Worcester Program to Help Ex-Prisoners Get Fresh Start Gets Funding to Expand

Published February 24, 2014

Worcester program to help ex-prisoners get fresh start gets funding to expand
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People turn back to a criminal lifestyle because of a lack of housing, lack of jobs, and because they don't have access to treatment they need for substance abuse and other hurdles, Ms. Stone said. She pointed to the … We need to give them the sort … Read more on Worcester Telegram

Drug problem a tough issue to tackle
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That makes sense as an elected official, because Copenhaver helps make funding decisions about county entities dealing with substance abuse issues – for example, the county's $ 3.2 million regional jail bill last year. But it's his personal loss – the … Read more on Martinsburg Journal

Police: Nigella Lawson won't face drug charges
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Scotland Yard said it won't pursue charges against Nigella Lawson for admitted drug use in the past. British authorities have decided against prosecuting Nigella Lawson for using cocaine and other illegal drugs, Scotland Yard announced. A team of … Read more on Today.com