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AR HR1037

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/6/2019

Primary Sponsor

Keith Slape

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Recognizes the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program at Sevier County Jail for providing rehabilitation and substance abuse treatment to inmates

  • Program began in August 2017 and has graduated 75 students with a 70% success rate

  • Physical altercations at the jail decreased from 67 incidents in the year before the program to 12 incidents in the year after implementation

  • Participants receive discipline training, life skills instruction, and vocational training to prepare for productive lives after incarceration

  • Acknowledges Sheriff Robert Gentry and Jail Administrator Chris Wolcott for their leadership and dedication to the program's success

Legislative Description

To Recognize The Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program At The Sevier County Jail.

Last Action

READ AND ADOPTED.

3/6/2019

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