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Article: State auditors find shortcomings in prison rehabilitation programs After millions spent on treatments, results unclear, inmate needs still unmet
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- The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI)
- Article date:
- November 26, 1997
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Wisconsin's prison system is spending millions of dollars on
treatment for sex offenders, alcoholics, drug abusers and on other
rehabilitation programs, but less than half of inmate needs are being
met and there is no evaluation of program effectiveness, a state
audit released Tuesday says.
State auditors estimated that in fiscal year 1995-'96, the state
spent $16.2 million on non-work-related rehabilitation programs,
including basic education classes, treatment for drug and alcohol
abuse, treatment for sex offenders and programs to help inmates
manage aggression.
However, auditors found the Department of Corrections had not
conducted any formal evaluation of the effectiveness of its ...