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Originally Posted by Tony
There are drug rehab programs in prison. In some cases Inmates can reduce their sentence if they complete the program/programs
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Yup, but
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An estimated two-thirds (68 percent) of 405,000 prisoners released in 30 states in 2005 were arrested for a new crime within three years of release from prison, and three-quarters (77 percent) were arrested within five years, the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) announced today
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The 'system' is lacking plus the drug laws makes for a bunch of non violent, small time drug users filling the jails..PLUS the DC push for private prisons doesn't help BUT..yup, I hope this person doesn't get high/drunk and drive after she's out but chances are, she will...