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Texas prisons agency under scrutiny over overdose response
Original: From Michelle Pitcher: Texas Department of Criminal Justice is determined to solve the growing problem of overdoses and
Reporter Michelle Pitcher writes that the Texas Department of Criminal Justice says it is determined to address the growing problem of drug overdoses and contraband inside the state's prisons. The report raises concerns that the agency is pursuing enforcement-focused measures while declining to invest in drug addiction treatment for inmates, leaving the root causes of substance use behind bars unaddressed.
Why now: Reports of rising prison overdoses and criticism of the state's enforcement-only approach have drawn attention to conditions in Texas prisons.
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- From Michelle Pitcher: Texas Department of Criminal Justice is determined to solve the growing problem of overdoses and contraband in # Texas prisons. As long as they can do it without investing in drug addiction treatment for inmates. https://www.… · TexasObserver@texasobserver.social · 3
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