Drug Policy and the Enhancement of Access to Treatment

1996 ◽  
pp. 155-174
Author(s):  
Joseph V. Brady
2004 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yvonne M. Terry-McElrath ◽  
Duane C. McBride

Although there is a vigorous national debate regarding effective drug policy, such policies are implemented at the local level. Using a national sample of prosecutors, we examine reported typical processing for first-time juvenile marijuana, cocaine, or crack possession/sales offenders. The relationship between drug offense charge and adjudication outcomes providing treatment versus a deterrence/punitive approach is explored. Findings indicate that marijuana offenses and possession offenses generally are more likely to result in access to treatment services for juveniles whereas cocaine/crack offenses and sales offenses generally are more likely to result in the application of punitive penalties such as transfer to criminal court.


1988 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emst C. Buning ◽  
◽  
Giel H.A. van Brussel ◽  
Gerrit van Santen
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