- Radio Days. Doc Berman points to two NPR stories from Justice Talking related to juvenile sentences and probation/parole.
- Treatment cheaper than incarceration. CrimProf blog brings news of a new study that found California saves $2.50 to $4.00 in incarceration costs for every dollar spent on drug treatment.
- School drug testing. Capitol Annex says the Jefferson school district may implement drug testing, banning students from participating in school activities for 30 days if they test positive. In South Texas, the United Independent School District is distributing drug testing kits to parents for home use.
- Private prison blues. South Texas Chisme says LULAC is criticizing a private prison company building a federal detention facility near Driscoll, declaring the company has a history of escapes and prisoner abuse.
2 comments:
Wichita Falls schools jumped on the drug testing band wagon. Those that test positive are suspended from playing sports for a period of time + a 2 week school suspension.
So the kids who have a problem get a 2 week vacation and hinder their education.
makes so much sense...
"Officer posing as high schooler
leads drug sting"
This was in the Boston Globe today. Seems as though a young female undercover officer went to school in Falmouth, MA and bought drugs. No need to drug test em there. Turns out they arrested 4 seventeen year old, 4 sixteen year olds, and one 14 year old.
I can't believe this. Undercover in a highschool. Is this nuts or what?
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