A new study confirms a trend many lawmakers already support: Increased rehabilitation services for drug-addicted offenders offers needed short-term aid while lowering long-term impacts on taxpayers as recidivism rates drop.
The report, produced by the Utah Foundation,takes an in-depth look at efforts to address addiction within Utah’s justice system. The study also explores alternative approaches for people struggling with substance abuse and suggests courses of future action.
It offers some good news and bad news for Utah. Drug courts are proving successful in providing a post-booking alternative to incarceration for individuals who demonstrate a high need for substance treatment. But there are no pre-booking diversion programs for drug abusers.
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