Norway uses social prevention against drugs; Sweden faces rising gang violence and drug trafficking.
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Norway employs a strategy focused on prevention, inclusion, and extensive social intervention to combat drug use and urban petty crime, contrasting sharply with Sweden’s growing alarm over gang violence and youth drug trafficking. In Oslo, social workers engage directly with vulnerable populations without police presence, offering support like housing and employment to reduce isolation and risk factors. While Norway sees a decline in overall juvenile delinquency through these human-centric approaches, Sweden faces escalating violence linked to drug trade. A key element of the Norwegian success is its investment in integration programs for migrants and at-risk youth, prioritizing social solutions over purely repressive measures. The article suggests that Norway’s model—investing in dignity, work, and daily presence in difficult areas—offers a valuable lesson for Italy, where current anti-drug discourse remains polarized and often overly securitized.
