There are several forms of drug diversion interventions that operate across a number of different points in the Australian criminal justice system. These interventions fall into three major clusters: police diversion, court-level diversion and drug court diversion initiatives. As outlined in a…
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RSSBulletin 6: Cannabis use prevention methods in Australian schools
Schools are often regarded as an ideal setting for communicating health messages to young people. Schools have a broad reach and are considered to be…
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RSSHelping someone with problem cannabis use: Mental Health First Aid Guidelines
New first aid guidelines for problem cannabis use have been released today to help the community identify and assist users who are developing a problem with their cannabis use or are in a…
AIC Bulletins
RSSNCPIC produces a range of publications on a variety of cannabis-related topics. These include a regular e-Zine and a Bulletin series. These are available on this website and are emailed to a subscribers' list when they become available.
In addition, the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC), one of NCPIC's consortium partners, produces an additional Bulletin series that deals with a range of cannabis-related issues from a criminal justice perspective.
Police drug diversion in Australia
Diversion involves the redirection of offenders away from conventional criminal justice processes, with the aim of minimising levels of contact with the formal criminal justice system. Drug diversion programs have become increasingly popular in recent years for many reasons. These include the…
Cannabis supply into and within Australia
Cannabis is the most widely used illicit drug nationally and internationally, and is generally considered easily available (ACC 2007). In the most recent National Drug Strategy Household Survey (NDSHS), it was reported that one in three Australians aged 14 years and over had used cannabis at least…
Policing and cannabis use in Australia
Cannabis is illegal in all states and territories across Australia. Each jurisdiction has legislation relating to the cultivation, supply, possession and use of cannabis. In some jurisdictions, minor cannabis possession offences may be dealt with using civil penalties in particular circumstances. In addition, diversionary schemes are in place in most jurisdictions…