CMY3702 Assignment 1
Semester 1 2024 - DUE 10
April 2024
TWO WELL OUTLINED ESSAYS FOR
COMPARISON
[School]
[Course title]
, CMY3702 Assignment 1
Provide a detailed discussion of how law enforcement can “clean-up” the city
streets, by identifying the various role players in drug use, to address the problem
of this so-called victimless crime.
Addressing Drug Issues Through a Multi-Faceted Approach
The phrase "cleaning up the city streets" regarding drug use is problematic for
several reasons:
1. Victim-blaming: The term "victimless crime" is misleading. Drug use, especially
in its most severe forms, can have significant negative consequences, not only for
the user but also for their families and communities.
2. Oversimplification: The issue of drug use is complex and multifaceted, requiring
a nuanced approach that goes beyond simply arresting users.
Therefore, instead of focusing on "cleaning up the streets," we should aim to
address the root causes of drug use and implement evidence-based strategies
to reduce harm and promote public safety. This requires recognizing the various
roles different actors play in drug use:
Semester 1 2024 - DUE 10
April 2024
TWO WELL OUTLINED ESSAYS FOR
COMPARISON
[School]
[Course title]
, CMY3702 Assignment 1
Provide a detailed discussion of how law enforcement can “clean-up” the city
streets, by identifying the various role players in drug use, to address the problem
of this so-called victimless crime.
Addressing Drug Issues Through a Multi-Faceted Approach
The phrase "cleaning up the city streets" regarding drug use is problematic for
several reasons:
1. Victim-blaming: The term "victimless crime" is misleading. Drug use, especially
in its most severe forms, can have significant negative consequences, not only for
the user but also for their families and communities.
2. Oversimplification: The issue of drug use is complex and multifaceted, requiring
a nuanced approach that goes beyond simply arresting users.
Therefore, instead of focusing on "cleaning up the streets," we should aim to
address the root causes of drug use and implement evidence-based strategies
to reduce harm and promote public safety. This requires recognizing the various
roles different actors play in drug use:
