imagine a program that saves Cook County at least $20 million per year while reducing crime, incarceration, and unemployment. This is no fantasy -- it's called diversion court.

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Drug Courts: You'd Think They Would Work

Stanton Peele | Posted 11.17.2011

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Stanton Peele

The drug court follows the medical model of addiction, which is American to its core, and which actually produces worse results than allowing courts to follow their usual rough brands of justice.

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Sentencing Kids to "Life or Meth"

Don McNay | Posted 05.25.2011

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Don McNay

"People don't you understand, the child needs a helping hand." - Elvis Presley. I walked by a car in a parking lot that had a sticker on it that...

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Breaking Our Addiction to Prison

Gen. Barry McCaffrey | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Drug Addiction, Biden Crime Bill, Drug Court, Criminal Justice System, Prison, Dennis Challeen, Incarceration Rates, Samhsa, Substance Abuse, Drug Crime, Video, Politics News
Gen. Barry McCaffrey

It has been proven beyond a reasonable doubt that Drug Courts work. Drug Courts significantly reduce drug abuse and crime and do so at less expense than any other justice strategy.

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The Not-So-Hidden Costs of Preemie Births to Addict Moms

Ramon Resa, MD | Posted 11.17.2011

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Ramon Resa, MD

Shouldn't we do everything to save a child, no matter the risk or the cost?

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Ryan Grim

Trey Anastasio, Phish Frontman, Tells Addiction Story On Capitol Hill, Lobbies For Drug Courts

HuffingtonPost.com | Ryan Grim | Posted 05.25.2011

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Phish's floppy-haired frontman is sporting a sharp, navy blue suit, which can only mean one of two things. And he isn't in a courtroom, so he must be ...

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Warring Philosophies Regarding Drug Treatment: To Jail or Not Jail for Relapse

Tony Newman | Posted 11.17.2011

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Tony Newman

Let's help drug addicts where they're at and not let perfection be the enemy of good. Let's make sure that we offer compassion and empowerment, not judgment and a jail cell.

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