Proposed Michigan prison diversion program for drug offenses hopes to end re-arrest cycles

A bill proposed by Michigan Rep. Sarah Lightner (R-Springport) to create a prison diversion program for those suspected of drug-related crimes could help reduce re-arrests and cycles of incarceration. The legislation has  support from a substance abuse advocate and retired police officer, both of whom testified to the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. “Many communities […]

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