Prison beds clogged by nonviolent offenders risk repeat crimes
Gary Hinzman of the 6th Judicial District corrections discusses the strain of housing many nonviolent offenders in prisons. He argues that alternative approaches could reduce recidivism and keep serious, violent offenders from cycling back into the system.
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6Th Judicial District Corrections
Hinzman
6Th Judicial District
Cedar Rapids
Tommie Cook
St. Vincent DePaul
Cedar Rapids Park
Rock Bottom
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Parole Board Faces Tough Choices Over Prisons and Beds
Iowa officials review how to limit prison crowding while maintaining public safety. Parole decisions hinge on offender risk, rehab participation, and budget, with calls for 1,200 additional beds to ease the system.
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Parole Board
Sally Halford
Iowa Department of Corrections
Halford
Parole Board Debate Across States Faces Old Questions
Sunday notes question the parole board's approach while Monday discusses Walt Saur as chair and Tuesday examines its role with lifers. Thursday argues parole boards are not a universal answer to prison time and policy varies by state.
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Iowa
Halford
Clarinda
Parole Board
Walt Saur
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