• Exploring Criminal Justice Reform

    forthcoming In one study, I analyzed the results of the deterioration of brain function on the addict's ability to deal drugs. Research indicates that it is nearly impossible for an addict

    to be a 'dealer' in their drug of choice. This paper is forethcoming in:

    Hancock, G.D. “The Myth of the Addict-Dealer,” Journal of Law & Policy, (forthcoming in Dec.

    2026).

    A Structural Failure in U.S. Drug Policy:
    A Structural Failure in U.S. Drug Policy: A Structural Failure in U.S. Drug Policy: Evidence...
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  • Brain Dysfunction Study

    In my latest study, I analyzed the results of the deterioration of brain function on the addict's ability to deal drugs. The research indicates that it is nearly impossible for an addict to deal in the drug of his choice.

  • Key Findings

    Essential Insights for Reform

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    Impact of DIH Laws

    The current legal environment has gone to the extreme by not considering the culpability of the deceased in DIH cases. After an addict overdoses, they are treated as innocent, and the surviving addict is treated as a dealer.

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    Disparities in Sentencing

    Analysis shows tha Mandatory Minimum Sentencing disproportionately affects low-income and minority populations, perpetuating cycles of poverty and crime. This highlights the necessity for advocacy aimed at dismantling these laws to ensure equitable treatment under the law.

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    Effectiveness of Restorative Justice

    Research indicates that restorative justice programs significantly reduce recidivism rates and improve community safety. Dr. Hancock advocates for the integration of these models into existing frameworks to foster rehabilitation and community healing.

  • Research Methods

    Approaches to Evidence-Based Research

    Hancock, G.D., Punishing Addiction: A Structural Failure in U.S. Drug Policy. This paper explores the goals of the DOJ and the failure to meet those goals. Under review at the Journal of Contemporary Drug Problems (May 2026).

    Hancock, G.D., The Myth of the Addict-Dealer. This paper explores the medical evidence of fentanyl addicts. Recently accepted for publication in the Journal of Law & Policy, forthcoming December 2026.

    Hancock, G.D., Ignoring Shared Culpability in Drug-Induced Homicide Prosecutions. This paper explores the problems associated with ignoring the actions of the deceased. Under review at the Journal of Criminology & Criminal Justice (May 2026).

    Mandatory Minimums and the De Facto Rise of Strict Liability in Drug-Induced Homicide Cases. This paper is about the need to restore the Constitutional protections to drug crimes and abolish mandatory minimum sentences. Working paper.

    The Implications of Prosecutorial Misconduct. Working paper.

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