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Prison release halfway houses could be redesigned, better managed, and/or not used

By Hicbd
Thu Mar 14 2019 12:54 pm

"Despite this potential crisis, there is little sign that either state corrections officials or the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is addressing shortcomings in the current halfway house system. Many reentry facilities are poorly-managed and monitored, with violence, drug use and escapes that are aggravated by widespread indifference and misconduct by staff members."

URL:
https://www.prisonlegalnews.org/news/2015/jan/10/when-halfway-houses-pose-full-time-problems/
https://tcf.org/content/commentary/when-jail-is-the-better-option-the-failure-of-halfway-houses/

Categories:
Crime Prison Recidivism / Future Crime / Ex-Offenders U.S. Criminal Justice System U.S. State Government Public Safety Government Management Prison Parole / Probation Prison Release Halfway Houses

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