Alabama Grants $598K for Prison Substance Abuse Treatment

0:00On March 2nd, here's the latest out of Birmingham. Governor Kay Ivey has awarded a grant of nearly $598,000 to the Alabama Department of Corrections. The money targets inmates facing substance abuse problems that played a role in their incarceration. This funding backs residential substance abuse treatment programs at eight state prisons. Participants go through six months of intensive therapy, followed by at least 12 months of group sessions aimed at building better habits. Tackling addiction behind bars gives these individuals a stronger shot at thriving after release. Officials say it also helps create safer communities by lowering the odds of returning to crime. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is handling the grant. It draws from funds provided by the US Department of Justice. A. Deca leads efforts in areas like law enforcement support, victim services, economic growth, and water resource management across the state. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor,

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