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Basic Facts The Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act is being sponsored by the California Campaign for New Drug Policies. The purpose of this initiative is to enhance public safety by reducing drug-related crime and preserving jail and prison space for violent offenders. Read entire document...	View HTML	View PDF
The California Correctional System According to the State Legislative Analyst's Office, the Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act will divert approximately 25,000 non-violent drug possession offenders per year into drug treatment instead of prison. Read entire document...	View HTML	View PDF
Drug Courts/Deferred Entry The Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act is a diversion program for non-violent drug offenders who would be better served by treatment than incarceration. Read entire document...	View HTML	View PDF
The Judicial System Judges will play an important role in the successful implementation of the Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act. Read entire document...	View HTML	View PDF
Local Law Enforcement The Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act will positively impact rank-and-file law enforcement by reducing the number of non-violent drug offenders rotating through the revolving door of arrest and release. Read entire document...	View HTML	View PDF
Minority Communities The ravages of drug addiction and heavy-handed drug enforcement policies have hit minority communities the hardest. Read entire document...	View HTML	View PDF
Parole Services This Act will divert many parolees who commit non-violent, drug-related violations into supervised treatment programs instead of returning them to prison. Read entire document...	View HTML	View PDF
Probation Services This Act will appropriate $120 million annually to divert non-violent drug possession offenders to supervised probation and drug treatment. Read entire document...	View HTML	View PDF
Public Safety / Crime Reduction A number of studies have shown that drug treatment reduces drug abuse, drug dealing and criminal activity, and, as a result, improves public safety. Read entire document...	View HTML	View PDF
California Taxpayers The measure would save state and county governments approximately $1.5 billion over the next five years. Read entire document...	View HTML	View PDF
Effectiveness of Drug Treatment Research shows that treatment improves drug users' health, reduces criminal activity, and saves precious tax dollars. Read entire document...	View HTML	View PDF
Treatment Providers The Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act will greatly expand resources for drug treatment in California. Read entire document...	View HTML	View PDF