[NEW BLOG]: Replacing the war on drugs with a public health response.
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Despite decades of over-policing of drug use, Washington continues to face a massive public health crisis. Low-level drug possession and drug equipment violations are some of the most common categories of arrests in WA state.
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Being charged with these crimes can lead to lifelong consequences for people, including interfering with getting a job, housing, or student loans. There are large racial disparities in enforcement, even though substance use is common among all racial groups.
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Unsurprisingly, this approach hasn't changed the fact that this is still a massive public health problem in our state. If WA were to invest in a public health approach it would:
Save lives
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The Treatment First Washington campaign aims to do exactly this. The Treatment and Recovery Act would help transform policing in WA by taking a public health issue out of the hands of law enforcement. Read the full post below.https://www.aclu-wa.org/story/exploring-divestmentreinvestment-approach-policing-aclu-wa-blog-series-1 …
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