Pubdate: Fri, 01 Jul 2005
Source: Charlotte Observer (NC)
Copyright: 2005 The Charlotte Observer
Contact:  http://www.charlotte.com/mld/observer/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/78
Author: Carol O. Dunlap
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DRUG COURTS SUCCEED WHERE PRISONS FAIL

The writer is executive director, Summit House of Charlotte.

In response to "Prison alternative in peril" (June 27):

Drug addiction is a treatable disease that can lead to criminal 
behavior. It makes good fiscal sense to fully fund N.C. drug courts, 
which actually address the problem rather than imprisoning users and 
destroying families.

Prison doesn't break the cycle of crime. Treatment, structure and 
accountability -- that's what works!

Carol O. Dunlap

Charlotte
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