olomus asked this question on 3/22/2000:

I understand why the legal system feels it necessary to place people in jail for certain "crimes". However, I also believe there should be programs available to help rehabilitate them, educate them, and prepare them for "changing their ways".

My husband is currently service a jail sentance for a DWI. There are no AA meetings, no alcohol/drug counseling (1-on-1 or group), no church services, no education classes for drug and/or alcohol abuse, at this jail. He merely has to play a waiting game until his sentance is over and will be no more the wiser for "paying his dues to society" upon his release.

Why doesn't the justice system "see" that this method isn't rehabilitating (educating or helping) these people who (and most of them in jail are) in for alcohol/drug abuse situations? Is there anything in the works to change this?

sunhm gave this response on 3/31/2000:

Your Husband was put in prison for a lesser offense and should have access to rehab resources such as AA, but as for rehabilitating prisoners of serious offenses can be a waste of time, because the purpose to rehabilitation is to return a person to their former self so they can be a productive part of society, but a majority or criminal have never and will never be productive members of society. How ever i wish your husband all the best and hope his time inside is as hassle free as possible.

John www.sunhm.com

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