The 1960's and 70's brought about a surge in urban violence due to the heroin epidemic. The response was the War on Drugs. Devastating in its nature, many non-violent offenders were jailed with minimum sentences up to life in prison. ...See moreThe 1960's and 70's brought about a surge in urban violence due to the heroin epidemic. The response was the War on Drugs. Devastating in its nature, many non-violent offenders were jailed with minimum sentences up to life in prison. Heroin is back now, but with a very different response.
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