Prop. 36 Promised 'Mass Treatment' for Defendants; Here's How It's Going
- In the first six months of Prop. 36, about 9,000 people faced treatment-mandated felony charges, according to the state’s Judicial Council report.
- Approximately 15%, or 1,290 individuals, chose treatment under the law.
- Out of 771 individuals placed in treatment, only 25 completed it.
- Kate Chatfield stated that Prop. 36 'is a fail' due to the lack of available treatment.
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California’s Prop. 36 promised ‘mass treatment’ for defendants. A new study shows how it’s going
It’s been nearly a year since Californians overwhelmingly approved Proposition 36, a tough-on-crime measure providing what backers called “mass treatment” for those facing certain drug charges.
Prop. 36 promised 'mass treatment' for drug defendants. How's it working?
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. It’s been nearly a year since Californians overwhelmingly approved Proposition 36, a tough-on-crime measure providing what backers called “mass treatment” for those facing certain drug charges. But few defendants have found a clear path to recovery under the law, according to new data released by the state. Prop. 36 gave prosecutors the ability to charge people co…
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