2. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
The emphasis of a DTTO is on drugs treatment as the primary means of reducing offending behaviour rather than the specific offence focused approach of a probation order. Specifically the objectives of a DTTO are to:
- Reduce or eliminate an offender's dependency or propensity to misuse drugs;
- Achieve positive changes in the scale and frequency of drug related offending
The Order introduces unique aspects e.g. drug testing and regular court reviews as features of a community disposal.