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Examining the Multifaceted Impacts of Drug Decriminalization on Public Safety, Law Enforcement, and Prosecutorial Discretion

Oregon M110 study finds drug decriminalization didn’t raise violent crime; overdose rise tied to fentanyl. Calls for better outreach, treatment access

Oregon’s Justice Reinvestment Act cut prison use, recidivism, and jail admissions. Shows policy shifts can reduce costs while improving public safety

Oregon M110 study finds decriminalization expanded treatment access. Drug courts stable; urges non-punitive justice roles, better data, and outreach.

The study assessed the outcomes of Oregon’s Justice Reinvestment Initiative (JRI), enacted by the 2013 House Bill 3194. This legislation aimed to...

Oregon M110 study finds law enforcement faces limits on searches, informants, and proactive policing. Officers report less accountability, urge reform

Study found Dutch political rhetoric on crime often exaggerates trends; balanced messaging better aligns with crime data and public trust.

Popular punitivism—fueled by politics and media—drives harsh justice policies, impacting marginalized groups and sidelining evidence-based reforms.