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Review Finds Reduced Crime and Drug Use from Addiction Partnership

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 29
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A Ministry of Health-funded review found that an eight-year partnership between the Salvation Army and the Mongrel Mob resulted in reduced drug use, lower crime and violence, and fewer children removed from gang families. This initiative was part of a broader effort by the Department of Social Welfare and Development and the Dangerous Drugs Board to implement comprehensive drug abuse prevention.

From rhema.co.nz

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The results of the partnership are cited by the Salvation Army as evidence that grassroots, faith-aligned efforts can succeed in addressing addiction. The findings respond to political controversy regarding government funding for initiatives linked to gang members.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development and the Dangerous Drugs Board partnered to implement comprehensive drug abuse prevention as part of a nationwide government campaign against drug abuse.

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