Rep. Cedric Richmond Embraces Attorney General's Drug Prosecution Reforms

Rep. Cedric Richmond embraces attorney general's drug prosecution reforms
Holder also called for more use of diversion programs, in which low-level drug defendants are offered treatment options instead of prison, and offered up support for bipartisan legislation that would free judges from minimum sentencing guidelines for … Read more on NOLA.com

Man who offered toddler for sex sent to prison
Lodge told Schaber that if he is truly remorseful, he will take advantage of substance abuse treatment programs in prison and get help for his sexual deviancy problems. When Schaber feels down in prison, Lodge told him to think about those children and … Read more on The Idaho Statesman

A big moment for prison reform
However, many of the states are already making significant moves in the direction of community corrections programs, drug treatment and other ways to reduce the prison population. A conservative group that supports the changes claims Texas has saved $ 2 … Read more on Kenosha News

Justice & Redemption
Law enforcement officers say that close to 90 percent of the crime that occurs in our communities can be traced to substance abuse. North Carolina’s Drug Tre…