Addressing the “revolving door” of repeat offenders in Pulaski County’s justice system is one of the goals behind its veterans treatment court.
Continue readingPulaski County Officials Tracking Veterans Court’s Impact on Recidivism
Pulaski County to Celebrate New Veterans Court with Open House Today
Pulaski County is celebrating its new veterans treatment court this afternoon. Court officials are holding an open house from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. EDT at Pulaski Superior Court, with a short program at 4:15. The veterans court was officially certified this past spring, making it Indiana’s 100th problem-solving court.
Continue readingPulaski County Looking to Problem-Solving Courts to Cut Recidivism Rate
Pulaski County has fewer and fewer people, but the county’s courts and probation office are only getting busier. Chief Probation Officer Chris Allen told the county council Monday that the number of people on probation has gone up over the past three years.
Continue readingStarke County Jail Offers Green Thumb Gardening Class as a Part of F.A.R.M Program
According to Starke County Sheriff Bill Dulin, more than 30 jail inmates recently started a gardening class instructed by Starke County Purdue Extension Educator Phil Woolery.
Sheriff Dulin shared that a total of 32 inmates will be attending the month-long class where Woolery will teach lessons about agriculture, horticulture and other skills related to botany.
He said the “green thumb” gardening class is a part of a Starke County Jail program called F.A.R.M., which is an acronym that stands for Focusing A Recovery Mindset. Continue reading
