新西兰的药物治疗法院在第一年将再犯罪期缩短一半,推动扩大该模式的计划。 New Zealand’s drug treatment courts cut reoffending by half in first year, spurring plans to expand the model.

随着甲基安非他明使用量的上升,新西兰现有的三个药物治疗法院越来越重视第一年将重犯减少50%,四年比普通法院减少20%。 As methamphetamine use rises, New Zealand’s three existing drug treatment courts are gaining attention for reducing reoffending by 50% in the first year and 20% at four years compared to regular courts. 2012年启动的酒精和其他药物治疗法院允许因毒品犯罪而面临监禁的个人在留在社区期间解决药物使用问题。 The Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Court, launched in 2012, allows individuals facing prison for drug offenses to address substance use while staying in the community. 12月4日至5日, 专家、法官及经验丰富人士将在奥克兰聚集一堂, 讨论推广模式, 强调其在改善生活、节约金钱、为全球最佳做法提供资讯方面的成功之处。 Experts, judges, and people with lived experience will gather in Auckland December 4–5 to discuss expanding the model, emphasizing its success in improving lives, saving money, and informing global best practices.