Delving into the Drug Court with Senior Judge Jane Mottley
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Would it surprise you to learn the NSW Drug Court was established to steer drug-dependent offenders away from prison?  As Senior Judge Jane Mottley explains, the program is no walk in the park for participants. But it gives them an invaluable opportunity to receive expert support for their drug dependency and take steps towards rehabilitation. Judge Mottley joins Peter in this episode of Sentencing Explained to discuss the Drug Court and the story behind its success. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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