Drug Interventions Programme for Children Report

The Home Office commissioned Matrix in partnership with the Institute of Criminal Policy Research, to undertake an evaluation of the Drug Interventions Programme for Children and Young People. The programme was launched in 2003 to pilot arrest referral schemes, on charge drug testing and drug treatment and testing requirements. The aim of the programme was to reduce substance misuse, reduce related crime and improve other life factors. You can download the final report from the evaluation.