Abstract
Skid row alcoholic offenders and the various legislative responses to this social problem are examined. Recent United States case law is discussed in the context of sociological explanations of societal intervention against this group. The validity of the medical model of alcoholism as a basis for planning social policy in respect of alcoholic offenders is questioned. Traditional justifications for civil commitment programmes are rejected as an infringement of civil liberty and human dignity. The effectiveness of criminal sanction on a cost benefit basis is analysed. Finally,. alternative policies are discussed and recommendations are made as to possible long‐term solutions.
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