A Complete Information Exchange for the Rehabilitation and Correction Professional - Vol.3 No.13 - June 28, 1972

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A June 28, 1972 issue reports on correctional policy and drug-rehabilitation failures, emphasizing high rates of re-arrest for narcotic addicts and urging stronger treatment standards. It highlights remarks by Rep. Seymour Halpern regarding limited medical facilities and calls for federal and state support for narcotics treatment programs. The issue also details Vermont’s training program for staff drug-abuse recognition, regional seminars, covered topics, and its role in safety and rehabilitation.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

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Pages13

Reading Time33 min

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Corrections

Drug rehabilitation and institutional failures

Vermont staff training in drug abuse recognition

Public safety, arrests, and related legal developments

RICHARD J.O'CONNELL,Editor &Publisher Vol.3 No.13 Correctional Institutions AreFailing To Rehabilitate DrugAddicted Offenders,HalpernCharges;Introduces Bill ToFund Treatment Facilities Vermont Department InitiatesTraining Program For Staff InDrug Abuse Recognition High Re-Arrest Rate Noted ByWashington,D.C.Police Unit Coster Unveils $154,000 GrantTo Form National Institute At32d Annual Sheriffs Conference First National Center For DrugAbuse Training Is Announced Supreme Court Rulings On JurySelection,Speedy Trial Rights,Servicemen's Records,Wiretaps,Observation Detention Limits;Other Rulings Told This Week California Youth Service UnitsIssue 18-Month Study Results CORRECTIONS ● Prison Management TechniquesDICHS● Training and Career Development● Rehabilitation and Treatment Concepts● Parole and Probation Trends ● Community Cuidance Programs ● Literature and Products # A Complete Information Exchange for the Rehabilitation and Correction Professional DEBRA S.MONAHAN,Cireulation Manager Published bi-eokly by Washington Crime Naws Services,88 Haritoge Building,7617 Little River Turnpiko,Annandale,Virginio 2203.Phone 703-941-6600.548 per year;muiti-copy rates and 30-doy trial subscription availoblo on roquost. June 28,1972 Page 1 Arkansas Gets $213,218 GrantTo Build New Corrections Unit;Alabama,Illinois,West VirginiaGrants Also Announced By LEAA2 California Council Awards FundsTo Help Children Understand Law;Other CCCJ Grants Are Reviewed7Illinois Funds Center DesignACLU To Appeal Decision DenyingComplaint By 10 Prisoners3Of Unconstitutional Punishment9Juvenile Delinquency Control PlanGets Renewed Senate Approval103San Jose Parole Units PlanningDecentralization,CYA Reveals10Ohio Volunteer Program Assists3 12-17-Year-Olds In Trouble10Folsom Inmates Invent,DesignUnique Neck Brace For Youth10Kleindienst Complains ConvictsClogging Courts With Writs11Additional Supreme Court RulingsCover Testimony And Use Of6Four-Letter Words In Public11 June 28,1972 WASHINGTON,D。C。--AMERICA'S CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS ARE FAILING TO RE-habilitate drug addicted offenders who,for the most part,simply resume their habit upon leav-ing prison and promptly return to a life of crime in order to support their habit,Rep.SeymourHalpern (R-N。Y。)said this week。He charged that "unless our penal system can improve itsperformance in handling this special class of offender (the narcotic addict)we can expect tomake little headway in reducing recidivism and its accompanying high crime rate。" Halpern said that although it has its drawbacks,"at least the Federal Bureau of Pris-ons has an established program to treat drug addicts。This cannot be said of our state andlocal prisons and correctional facilities,"he charged。 The New York Congressman said that half of the nation's jails have no medical facil-ities whatsoever,much less treatment programs for drug offenders。And most state prisonshave established few,if any,drug treatment facilities for their inmates,regardless of thefact that the state prison population is 10 times that of the federal system,Halpern charged. Halpern added that to help meet the crisis he has introduced a bill designed to encour-age the establishment by states of narcotics treatment programs for offenders.He said thathis bill would provide that states desiring funding from the Law Enforcement Assistance Ad-ministration (for correctional institutions and facilities;make provision in their funding appli-cation for the establishment and development of narcotic treatment and rehabilitation programs。The bili wouid also direct the Attorney General of the U。S.to prescribe standards for the ad-ministration of these programs。 In addition,Halpern said,there is a need to 'correct some of the problems existingin our Federal Bureau of Prisons program。Principally,"he said,"'we need to extend treat-ment to a greater number of drug addicted and drug depe

FAQs

What did Rep. Seymour Halpern argue about drug-addicted offenders and rehabilitation?

He said America’s correctional institutions are failing to rehabilitate drug-addicted offenders and that many resume their drug use after release, leading to continued crime and high recidivism.

What bill did Halpern introduce to address narcotics treatment in correctional facilities?

He introduced a bill to encourage states to establish narcotics treatment programs and to require standards for administering these programs through the U.S. Attorney General.

What training program did Vermont initiate in 1972?

The Vermont Department of Corrections initiated a comprehensive training program in drug abuse recognition and information for correctional personnel, conducted through seminars covering drug identification, behavior effects, and recognizing symptoms under drug influence.

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