The missing piece of California’s new crime law: Drug treatment
Two years ago, proponents of Proposition 36 pledged the measure would curb crime, substance abuse and homelessness in California.
Two years ago, proponents of Proposition 36 pledged the measure would curb crime, substance abuse and homelessness in California. So after voters overwhelmingly passed it, how well is the law working?
We’re publishing a special report today looking at how the law is affecting lives on the ground in courts and in jails. CalMatters’ Marisa […]
Original reporting: CalMatters.
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