Why For-Profit Prisons House More Inmates Of Color
Beyond the historical over-representation of people of color in county jails and federal and state prisons, Petrella found, people of color "are further overrepresented in private prisons contracted by departments of correction in Arizona, California …
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Coalition leader recognized for advocacy, prescription drug initiatives
“In 2010, JP Banks was a key part of the initial task force on prescription drug abuse in Hall County that led to the adoption of the program by the Medical Association of Georgia Foundation,” Palmer said. “The Drug Free Coalition of Hall County has …
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The Last Drug Czar?
The White House budget for 2014 devotes 57 percent of drug-control spending to punishment and interdiction while just 43 percent went to treatment and prevention. Kerlikowske has noted such numbers increased … Some drug reformers speculate the White …
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