Jail Treats Inmates with Substance Abuse Issues to Break the Cycle of Recidivism | PBS NewsHour

It’s estimated that up to 65% of the U.S. prison population has an active substance use disorder. When these inmates are released, studies have shown that many will return to using and be arrested again within a few years. Stephanie Sy recently visited a jail in Kentucky that’s trying to not only break that cycle but also save lives. It’s part of our ongoing series, Searching for Justice.

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