Prison officials have allowed women who were bumped from the successful reintegration program to go back as lawmakers found a way to restore funding.
The YWCA says 84% of the women who complete the work furlough program never go back to prison. That’s why a top lawmaker says restoring its funding is a “no brainer.”
The public safety department is ready to terminate the contract Tuesday.
The state is seeking a $650,000 federal grant to set up a pilot program for using medication-assisted treatment to address drug dependency in corrections facilities statewide.
Advocates say they’ve had to take over reentry services for prisoners released because of COVID-19 worries.
The state has released more than 800 inmates since early March. Three county prosecutors say the public safety risk outweighs COVID-19 dangers.
An attorney alleges that more than a dozen staff members have COVID-19. CoreCivic says two have tested positive.
The state judiciary would need to make weekly reports to lawmakers about people being released from jail to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Criminal justice stakeholders have been working to reduce the jail population in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The state is seeking a $650,000 federal grant to set up a pilot program for using medication-assisted treatment to address drug dependency in corrections facilities statewide.
Advocates say they’ve had to take over reentry services for prisoners released because of COVID-19 worries.
The state has released more than 800 inmates since early March. Three county prosecutors say the public safety risk outweighs COVID-19 dangers.
An attorney alleges that more than a dozen staff members have COVID-19. CoreCivic says two have tested positive.
The state judiciary would need to make weekly reports to lawmakers about people being released from jail to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Criminal justice stakeholders have been working to reduce the jail population in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Now they’re seen as epicenters for the coronavirus.
The company that runs Saguaro Correctional Center says proper pandemic protocols are being followed.
The court also required that motions for release be filed by April 20.
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