South Boston Drug Court

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Drug Courts are an alternative to incarcerating repeat, nonviolent drug felons. In lieu of jail, addicts are mandated to receive comprehensive treatment, which often reduces recidivism. This film goes inside a drug court in South Boston, showing how the court system supervises long-term treatment for drug cases. Defendants include Joe, a heroin addict who has stolen to support his habit. He enters the Drug Court program, then relapses and skips a court hearing. Brian is another case, having entered Drug Court in a sincere attempt to escape addiction. During this process, he is able to confront his disease and get sober. Judge Robert Ziemian provides extensive commentary
South Boston Drug Court: Introduction
(2:25) --
Benefits of Drug Courts
(2:08) --
Daniel Collins
(2:37) --
Focusing on Substance Abuse
(3:01) --
Patrick Linsky
(2:10) --
Joseph McDonald
(3:13) --
Grateful for Drug Court
(3:04) --
Social Recognition
(1:54) --
Credits: South Boston Drug Court
(1:44)

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