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| Bills seek to reduce incarceration rates |
| By badgerherald.com- Dan Kinderman |
| Published: 02/14/2014 |
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With overcrowded prisons affecting taxpayers’ pocketbooks, two proposed bills aim to reduce incarceration for certain non-violent offenders. A bill introduced by Rep. John Nygren, R-Marinette, would require the Wisconsin Department of Corrections to develop diversion programs for parolees who violate the terms of their probation, such as drug and alcohol abuse, and establish short-term repercussions instead of being sent back to prison. This bill would require the Department of Corrections to expand on the current National Institute of Corrections’ efforts toward reducing incarceration rates of non-violent crimes committed by parolees, Joy Staab, Wisconsin Department of Corrections spokesperson, said. Sen. Fred Risser, D-Madison, said he believes the legislation would benefit taxpayers and parolees alike. Read More. |
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