Abstract
This paper compares the different elements of crime statistics to substantiate that drug-related offenses appear to be increasing critically. The author points out that this is a dangerous trend in non-consensual arrests, which places people who have not committed violent crimes, such as murder, into prison population filled with dangerous offenders. The paper states that the policy off placing extremely harsh penalties for those people simply caught using the product is being implemented through the American government justice system.

From the Paper
"This study examines the nature of drug-related crimes that have been steadily on the rise within America. By understanding the lowered rate of violent or murder related crimes within the U.S. in the past 6 years, one can begin to understand that drugs are now a central problem in crime related incidents. In essence, the greatly lowered rates of murder and other related violent crimes makes a direct link to the problem of non-consensual or drug related crimes a rising problem of law enforcement in America today. The growing rate of drug related charges against individuals and crime syndicates reveals an alarming rate of arrests in the past five years."

Tags:drugs, crime, america

Abstract
In this article, the writer explains that many people who have never been involved with or exposed to illicit drug use or distribution, probably glamorize the term drug-related crime to mean the movie like violence that occurs under the auspices of organized crime, such as that seen in popular organized crime television shows and movies. The writer points out that the reality is that drug-related crime is not the stuff of fables and is often associated with issues that are anything but glamorous and are very damaging on both a social and personal level. The writer discusses that one of the most crucial issues about drug-related crime, that has been on the forefront of the minds of those in hard hit areas is now finally being realized as federal officials begin to acknowledge that drugs are no longer a regional matter. The writer notes that whereas previously the federal government, as a matter of policy was not interested in focusing on one drug, but on the whole of the drug problem, it is now looking for ways to create change in the new face of the drug war.

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"Drug incarcerations often include only the arrests and detentions that are directly associated with drug violations and do not take into consideration the many individuals who are arrested and incarcerated doing cursory work to obtain drugs, such as theft, identity crimes and those who are arrested committing violent acts against their domestic partners and or children in rages that are induced by drugs, or in some cases the physical lack there of. The reasons for victimization are many and include the crimes one commits to obtain the illicit substance but also the secondary association of the violent crimes often committed by those who are lacking the present ability to seek more drugs."
"The kinds of policy changes that might assist law enforcement and the community in its bid to reduce the effects of drug related crime on the community are many but in the following quote there are several far reaching policy changes that could help reduce the kinds of evasive crimes that are at the heart of the over-taxation of the communities where these crimes are committed, and they include a change in the way that alcohol as well as illicit drugs are dealt with in society."

Tags:methamphetamine, violence, organized, illicit, substance

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This paper examines drug related police corruption and efforts to prevent it. It focuses on the benefits of community policing in preventing and detecting drug related police corruption.

Abstract
This paper discusses an interview of a DEA agent and subsequent analyses, with particular reference to drug violence. The interview briefly touched upon violent themes, but the interviewee was given full latitude to discuss his job. In this analysis, the case is made that while the competitive aspect of the drug trade contributes to the violence surrounding the industry, perhaps the culture of violence in the Americas also plays a part.

From the Paper
"With his full permission, I interviewed a friend of mine who is an undercover DEA agent. He talked about how he has to "get into character" to play the role of a drug dealer or drug buyer. I asked him about other things he had to do while playing these roles. He mentioned that he has to..."

Tags:drug, violence, interview

Abstract
Examines these courts as effective managers of drug related punishment. Contends that drug courts are the most effective method of punishment for drug offenders. Origins of drug courts in Florida in 1989. Conceptual and clinical elements that make drug courts successful. Addiction. Historical problems with criminal justice mandated treatment.

From the Paper
"DRUG COURT AS EFFECTIVE MANAGERS OF DRUG-RELATED PUNISHMENT

The prototype for drug courts was developed in Dade County, Florida, in 1989. The drug court is a unique effort that uses the occasion of a drug-offence arrest as an intervention opportunity for drug offenders. Despite historical problems in criminal justice diversion and referral programs, the Dade County success rates have shown that these problems can be overcome through unique collaborative relationships, innovative treatment design, and the elimination of conventional gaps in the referral- treatment-monitoring ..."

Abstract
For several decades, drug use has shaped the American criminal justice system. Drug and drug related offenses are the most common crime in nearly every community. The paper shows that in order to handle this explosion of drug related cases, the court system has devised a drug case processing process.

Tags:drug, case, processing

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This paper explores the literature related to substance abuse treatment in the prison system in order to learn which programs are most effective in helping drug-addicted offenders achieve and sustain sobriety. It discusses how there are an increasing number of individuals serving time in jails and prisons for drug-related crimes and how the majority of these individuals have never received treatment for any form of substance abuse problems outside of the prison system. It examines the barriers to creating effective programs and how some model programs such as IMPACT in Chicago and the Delaware program, have incorporated the best understandings of effective drug treatment services for a prison population.

Outline
Abstract
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Significance of the Problem
Assumptions
Delimitations of the Study
Definition of Terms
Review of Related Literature
Introduction
Obstacles
Legal Problems
Referral and Screening
Some Specific Programs
The Therapeutic Community Model
Other Models
Meditation
Analysis Evaluation and Findings
Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations

From the Paper
"Yet another program is the Jail Substance Abuse Program (JSAP). In this program, developed by the Washington County Health Department in Hagerstown, MD, there is an in-jail program of six weeks in a 17-bed treatment unit. This is followed by an aftercare treatment component. Again, most JSAP referrals come from the court, up to 80 percent, with the other referrals primarily from jail medical departments, classification officers, or self-referral. Potential clients are screened with a questionnaire that looks at drug and alcohol history, prior treatment experience, and withdrawall symptoms. They receive a comprehensive assessment that may include the Addiction Severity Index, the MAST, or the Mortimer-Filkins Test. Admission to the program is based both on the screening document and the assessment. Inmates who have long jail sentences, are on psychotropic medication, or have a history of violence are denied admission."

Tags:substance, abuse, offenders, community, programs

Abstract
An examination of youth drug abuse and related criminal activity that makes a case for youth training centers as a more effective alternative to incarceration, to combat the growth of drug related crimes.

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"On an edition of NBC's Meet The Press former White House drug policy chief General Barry McCaffrey argued 'Our challenge right now is young people and crime; ..."

Tags:incarceration, rehabilitation, juveniles, law enforcement, criminal justice

Abstract
This paper explains that the Toronto drug treatment court (DTC), a diversion program, has been a response to a Canadian normative criminal justice system that does not approach the underlying problem of addiction. The author points out that diversion programs, such as DTCs, are ways to interrupt the continuum of incarceration now associated with offenses created by the drug culture. The paper relates that the conventional criminal justice system offers little or nothing to counteract addiction beyond a possible referral to a treatment center, which usually brings no results. The author underscored that the Toronto DTC has a 4% recidivism rate as compared to a 45% recidivism rate of persons charged with drug-related offenses who do not pursue treatment diversion. The paper states that the cost-benefit analysis underscores the savings to the taxpayer.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Toronto Drug Treatment Court
Suitable Offenders
Making an Honest Effort
The Rights of the Offender
Benefits
Challenges to Expanding Drug Diversion Programs
Concluding Remarks

From the Paper
"The Toronto Drug Treatment Court is located in the Old City Hall complex as is thought to be Canada's busiest court house, a place to be experienced for its many mainly poor Canadians to appear, its old fashioned premises and the main venue of the city's Aboriginal Diversion (Gladue) Court. On two visits to Drug Treatment Court, it was observed that the atmosphere is civil and collaborative. Judges spoke in a direct humane manner to offenders unlike what was observed in other criminal court settings. Support workers from agencies and volunteer groups, including former graduates of the Court, were present."

Tags:visit win-win judge circuit, five phase

Abstract
The paper discusses the Rockerfeller drug laws that force courts to impose heavy mandatory prison sentencing for those in possession of a small amount of drugs. The paper focuses on the flaws in these policies that include the high cost, high proportion of minorities incarcerated and failure in reducing drug-related crime. The paper examines how rehabilitation with regards to the Rockerfeller drug laws will work to address drug crimes, save money, address recidivism and target violence. The paper outlines the newly agreed upon Rockerfeller drug law reforms, that promise several promising programs and sentencing responses.

Outline:
Introduction
Goals of Sentencing and Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation Works To Address Drug Crimes
Promising Programs and Sentencing Responses

From the Paper
"The Rockerfeller Drug Laws, enacted in 1973, forces courts to impose heavy mandatory prison sentencing for those in possession of a small amount of drugs. The Drop the Rock Campaign [DTRC] (nd), an initiative of the Correctional Association of New York, reports that it costs $520 million dollars a year to keep the 12,000 (approximate) people incarcerated for minor-non-violent crimes due to the Rockerfeller Drug Laws. DTRC estimates that close to ninety percent of those incarcerated are minorities (Latino or African Americans) when it is known that those who sell and use drugs the most are White Americans."

Tags:sentencing, incarceration, recidivism, rehabilitation, treatment, programs