Drug courts http://www.kplu.org en Are drug courts working?
http://www.kplu.org/post/are-drug-courts-working <p>http://strea
m.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kplu/local-
kplu-958911.mp3</p><p>Drug courts have long been viewed as a
success.&nbsp; The courts give drug offenders charged with non-
violent crimes the option of treatment rather than
prison.</p><p>The courts, including those in Washington State,
have proven effective in reducing repeat offenses. But some
critics say too much money is being poured into drug courts.
Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:03:32 +0000 Paula Wissel 1049 at
http://www.kplu.org Are drug courts working?