National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse. (2010) Breaking the link: the role of drug treatment in tackling crime. London: National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse.
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It is well known that effective drug treatment can have a positive impact on reducing drug related crime. Here, the link between drug and crime is examined and the evidence supporting the effectiveness of prison based drug treatment is summarised. Although some of the data is historical, the key points remain relevant.
J Health care, prevention, harm reduction and treatment > Health care programme, service or facility > Prison-based health service
MM-MO Crime and law > Crime > Substance related crime
MM-MO Crime and law > Crime deterrence
MM-MO Crime and law > Justice system
MM-MO Crime and law > Justice system > Correctional system and facility > Prison
T Demographic characteristics > Person in prison (prisoner)
VA Geographic area > Europe > United Kingdom
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