Drugs and law enforcement

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Title:

Author:

Healey, Justin.

ISBN:

9781920801977

Publication Information:

Thirroul, N.S.W. : Spinney Press, c2009.

Physical Description:

44 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.

Series:

@Issues in society ; v. 287

Issues in society (Balmain, N.S.W.) ; v. 287.

Abstract:

"Illegal drug use in Australia is a significant justice, health and social welfare issue crime, death, overdoses, the tragic effects of drug abuse on peoples health and wellbeing, the 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 existing drug laws, the debate over drug law reform proposals, and drug-related crime prevention initiatives"--Provided by publisher.

Reading Level:

For secondary school age.

Subject Term:

Drug abuse and crime -- Australia.

Drugs -- Law and legislation -- Australia.

Drug control -- Australia.

Law enforcement -- Australia.

Added Author:

Healey, Justin.

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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.