LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A recent meeting of the Arkansas Board of Corrections ended with its approval of an anti-recidivism program backed by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders. Officials said the plan focuses on inmates close to release. It will implement multiple state agencies and community organizations to prepare inmates' housing,…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WHNT) -- It was all about recidivism Tuesday at a meeting of the state's Reentry Task Force. Recidivism is the likelihood that someone formerly incarcerated will commit another offense. Leaders said more can be done to help these citizens get reacclimated back into society. Bond denied for driver…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – An Arkansas Board of Corrections member has sent an email detailing his opposition to the proposed 3,000-bed prison for the state. Member Lee Watson sent an email to legislators and other members of the BOC, emphasizing that he was speaking only on his own behalf. Bill…