WSRE | Connecting the Community | Prison Reform
WSRE | Connecting The Community | Prison Reform – Governor Scott is proposing an overhaul of the Florida prison system. His proposed reforms would divert more inmates into treatment and education programs. Guests on the discussion panel include former circuit judge Kim Skievaski, the only person in Northwest Florida who has worked as a prosecutor, judge and defense attorney; Susan Watson, ACLU NW Florida Regional Office Director; Connie Bookman, founder and executive director of Pathways for Change – a long term alcohol and drug treatment program that boasts a 92% success rate; and Dr. Richard Hough, instructor at the UWF department of justice studies.
State opens women's prison near Sacramento
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The first of 203 women will arrive next week at the prison, which is 25 miles east of the state capital. A second unit to house the remaining 200 inmates will open in the spring. The prison will offer substance abuse treatment, education and vocational …
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Report: Drug Treatment Would Save State Money
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It does take them away from that situation. But because there is no drug treatment within prison, they come right back and they'll recidivate.” The report says the cost of putting an offender in a drug treatment program is one-fifth of the cost of …
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Last defendant in drug ring given more than 4 years
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… to serve his term at the Butner Federal Correctional Complex. This facility houses inmates of all security levels with health issues. It is the largest medical and psychological facility in the federal prison system and includes drug treatment …
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