News (Media Awareness Project) - US: Reno Appeals For More Aid For Drug Treatment Of Prisoners |
| Title: | US: Reno Appeals For More Aid For Drug Treatment Of Prisoners |
| Published On: | 1998-03-27 |
| Source: | Minneapolis Star-Tribune |
| Fetched On: | 2008-09-07 13:07:59 |
RENO APPEALS FOR MORE AID FOR DRUG TREATMENT OF PRISONERS
More federal aid is needed for drug treatment of criminals before and after
their release "if we're going to make real progress in fighting drugs,"
Attorney General Janet Reno said. Announcing more than $144 million in
prison construction and drug treatment grants to states, Reno asked
Congress to amend the law to let states spend more prison aid on drug
treatment and follow-up. Research shows 75 percent of inmates and half of
those in jails suffer from drug or alcohol abuse, but only 10 percent to 20
percent get treatment behind bars, Reno said.
More federal aid is needed for drug treatment of criminals before and after
their release "if we're going to make real progress in fighting drugs,"
Attorney General Janet Reno said. Announcing more than $144 million in
prison construction and drug treatment grants to states, Reno asked
Congress to amend the law to let states spend more prison aid on drug
treatment and follow-up. Research shows 75 percent of inmates and half of
those in jails suffer from drug or alcohol abuse, but only 10 percent to 20
percent get treatment behind bars, Reno said.
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