Sheriff Pitches More Criminal Detox Beds

Published February 25, 2014

Sheriff pitches more criminal detox beds
Deval Patrick, who visited the Lawrence Correctional Alternative Center and discussed his series of reforms to reduce recidivism among the state's inmates by 50 percent over the next five years. Massachusetts has … This year, the state Senate has …
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College to host panel on incarceration problem
“These individuals become addicted to heroin and they begin engaging in criminal behaviors related to their addiction,” Spoden said. “(Jails) are becoming a safety net for individuals with drug of mental health issues and we don't have adequate …
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