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Prop. 36 Promised 'Mass Treatment' for Defendants; Here's How It's Going
- In the first six months of Prop. 36, about 9,000 people faced treatment-mandated felony charges, according to the state’s Judicial Council report.
- Approximately 15%, or 1,290 individuals, chose treatment under the law.
- Out of 771 individuals placed in treatment, only 25 completed it.
- Kate Chatfield stated that Prop. 36 'is a fail' due to the lack of available treatment.
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California’s Prop. 36 promised ‘mass treatment’ for defendants. A new study shows how it’s going
It’s been nearly a year since Californians overwhelmingly approved Proposition 36, a tough-on-crime measure providing what backers called “mass treatment” for those facing certain drug charges.
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Prop. 36 promised 'mass treatment' for drug defendants. How's it working?
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. It’s been nearly a year since Californians overwhelmingly approved Proposition 36, a tough-on-crime measure providing what backers called “mass treatment” for those facing certain drug charges. But few defendants have found a clear path to recovery under the law, according to new data released by the state. Prop. 36 gave prosecutors the ability to charge people co…
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