Police-led drug diversion schemes reduce reoffending more effectively than prosecution
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Police-led drug diversion schemes reduce reoffending more effectively than prosecution

13 Jun 2026 · Originally published 13 Jun 2026 9/10 Original headline: Drug diversion schemes cut reoffending rates more than prosecution, study says
New research across 13 English police forces shows that individuals diverted into treatment and education are a third less likely to reoffend than those prosecuted for drug possession. This evidence suggests that shifting away from traditional criminal justice routes could offer a more successful approach to reducing future offences.
Source: The Guardian UK National
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