Locking up nonviolent offenders for life absurdly costly

Locking up nonviolent offenders for life absurdly costly
With incapacitation, retribution and deterrence, rehabilitation — a change that comes with education, skills training, cognitive behavioral therapy and, where appropriate, substance-abuse treatment — is legitimate and necessary. It would be naive to … Read more on Albany Times Union

Smyer sentenced; Mills continued to Jan. 2
Additionally, Smyer will have to continue with mental health treatment, as well as any kind of substance abuse treatment that is ordered, Smith said. Smyer pleaded guilty Oct. 17 to charges of misdemeanor battery and possession of a controlled … Read more on Arkansas City Traveler

Tomblin restarts homeless program
Goals include expanding and maximizing housing resources, increasing access to state and federal social services resources, maximizing availability of mental health and substance abuse treatment programs, and ensuring that persons released from state … Read more on Charleston Gazette