After Plummer closure, questions grow over transition to Smyrna

After Plummer closure, questions grow over transition to Smyrna

Why Should Delaware Care? Work-release programs are widely seen as effective tools for helping people transition back into society after incarceration and reducing recidivism. After Delaware officials consolidated these programs, citing rising maintenance costs at an aging facility in Wilmington and a declining population, the move has drawn criticism from advocates and some lawmakers, who say the transition to the Smyrna facility has created ne…