Scottish Drugs Forum
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24 June
Presentations are downloadable below.
A range of criminal justice initiatives including drug courts, drug treatment and testing orders (DTTOs), transitional care, arrest referral schemes and alternative to custody projects have been introduced in a bid to reduce offending and re-offending among drug users.
"Where are we now...? - Drugs and Criminal Justice in Scotland" discussed progress to date and debate whether these new initiatives have improved responses to drug use in Scotland.
Where are we now? An overview- Chris White, Drugs Co-ordinator, Tayside Police
Arrest Referral Schemes - The Story So Far... - Andrew Horne, Operational Manager, Turning Point (Scotland)
Court Disposals and Drug Courts - Sheriff Brian G. Donald, Fife Drug Court (not available)
Early interventions: working with young people - Janice Munro, Team Leader, Fife Youth Drug Team
Developing Alternatives for Women - Sophia Young, Service Manager, 218 Project, Glasgow
Addictions Developments with the Scottish Prison Service - Karen Norrie, Addictions Advisor, Addictions Team, SPS
Transitional Care - The Story So Far... Anne D'Mello, Director, Cranstoun Drug Services, Scotland