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Reducing Drug-Related Crime

Publication Date

18 September 2025

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ISSUP Event

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Reduce Drug Related Crime

Drug-related crime remains a major challenge for many countries, including Indonesia. The concept of reducing drug-related crime refers to efforts aimed at lowering crime rates that are directly or indirectly triggered by the abuse and trafficking of narcotics. This approach not only emphasizes law enforcement against drug dealers and criminal syndicates, but also includes preventive strategies, user rehabilitation, disruption of criminal networks, and community-based interventions.

Community-Based Corrections: An Alternative to Incarceration in Sri Lanka

Publication Date

18 September 2025

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ISSUP Event

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Reduce Drug Related Crime

Community-Based Corrections (CBC) is an effective alternative to imprisonment, especially for minor offenders. This approach provides minor offenders with a valuable opportunity to amend their criminal behavior within the community, thereby reducing stigma and marginalization while sidestepping the often punitive nature of incarceration.

The situation of Drugs Law Enforcement in Indonesia

Publication Date

18 September 2025

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ISSUP Event

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Policy

Law

Reduce Drug Related Crime

Geographically, Indonesian archipelago is vulnerable to illicit drug trafficking as it is located at a very strategic location, that is the intersection of two oceans and two continents, lays on a trading route with a very high traffic of people and goods. Indonesia consists of 17,508 islands by the coastal line as 85.000 km long and has a great of population which has reached 279 million of people.

Justice Decisions that Impact Drug Related Crime

Publication Date

17 September 2025

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ISSUP Event

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Reduce Drug Related Crime

Talking Points: Learn about the connection between drug use and crime. Identify key legal distinctions that (should) drive justice responses. Understand how applying the appropriate approach reduces crime.

Community-Based Drug Treatment in the Justice System: What Works in Reducing Crime?

Publication Date

17 September 2025

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ISSUP Event

Themes

Treatment

Reduce Drug Related Crime

Every year, over 6 million persons globally are in contact with the criminal justice system for drug-related offences. Significant increases in prison populations worldwide are largely caused by the arrest and incarceration of persons whose crimes are related to drug use. Many countries are exploring different options to reduce crime and incarceration through the use of community-based drug treatment.

Reducing Drug-Related Crime: A Comprehensive Approach from The Indonesian Directorate Generale of Corrections, Ministry of Immigration and Corrections, Republic of Indonesia

Publication Date

17 September 2025

Format

ISSUP Event

Themes

Reduce Drug Related Crime

Indonesia confronts significant challenges from widespread drug abuse, impacting public health and leading to high incarceration rates. As of July 2025, the National Narcotics Board (BNN) reports 3.3 million narcotics addicts, with over 147,000 drug offenders constituting 53% of the Indonesian prison population.

Day 2, 14:00 - 15:30, ICUDDR, Challenges and Opportunities in Providing Evidence-Based Treatment for Persons in the Criminal System

Publication Date

27 June 2024

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ISSUP Event

Themes

Treatment

Reduce Drug Related Crime

Presented at Thessaloniki 2024, on the 27th of June, 2024.

Description:

Persons who have substance use disorders are frequently arrested, incarcerated, or placed on supervised release in the community, typically without access to drug...

Day 1, 16:00 - 17.30, ISSUP, Justice Opportunities for Treatment Intervention

Publication Date

26 June 2024

Format

ISSUP Event

Themes

Reduce Drug Related Crime

Partner Organisation

ICATI

Presented at Thessaloniki 2024, on the 26th of June, 2024.

Description:

Justice systems are evolving to incorporate treatment and care, along with accountability, as an alternative to incarceration (ATI) for people with substance use...

Alternatives to Imprisonment- Decade of Action

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Website

Themes

Reduce Drug Related Crime

The global incarceration rate has been steadily rising, with nearly 11 million individuals detained either awaiting trial or serving sentences worldwide. Prison overcrowding presents a longstanding and pervasive challenge for numerous...

Alternatives to Incarceration: Alternatives to Incarceration A Smart Approach to Breaking the Cycle of Drug Use and Crime

Publication Date

1 August 2011

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Website

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Substances

Addiction

Public Health

Reduce Drug Related Crime

The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) highlights the strong link between drug use and criminal behavior, recognizing addiction as a disease requiring public health and safety interventions. The administration aims to break the cycle of drug use and crime through innovative, evidence-based approaches. These include smart probation strategies, like Hawaii's HOPE program and South Dakota's 24/7 Sobriety Project, which emphasize swift and certain sanctions for violations, reducing recidivism and saving costs. Drug courts, which combine treatment with judicial oversight, have shown success in reducing substance use and criminal activity. The administration supports expanding these programs to improve public safety and health outcomes while reducing correctional costs.

Alternatives to Incarceration for Drug‐Related Offenses

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Website

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Reduce Drug Related Crime

Alternatives to incarceration (ATIs) are mainly designed for offenders whose criminal behavior is driven by an underlying substance abuse disorder. This behavior can include not only crimes related to substance use (e.g., possession) but...