WSRE | Connecting the Community | Prison Reform

WSRE | Connecting The Community | Prison Reform – Governor Scott is proposing an overhaul of the Florida prison system. His proposed reforms would divert more inmates into treatment and education programs. Guests on the discussion panel include former circuit judge Kim Skievaski, the only person in Northwest Florida who has worked as a prosecutor, judge and defense attorney; Susan Watson, ACLU NW Florida Regional Office Director; Connie Bookman, founder and executive director of Pathways for Change – a long term alcohol and drug treatment program that boasts a 92% success rate; and Dr. Richard Hough, instructor at the UWF department of justice studies.

Grant money available for local agencies that fight substance abuse

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The program just received about $ 12,000 and is waiting on organizations who need mini-grants to apply. "We were off … "If a juvenile has a problem with drug usage, the fact that they end up as an addict as an adult and in rehab or jail or prison …
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Tomblin follows prison reform advice

Filed under: drug treatment programs in prison

Earl Ray Tomblin's proposed prison reform bill would create early, supervised releases for some criminals, shorten sentences for probation violators and allow judges to sentence certain offenders to drug treatment programs instead of jail. Members of …
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Enfield man faces prison for drug-related charges

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Though Hooten had some success in drug treatment programs following his 2011 conviction, he failed at others due to absence and poor attendance, court records said. His Enfield arrest occurred during this period and he tested positive several times for …
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