All Resources for 'Justice Systems'

New Video on Alternatives to Incarceration

Publication Date
Format
Video and audio recordings
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Family

Policies that allow for alternatives to incarceration are a way to link individuals with substance use disorders to supportive treatment and social services. This proven approach increases the number of people in long term recovery and...

Nudge Theory and Alcohol Policy: How Nudge Might Shape Drinking

Format
Book
Themes
Prevention
Public Health
Theories and Science
Policy

Summary

  • Nudge theory aims to understand human decision making in order to optimise the outcomes from choices for decision makers. The theory has become increasingly popular amongst public health policymakers in recent years
  • The use of...

Global Drug Survey 2021

Format
News
Themes
Data
Public Health
Statistics

The Global Drug Survey uses an anonymous online survey to conduct the world’s biggest drug survey.

The annual GDS survey runs from the middle of November each year for approximately 6 weeks.

GDS partners with global media giants to act as...

Global Drug Survey COVID-19 Special Edition: Key Findings Report

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Book
Themes
Data

The GDS Special Edition on COVID-19 was developed as part of a global effort to better understand the impact of the pandemic on people’s lives with a specific focus on the use of alcohol and other drugs, mental health and relationships.

Ov...

Drugs and Alcohol: Open Access to Research

Format
Website
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Data

"Open Access" resources do not require a university affiliation or expensive journal subscriptions. They are available to anyone with an internet connection. 

This portal, developed with input from the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows at...

UNODC helps mental health workers of Kazakhstan to stay safe during COVID – 19 pandemic

Format
News
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Women
Law Enforcement
Prisons / Corrections

Pandemics and health emergencies like the current COVID-10 outbreak, can cost many lives and pose additional risks to the global economy and overall security and stability. Ensuring continued access to health care during a pandemic...