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| New prison idea for Maple Lane |
| By bellinghamherald.com |
| Published: 04/07/2015 |
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At first glance, it makes sense for Washington to create a special prison facility for the mentally ill. The state already has facilities for aging inmates with health issues, and mental illnesses often tie offenders to our criminal-justice system like wrapped strands of DNA. The House capital budget proposal was developed by Democratic Rep. Hans Dunshee and Republican Rep. Richard DeBolt calls for putting about $5.3 million into the project this year. Importantly the Department of Corrections embraces the concept. Corrections secretary Bernie Warner says 3,500 of the offenders behind bars in state prisons have a mental health diagnosis, but treatment programs are not comprehensive to deal with such illnesses. Read More. |
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