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Globe Editorial

Get out of jail hopeless

May 20, 2008

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PEOPLE who commit crimes in Massachusetts tend to read poorly, lack marketable skills, and have serious substance-abuse problems or mental illnesses. Merely putting them on ice for a few years isn't likely to fix those problems - or promote better behavior upon their release. (Full article: 416 words)

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