Key Themes
This book delves into the critical aspects of criminal justice reform, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based policies and the necessity for legislative change in Drug-Induced Homicide laws.
Research Insights
Drawing from extensive academic research, Dr. Weise presents compelling data and case studies that highlight the flaws in current sentencing practices and the urgent need for restorative justice approaches.
Call to Action
The book not only identifies systemic issues but also provides actionable solutions aimed at policymakers and advocates who are working towards meaningful reform.What Readers Are Saying
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A Game Changer
Scott Hancock had a bright future—finance degree, a steady job, and plans for a normal life. But a motorcycle accident changed everything. Prescribed opioids for pain, he spiraled into addiction, a journey that would transform him from a promising young man into a prisoner of his own body and a harsh legal system.
When his friend Jake called desperate for help during withdrawal, Scott shared his medication—an act of compassion that would lead to a 20-year federal prison sentence under drug-induced homicide laws. Despite evidence that addicts lack the intent or cognitive ability to operate as dealers, mandatory minimum sentencing left the judge no choice.
Inside prison, Scott faced a system that punished rather than treated. Treatment programs were scarce, overdoses common, and hope in short supply. Years passed, letters were exchanged, and the human cost of punitive laws became painfully clear. By the time Scott was released, he found a world unchanged—jobs scarce, stigma rampant, and justice still blind to addiction’s complexities.
This story—based on real events—reveals the devastating consequences of criminalizing addiction, the failures of mandatory minimums, and the urgent need for compassion, evidence-based policy, and restorative jus
Essential Reading
Readers have found Dr. Weise's insights to be not only enlightening but also necessary for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of modern justice issues.
Highly Recommended
Many reviewers highlight the book's clarity and depth, recommending it as a must-read for both policymakers and advocates in the field.Where to Buy
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A professionally designed advocacy platform for Dr. G. D’Anne Hancock Weise, Ph.D., built to establish credibility with policymakers, media, and academic institutions. This website integrates research, book promotion, podcast content, and evidence-based policy analysis to support criminal justice reform focused on addiction, sentencing, and restorative justice.View more details...SelectQuantity
The Criminalization of Addiction: US vs. Gary Scott Hancock
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A powerful and deeply personal examination of how the U.S. criminal justice system treats addiction. Written by economist and researcher Dr. G. D’Anne Hancock Weise, Ph.D., this book tells the story of her son’s 20-year federal prison sentence under drug-induced homicide laws—while exposing the broader policy failures of mandatory minimum sentencing and prosecutorial overreach.
Blending rigorous research with lived experience, The Criminalization of Addiction challenges the belief that punishment reduces drug addiction and overdose deaths. Grounded in data, legal analysis, and compassion, this book calls for a shift toward evidence-based, restorative justice approaches to addiction.
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The Criminalization of Addiction: How the U.S. Justice System Fails the Addicted and Their Families
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A powerful and deeply personal examination of how addiction is criminalized in the United States. Dr. G. D’Anne Hancock Weise, economist and researcher, tells the story of her son’s 20-year federal prison sentence under drug-induced homicide laws, exposing the devastating effects of mandatory minimum sentencing and prosecutorial overreach.
Blending rigorous research with lived experience, The Criminalization of Addiction challenges the assumption that punishment reduces drug addiction and overdose deaths. With compelling data, legal analysis, and profound empathy, this book calls for evidence-based, restorative justice approaches to addiction.
Essential reading for policymakers, legal professionals, scholars, advocates, and families affected by addiction and sentencing laws. Discover a story that is both deeply human and urgently relevant to the future of criminal justice reform.QuantityIn the Author's Words
Insights and reflections from Dr. Weise on her writing journey.
