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New program aims to keep lawbreakers with mental, drug problems out of jail

8/26/11 The Herald-Sun—"A program that aims to get treatment for those who commit “minor” crimes like shoplifting instead of sending them to jail was announced Thursday by Durham police, who say the effort could save tax money and avoid punishing people who are sick and need help."
http://www.heraldsun.com/
Author(s)
Keith Upchurch
Date
08/26/11
State
North Carolina
Source
The Herald-Sun


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