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| Trumbull to receive grant for alternatives to prison |
| By tribtoday.com- Ashley Newman |
| Published: 03/20/2014 |
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As part of a statewide push to examine the value of prison diversion programs, Trumbull County is set to receive a grant that could be worth about $656,625, according to Wednesday's announcement by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction. Dubbed the Smart Ohio Plan, the grant will cover supervision and treatment for offenders in the probation service program as long as there is no prison commitment attached to the sentence. "The Smart Ohio Plan will help communities with their prison diversion and community corrections efforts," ODRC Director Gary C. Mohr said. "Together, we are identifying necessary resources to provide appropriate sentencing alternatives to prison and for those who are sent to prison, aiming to prepare those offenders for life after prison and help them become a productive member of society." Read More. |
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