War on the War on Drugs : Drug Reform Policies & Harm
Reduction Strategies
A Human Library Event in celebration of Human Rights Day
In observance of the United Nations Human Rights Day, Pearl Cove Library will be hosting a Human Library event on drug reform polices, such as decriminalisation and legalisation, and harm reduction strategies.
The Human Library event gives attendees the chance to ‘borrow’ one of five persons designated as a ‘book’, and ask them relevant questions. The ‘books’ will share their knowledge and opinions as advocates for drug reform policy, giving attendees the chance to learn about the benefits of drug decriminalisation and harm reduction practices, with the aim of reducing the stigma associated with drug users.
Who are the participating ‘books’?
- Edward ‘Ted’ Wilkes, Nyungar man, Harm Reduction Australia (HRA) advocate, associate professor of Aboriginal Research Programs at the National Drug Research Institute (Curtin University).
- Dr. Alex Wodak, addiction medicine specialist, president Australia Drug Law Reform Foundation, contributed to opening first Medically Supervised Injecting Centre.
- X, drug user who has been through the criminal justice systems for drug related offences.
- Y, drug user who has not been through criminal justice system.
- Z, former/rehabilitated drug user who has experienced detox through government methadone clinic/addiction rehab centre.
Event Details
Thursday 10th December
2:00pm-4:30pm
The Pearl Room at Pearl Cove Library
123 Fake St
Pearl Cove N.S.W 2345
Light afternoon tea will be provided.
This is a free event. Bookings are essential as numbers are limited - please RSVP via the Eventbrite link before the 10th of November. PLEASE NOTE - Pearl Cove Library advises that this event may not be appropriate for children under 16 years of age. It is advised that attendees under 18 yrs of age are accompanied by a parent or guardian, and that their participation in the event is subject to parental discretion. Any attendees under 16 years of age must have parental guidance at all times.
For further information about Human Library Events, UN Human Rights Day and information about drug decriminalisation and harm reduction:
https://www.human library.org/
https://www.un.org/en/observances/human-rights-day
https://www.harmreductionaustralia.org.au/what-is-harm-reduction/
https://adf.org.au/talking-about-drugs/law/decriminalisation/decriminalisation-detail/
For additional information about this event, please do not hesitate to contact:
Pearl Cove Library
Phone: (02) 9876 5432
Email: events@pearlcovelibrary.nsw.gov.au
Pearl Cove Library would like to acknowledge that this event will be taking place on the land of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation - sovereignty was never ceded.
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