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Right-Sizing Prisons

In this January 2010 release by The Pew Center on the States, prominent and successful business leaders from around the country make a compelling case for corrections reform, often suggesting we introduce and expand rehabilitative programs, including drug treatment. Through Pew's Public Safety Performance Project, the announcement is part of an effort to promote fiscally sound, data-driven policies that protect public safety, hold offenders accountable, and control costs.

America's 'Near Poor' Are Increasingly at Economic Risk, Experts Say
By Erik Eckholm
The New York Times - 5/8/06

The Abbotts date their tailspin to a collapse in demand for the aviation-related electronic parts that Stephen sold in better times, when he earned about $40,000 a year.
He lost his job in late 2001, unemployment benefits ran out over the next year and he and his wife, Laurie, along with their teenage son, were evicted from their apartment.

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Our Dead-End Approach to Homicide
By Eric E. Sterling
The Washington Post - 1/19/06

Our regional crime problem is depressing investment, property values and retail sales, and increasing insurance premiums and tax burdens. The Post has reported on this phenomenon, but an analysis of the problem that will mobilize our civic leadership has remained elusive.

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