Preventing crime

The Combating Drugs Partnership (CDP) in Southwark brings together different organisations in a single setting to work to understand and address shared challenges related to drug-related harm. It is accountable to the UK government for delivering the outcomes of the drugs strategy in Southwark.

Priorities and outcomes of the CDP 

The CDP’s priorities and outcomes are aligned to the national drugs strategy (PDF). 

Strategic priorities 

• breaking drug supply chains
• delivering a world-class treatment and recovery system
• achieving a generational shift in the demand for drugs 

Strategic outcomes (what will be delivered) 

• reducing drug use
• reducing drug-related crime 
• reducing drug-related deaths and harm

Intermediate outcomes (what will help to deliver the strategic outcomes) 

• reducing drug supply 
• increasing engagement in drug treatment 
• improving drug recovery outcomes 

The CDP’s governance structure

The CDP sits under Southwark’s Community Safety Partnership and is responsible for delivering the strategic priority of reducing drug-related harm.

Key roles in the CDP

• CDP co-chair / senior responsible owner: Director of Public Health, Southwark Council
• CDP co-chair / senior responsible officer: Director of Stronger Neighbourhoods, Southwark Council

CDP delivery groups

• enforcement and prevention delivery group
• treatment and recovery delivery group
• drug and alcohol death-related panel

Task and finish groups are convened throughout the year as appropriate.

Some work of the CDP is covered in other forums. CDP members are part of these forums and are accountable for reporting progress back to the CDP.