This is a report from the Vera Institute of Justice that serves as a resource for jurisdictions seeking to rethink how they respond to drug use. It describes a range of approaches that exist at the intersection of health and criminal justice, highlights several innovative programs, and provides recommendations for shifting practice and drug policy.
Resource Type
Peer-reviewed Articles and Reports
Continuum of Care
Harm Reduction
Response Approach
Diversion
Educational
Housing, Education, and Employment
Overdose prevention
Safe Injection Site
Syringe service program / Needle exchange