Bill Scanlon for The Transcript Jul 14, 2021
18 hrs ago
Editorâs note: This summer, The Transcript put out a call for local experts in history, science, education, nonprofits and more to write regular columns for the opinion page. The following is the first from Bill Scanlon, who will be contributing expertise on local community programs to the page.
I read recently that the countyâs Drug Court and Mental Health Court will henceforth be named the âTreatment Courtâ and âWellness Court.â Bravo!
The press release announcing these changes cited some statistics about recidivism, and the cost savings resulting from keeping participants out of jail. Right on! But let me put a personal face on this.