Governors Propose Solutions to End Mass Incarceration
He criticized the existing system "that believes that incarceration is the cure of every ill caused by drug abuse." Instead, he proposed mandated drug treatment and employment services for people convicted of nonviolent drug crimes. While New Jersey …
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Bass Pro Santa popular with kids, 'Wildman' accused of faking it, youth …
call of the wildman.jpg. An investigator article in "Mother Jones" magazines accuses Animal Planet's "Call of the Wildman" program of faking incidents and endangering animals. The show … The newest camp, in its second year, Camp Avocet will run Aug …
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Markell delivers Delaware state of state address
Markell said his administration is working with lawmakers to review addiction treatment needs, and that he will propose changes later this year to fill gaps in the drug treatment system. Markell also said the state needs to do more to give ex-offenders …
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How some young stars have fared after arrests
After several stints in jail and rehab, a judge ordered the “Mean Girls” star to remain in treatment until her probation ends later this year. • Chris Brown: The R&B's 2009 arrest hours before the Grammy Awards for the brutal beating of then-girlfriend …
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