Prison Facts That We Need to Know
Life in prison has changed drastically in the past twenty-five years. In 1986, mandatory minimums for drug crimes were put into law. Arrest rates in general have risen even though prison funding has not risen in concert and crime rates have dropped. Prisons are more crowded, availability to educational programs… Continue reading
Bridgewater Prison Neighbors, Police: Communications Better Since '09 Escape
Bridgewater prison neighbors, police: communications better since '09 escape
Filed under: treatment program
Robbins, who lives within sight of Old Colony Correctional Center in Bridgewater which includes a psychiatric hospital, a sexual offender treatment center and a drug and alcohol treatment program, said he was vaguely aware at the time… Continue reading
Despite Plea for Rehab, Copper Thief Gets State Prison
Despite plea for rehab, copper thief gets state prison
Filed under: rehab addiction
By Riley Yates, Of The Morning Call A Lower Nazareth Township man who stole car batteries and copper to support his heroin addiction is headed to state prison — despite his defense attorney's plea that rehab… Continue reading
Joshua Wright Headed to Rehab Rather Than Prison After Meth Sentencing
Joshua Wright headed to rehab rather than prison after meth sentencing
Filed under: methamphetamine rehab centers
By CAITLIN TRAYNOR WAMPSVILLE — Despite repeated bad behavior while behind bars since being arrested in August in a Lenox Avenue meth bust, Joshua Wright was sentenced to a 90-day drug treatment program instead… Continue reading
Q&A: If Your Kid Was on Probation, Can U Try to Get Them on “Intervention” W/out Busting Them Into Prison?
Question by Dayna: If your kid was on probation, can u try to get them on “Intervention” w/out busting them into prison?
She has a very lame P.O. and she has told him of her narcotic addiction and suicidal thoughts/gets ignored and/or judged. She’s gonna die w/out help and… Continue reading
Man Who Rammed Into Federal Agent’s Car Sentenced to Prison
Man who rammed into federal agent’s car sentenced to prison
SALT LAKE CITY — A driver high on methamphetamine who rammed into a federal agent’s vehicle while attempting to elude authorities last summer will go to prison.
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What Are Some of the Pros and Cons of “Prison Versus Rehabilitation?”?
Question by David: What are some of the pros and cons of “prison versus rehabilitation?”?
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Answer by Chris
Prison is cheaper, but it doesn’t help the convict assimilate back into society. Once they get out, it is difficult for them to find housing, a job that pays… Continue reading
Remember Me?? Stripper Who Hit Client With SUV and Dragged the Body for 2 Miles Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
Remember Me?? Stripper Who Hit Client With SUV And Dragged The Body For 2 Miles Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison
Remember that “naughty bodies” exotic dancer who ran over one of her clients and drove 2 miles with his body still under the car??? Well, she’s going to the… Continue reading
Oklahoma Judges Give Views on Putting Women in Prison
Oklahoma judges give views on putting women in prison
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the latest installment in a series of stories in which Oklahoma Watch, the Tulsa World and The Oklahoman are examining the issue of Oklahoma’s female incarceration rate. For more, …
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States Impose Clashing Cuts to Prison Spending
States impose clashing cuts to prison spending
Desperate to save money, many states are pushing to reduce the number of people in prison while also cutting the services meant to keep them from committing new crimes, including probation monitoring, mental health care and drug counseling.
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