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Task force recommends name change
By The Associated Press
Published: 05/27/2008

NEW MEXICO - A prison reform task force created by Governor Richardson has recommended changing the name of the state Department of Corrections to the Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections. The name change reflects an emphasis on increasing public safety, controlling the prison population and decreasing recidivism rates. That's according to a news release issued by the governor's office.

Richardson will consider the name change, but it also would require Legislative approval. The task force has held its final meeting to finalize its recommendations on prison reform. Read more.

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