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Simple terms explainer:
Councils manage Drug Treatment and Testing Orders (DTTOs) through criminal justice social work services. This means they assess whether someone is suitable for a DTTO, help them access drug treatment, supervise their progress, arrange for regular drug testing, and report back to the court. The aim is to reduce drug-related offending by supporting people to address their substance use while being closely monitored in the community.
Legal status
Statutory
Duty category
Criminal justice
Duty type
Public impact
Social determinant of health
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