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- College Graduation
In a recent graduation ceremony of Grace College, David Dragon was the only inmate to receive his bachelor’s degree with a perfect 4.0 grade point average. David works in the Education Department at the prison, teaching inmates the intricacies of the computer world. He has just turned 60 years of age. He is an example that it is never too late to learn. Moreover, for many years, he has been a positive force for the prison and an inspiration to his fellow man.
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A new rehabilitation initiative
J. David Donahue, Commissioner of Corrections for the State of Indiana, announced the implementation of a faith and character –based reentry initiative which is currently in nine Indiana facilities. The emphasis of this voluntary initiative focuses on strengthening spiritual, moral and character development as well as life skills. For many, this program will be the basis for reentry into the community.
The Commissioner is confident that the results of the faith-based and character-building program will change the lives of the participants.
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"It's Time To Change The Law"
The Parade magazine, a Sunday supplement to newspapers, recently had an article written by Senator Jim Webb who is in his first term after distinguished service in Vietnam among others. His article talked about our criminal justice system which he called a national disgrace. He went on to indicate that with a incarceration rate five times larger that any other country could only result from two causes. Either we are the most evil country in the world or our criminal justice system is all screwed up. He opted for the latter cause.
He is calling for a national commission to be established to study the criminal justice system, including the matter of sentencing, prisons, prisoner release support, and alternative remedial assistance programs.
A commission to study and make necessary changes in our criminal justice system is needed. Let us hope and pray that this happens.
