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Premiered: September 13, 2005 at 10PM | Check for Rebroadcasts

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OVERVIEW

Addicts Behind Bars

The National Institute of Justice, the research division of the US Department of Justice, has estimated that as many as 80 percent of prisoners, probationers and parolees have drug- or alcohol-related problems. Find out more about the connection between addiction and crime. | »

Photo outside, looking in, of Omar in prison cell

INTERVIEWS

Battling Recidivism

Representatives from two of the Baltimore-based programs featured in the film talk about what makes their programs successful and what recommendations they have for other cities struggling with recidivism problems. | »

Omar has his mug shot taken before being reincarcerated

 

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Posted Sept. 12, 2005

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