They tried to make me go to rehab... young offenders and drug use
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Simpson, MelanieWilkinson, Geoff
Sanders, Jane
Haesler, Andrew
Sydney Institute of Criminology
Abstract
The last young people in custody health survey showed that 89% of young offenders had tried illicit drugs, with cannabis (87%) the most common used. As well, 65% had used an illicit drug at least weekly in the year prior to custody, 65% reported committing crime to obtain alcohol ...
See moreThe last young people in custody health survey showed that 89% of young offenders had tried illicit drugs, with cannabis (87%) the most common used. As well, 65% had used an illicit drug at least weekly in the year prior to custody, 65% reported committing crime to obtain alcohol or drugs and 20% were intoxicated (on alcohol, drugs or both) at the time of their offence. This seminar will look at: the latest research on cannabis use amongst young offenders; an innovative intervention program specifically designed for young people with low literacy skills; the effect of being caught with small amounts of drugs and their subsequent entanglement in the justice system; alternatives to incarceration. Speakers: Melanie Simpson, Senior Research Officer/PhD Candidate, National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre; Geoff Wilkinson, Program Manager, Alcohol and Other Drugs, Juvenile Justice; Jane Sanders, Principal Solicitor, Shopfront Youth Legal Centre. This event is sponsored by Juvenile Justice NSW.
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See moreThe last young people in custody health survey showed that 89% of young offenders had tried illicit drugs, with cannabis (87%) the most common used. As well, 65% had used an illicit drug at least weekly in the year prior to custody, 65% reported committing crime to obtain alcohol or drugs and 20% were intoxicated (on alcohol, drugs or both) at the time of their offence. This seminar will look at: the latest research on cannabis use amongst young offenders; an innovative intervention program specifically designed for young people with low literacy skills; the effect of being caught with small amounts of drugs and their subsequent entanglement in the justice system; alternatives to incarceration. Speakers: Melanie Simpson, Senior Research Officer/PhD Candidate, National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre; Geoff Wilkinson, Program Manager, Alcohol and Other Drugs, Juvenile Justice; Jane Sanders, Principal Solicitor, Shopfront Youth Legal Centre. This event is sponsored by Juvenile Justice NSW.
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Date
2012-05-15Licence
The author retains copyright of this thesis. It may only be used for the purposes of research and study. It must not be used for any other purposes and may not be transmitted or shared with others without prior permission.Faculty/School
The University of Sydney Law SchoolDepartment, Discipline or Centre
Sydney Institute of CriminologyShare