CRIM 310 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Critical Race Theory, Downtown Eastside, Insite
5 Jun 2019
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Crim 268 - lecture 5 - canada"s drug laws: a critical race theory perspective. Understood that substance abuse programs must be part of youth corrections. Effective programming must target multiple needs of youth offenders (family, education, peer, relapse prevention) Research indicates preference for community (rather than custodial) programs. Community programs must be preventative (in addition to reactive measures w/i youth. 1993 - illicit drugs identified as leading cause of death in bc (ages 15-44) 1997 - public health emergency declared in vancouver"s downtown eastside. Called for legalization, decriminalization in antidrug strategy. Supported by housing organizations, community services, academies media, some law enforcement. Was opposed by community groups, local business, property owners, rcmp. 2000 - liberal party re-elected at federal level. 2004 - federal/provincial/municipal govs sign vancouver agreement, committing to urban renewal & anti-drug strategy. 2003 - federal government grants conditional exemption from controlled drugs and. No negative influence for ppl wanting to stop drug use.
