Alternative Sentencing Program for Incarcerated Mothers

Alternative Sentencing Program for Incarcerated Mothers – Chicago, IL: An addicted mother describes being sentenced to a family-based treatment program instead of prison.

Audit: KJCC drug treatment lacking

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An audit released Wednesday found that a state prison for juveniles in Topeka has inadequate drug treatment programs, making residents more likely to re-offend. The report by the Legislative Division of Post Audit determined that the unlicensed …
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Brown County specialty courts provide treatment alternative

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They are the newest graduates of Brown County Drug Court, a program that provides treatment and structure to drug addicts whom jail, prison and probation have failed to help. “It's exciting,” Brylski said shortly after the graduation ceremony last week …
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