"The state says about 85 percent of those who spend time at one of its shelters do not commit a crime within six months of being released," the Associated Press reported. "For those with less severe issues who receive nonresidential counseling, the programs success rate is about 95 percent."
The program is said to save millions in taxpayer money by keeping kids out of the court system and out of prison.
Labels: prevention, jails
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