费城引入了“健康法庭” 以针对毒品犯罪 提供与逮捕相比的治疗 Philadelphia introduces "Wellness Court" to offer treatment over arrest for drug crimes.

费城在肯辛顿地区成立了"健康法庭" 以帮助吸毒成瘾者 Philadelphia has launched a "Wellness Court" in the Kensington area to help people with drug addiction. 警察不但没有以低级毒品犯罪逮捕他们,反而可以开罚单和立即提供治疗。 Instead of arresting them for low-level drug crimes, police can issue tickets and offer immediate access to treatment. 完成治疗方案的人可以取消其引证。 Those who complete a treatment program can have their citation expunged. 作为Cherelle Parker市长努力打击药物滥用和改善社区生活的一部分,法院于星期三运作。 The court operates on Wednesdays as part of Mayor Cherelle Parker's efforts to combat substance abuse and improve community life.