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February 16, 2012
Wealth and Poverty Programs
Wealth and Poverty Programs
The 2nd Chance Edition
(2007-08-13)
(kalw) - Most crimes in the United States are committed by substance abusers. Yet prisons only offer treatment to about 15% of inmates. Now, prisoners at San Quentin are training to become the first in the country to become certified as drug abuse counselors. Also, a counselor who's seen both sides discusses the reasons for recidivism. © Copyright 2012, kalw