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Drug Diversion Schemes Linked to Lower Reoffending Rates, New Research Finds

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New research examining more than 62,000 criminal incidents across 13 police forces in England found that police-led drug diversion schemes are associated with significantly lower reoffending rates than traditional prosecution for drug possession. Individuals who were referred to treatment or...