New California Prison Plan Would Reform, Not Expand, State's Overcrowded

New California Prison Plan Would Reform, Not Expand, State's Overcrowded

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The state would boost funding for substance-abuse treatment centers, mental health programs, reentry programs, and other services that have been demonstrated to reduce recidivism, according to the proposal. …. Officer Billy Shane Harrison, et al …
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United Way kicks off 2013 campaign

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ALBANY, GA (WALB) -. Several hundred South Georgia business and non profit leaders have kicked off the 2013 United Way Campaign. … The United Way of South Georgia serves 13 counties, in one of the nation's highest poverty areas. United Way officials …
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Dominique Lang, Teen Accused In Baby Killing, Says De'Marquise Elkins

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MARIETTA, Ga. — An 18-year-old man accused of fatally shooting a baby in a stroller during a robbery attempt in coastal Georgia twice counted down from five and threatened the baby before the deadly shot, his teenage co-defendant testified Thursday …
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'You can rise above all your scars'

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Abuse survivor Johnnetta McSwain — Clay turned her life around at age 30 and will be the motivational speaker at the local celebration of Peace Day, September 20 at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess hosted by Saving Children And Revealing Secrets (SCARS …
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