Montana Jails Slammed For Solutions

Montana Jails Slammed For Solutions

Many Montana jails are overcrowded. The State is trying to break the pattern of addiction.

Many Montana jails are overcrowded, and 90 percent of inmates are charged with an addiction-related offense. The State is trying to break the pattern of addiction and jail time. These alternative programs alleviate jail overcrowding, but how effective are they in breaking the pattern of re-offending?

Montana Jails Slammed For Solutions is a local public television program presented by Montana PBS.