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Can an innovative program cut America's prison population? Details

 
 

Program: NOW on PBS

Episode: Maximum Capacity

With its innovative plan to keep released inmates from coming back, the Sheridan Correctional Center is trying to redefine "tough on crime" by being the largest fully dedicated drug prison in the country. The approach involves aggressive counseling, job training, and following the convicts after they get out. Can their novel approach keep convicts out of jail for good?

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Duration: (24:22)
Premiere Date: 04/01/2010
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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