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Drug Courts as an Alternative to Prison
2011-08-06T09:20:44-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/59f/300937-05-m.jpgWest Huddleston talked about drug courts, which are used on the state and local level as a way to keep eligible drug-addicted offenders out of prison. The Courts send individuals to treatment programs for a minimum of one-year while at the same time closely monitor their progress. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.West Huddleston talked about drug courts, which are used on the state and local level as a way to keep eligible drug-addicted offenders out… read more
Drug Courts as an Alternative to Prison West Huddleston talked about drug courts, which are used on the state and local level as a way to keep eligible drug-addicted offenders out of prison. The Courts send individuals to treatment programs for a minimum of one-year while at the same time closely monitor their progress. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. close
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- Robb Harleston Host C-SPAN
- West Huddleston Chief Executive Officer National Assn. of Drug Court Profs.
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