Kansas prosecutor creates women-only diversion program
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March 25, 2018
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — A new diversion program in Kansas is working to keep women with addictions out of jail by helping them get clean.
The Douglas County Women's Substance Use Disorder Prosecutor-Led Diversion and Treatment Program started this month, the Lawrence Journal-World reported .
The program is only for women who live in the county, have at least one prior offense on their records, have a diagnosed substance abuse disorder and agree to participate in a treatment plan for at least a year. The program is meant for women with nonviolent misdemeanor charges, but felony or violent charges...
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