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Reporter
Vivian Goodman
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New Treatment Modalities and Stronger Community Connections Hold Promise to Reduce Recidivism Among Drug-Addicted Offenders
Friday, August 18, 2006
Ohio's prisons are bursting at the barbed wire. The population is up seven percent in just the past year and a half. The number released into the community is also increasing dramatically. One thing remains constant: the majority of Ohio's prisoners have problems with drugs and alcohol and only a small percentage get the help they need. In a series of reports this week we've heard from addicts who got high, committed crimes, got locked up, stayed high in prison, and were released with still untreated addictions to commit new crimes. In the conclusion of the series, we look at what's being done to stop that revolving door:
WKSU's Vivian Goodman reports:
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Related WKSU Stories
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
 Drug Addiction Imprisons Ohio Inmates Even After Release
Thursday, August 17, 2006
Shorter Sentences, Fewer Incentives to Enter Treatment, and Lack of Funding Explain Why Most Ohio Inmates With Drug Problems Remain Addicted
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