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.
Drug Court Graduation Celebrates Sobriety
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Drug courts require offenders to come to court every week and attend regular treatment and counseling sessions. If they don't show up or fail drug tests they are ordered to do community service, or sent to jail. Judge Pat Riepel leads the Sioux Falls …
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Positive drug test could send Wake sheriff's daughter to prison
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As part of deferred prosecution, she agreed to enroll in an intensive outpatient drug treatment program, submit to monthly drug testing, complete 250 hours of community service with an organization that focuses on substance abuse and addiction, abstain …
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Robber takes plea, faces up to 17 years in prison – City & Region – The …
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However, Schubert faces as long as seven more years in prison for third-degree burglary. He pleaded guilty in June to a 2010 break-in at a Seneca Avenue home, and was admitted to a court-supervised drug treatment program, from which he was officially …
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Evansville veterans court, drug treatment bring job, brighter future to …
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However, Castillas had a few things going for him: a burning desire not to go back to prison; the advice of a no-nonsense staff member at his substance abuse treatment center; and his years of service in the Army. Castillas said he was in the Army when …
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