Drug diversion schemes cut reoffending rates more than prosecution, study says
Exclusive: Research in England shows people a third less likely to reoffend under decriminalisation-style schemes Drug diversion schemes led by police that steer people away from the criminal justice system and into treatment and education services are significantly more effective in reducing reoffending than prosecution, according to a new analysis. Researchers examined outcomes across 13 English police forces and more than 62,000 criminal incidents over the past four years, finding that people
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Researchers examined outcomes across 13 English police forces and more than 62,000 criminal incidents over the past four years. Photograph: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenResearchers examined outcomes across 13 English police forces and more than 62,000 criminal incidents over the past four years. Photograph: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty ImagesPoliceDrug diversion schemes cut reoffending rates more than prosecution, study saysExclusive: Research in England shows people a third less likely to reoffend under decriminalisation-style schemesMattha BusbySat 13 Jun 2026 04.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleDrug diversion schemes led by police that steer people away from the criminal justice system and into treatment and education services are significantly more effective…
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