New Substance Abuse Program Helps Rehab Female Offenders

New Substance Abuse Program Helps Rehab Female Offenders – CDCR launched a new “Trauma Informed Substance Abuse Treatment” Program this year for women at the Leo Chesney Community Correctional Facility. These were the first 200 positions of 2000 that are being placed across California. www.cdcr.ca.gov

Cit man receives 20-year prison sentence related to drug charge

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Kenyon D. Holland, 19, second-degree burglary and possession of a controlled dangerous substance: five years, ordered to complete a regimented treatment program with the balance of the sentence suspended; $ 1,000 fine and $ 452 restitution. Ronald E.
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State's prison overhaul changes sentencing structures but leaves judges with …

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Alternatives to traditional jail sentences can include various levels of electronic monitoring via ankle bracelet, certain types of drug and alcohol treatment programs and what is called work release, in which offenders "serve" their sentence by …
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