Drug Policy

Drug courts successful for few who get in

December 8, 2009
It's been 20 years since the first drug court was established in Miami as an innovative way of getting nonviolent offenders out of the criminal justice system and into court-supervised drug rehabilitation programs. (Washington Post)

Drug courts successful for few who get in

Taking the High Ground

September 30, 2009
PSJ's David Rogers is quoted by the Portland Mercury in this feature article about Drug Policy Alliance Executive Director Ethan Nadelmann's recent visit to Portland.

Violent crime in Oregon takes nation's biggest drop; decrease in meth production may be key

September 16, 2009
At least one factor in the precipitous decline in Oregon's crime rate - both violent and property crimes - appears to be based on the state's aggressive attack on methamphetamine production. (The Oregonian)

Violent crime in Oregon takes nation's biggest drop; decrease in meth production may be key

Do Early-Release Programs Raise the Crime Rate?

September 14, 2009
Americans indulged in an enormous criminal-justice spending spree during the past 25 years, locking up more and more offenders (particularly for drug-related crimes) for longer and longer sentences. Total spending on incarceration rose from $39 per U.S. resident in 1982 to $210 per resident. (Time)

Do Early-Release Programs Raise the Crime Rate?

A Public Health Approach to Drug Policy

September 3, 2009
PSJ Prison Program Director Caylor Roling examines what a public health approach to drug policy might look like.

 

States Seek Less Costly Substitutes For Prison

July 15, 2009
Cash-strapped states are increasingly turning to alternative sentencing methods and to streamlined probation and parole as a way to keep low-level offenders out of prison and in their communities.

Treatment, Parole Are Gaining Favor

Cautious Optimism about New Drug Czar

June 15, 2009
In February, the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) expressed their cautious optimism about President Obama’s selection of Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske to be the country’s new drug czar.

In February, the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) expressed their cautious optimism about President Obama’s selection of Seattle Police Chief Gi

Legislators Create Omnibus Criminal Justice Bill

June 11, 2009
Last week, two different bills were stuffed with criminal justice reform amendments in the Senate Judiciary Committee to create $78 million in savings through reduced need for prison spending.

Last week, two different bills were stuffed with criminal justice reform amendments in the Senate Judiciary Committee to create $78 million in savings through reduced need for prison spending.

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