Alternative Sentencing Program for Incarcerated Mothers

Published December 19, 2012

Alternative Sentencing Program for Incarcerated Mothers – Chicago, IL: An addicted mother describes being sentenced to a family-based treatment program instead of prison.

Hoping for the Best is not Enough for Prisoner Safety

Filed under: drug treatment programs in prison

When Pearl Bland plead guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia in August 2005, she was to be released after undergoing a drug treatment program. However, because of an unpaid fine from an earlier offense, she was detained. Unfortunately for Bland …
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Northridge shooting suspects scheduled to appear in court

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Pasasouk, who faces murder charges in the shooting, will be at Los Angeles Superior Court for a parole violation hearing in the morning and then be sent to Van Nuys for a probation violation hearing regarding the drug diversion program he was admitted …
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