| Since the 1970s, public health advocates have responded to violence and
drug use as they might any other epidemic: by identifying risk factors and
focusing on prevention. Despite their efforts, policymakers and the public
continue to rely heavily on law enforcement and punishment to address both
problems. This paper discusses how basic public health principles
(including the concepts of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention and
health promotion/harm reduction) might inform and improve upon the CJS's
response to drug use and violence.
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Updated 05/20/2006