Tagged: Drug courts

12:03pm

Tue March 22, 2011
Law & Justice

Are drug courts working?

Credit AP

Drug courts have long been viewed as a success.  The courts give drug offenders charged with non-violent crimes the option of treatment rather than prison.

The courts, including those in Washington State, have proven effective in reducing repeat offenses. But some critics say too much money is being poured into drug courts.

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