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Harm Reduction Perspective
Programs whose commitment to reducing the harmful consequences of risky and sometimes illegal behaviours (such as recreational drug use and sex work) as opposed to adopting a "zero tolerance" approach, influences the types of services they offer and/or the way their services are delivered.
The above terms and definitions are part of the Taxonomy of Human Services, used here by permission of INFO LINE of Los Angeles.