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| Report says state could save millions |
| By The Associated Press |
| Published: 01/10/2008 |
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VERMONT - As state leaders struggle with growing Corrections Department costs, a consultant's report says Vermont could save $54 million and decrease the prison population by 436 inmates over the next decade by making five changes. The recommendations are to expand the use of community drug treatment programs and increase the size of the state's work camp. The report also suggests getting offenders released on conditional re-entry into treatment; providing offenders on probation with incentives for good behavior; increasing transitional housing and releasing offenders eligible for reintegration status on time. Read more. If link has expired, check the website of the article's original news source. |
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