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1 1 Section 1. ALTERNATIVE REHABILITATION PROGRAMS.
1 2 1. The department of corrections shall evaluate the
1 3 potential rehabilitative effectiveness of providing convicted
1 4 criminals with opportunities to participate in alternative
1 5 rehabilitation programs such as religious programs, stress
1 6 release therapy, or other faith-based or non-faith-based
1 7 programs. The evaluation shall consider the rehabilitative
1 8 effects of these programs in both institutional and community-
1 9 based corrections settings. The department may review
1 10 alternative programs used in other states and consider
1 11 programs currently available in this state. The department
1 12 shall report on or before January 14, 2002, to the governor
1 13 and general assembly with its findings and any
1 14 recommendations.
1 15 2. If the department determines an alternative program may
1 16 be effective and can be instituted within existing budgetary
1 17 resources, the department may implement the program during the
1 18 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2001.
1 19 EXPLANATION
1 20 This bill directs the department of corrections to evaluate
1 21 the potential rehabilitative effects of alternative programs
1 22 for convicted criminals such as religious or non-faith-based
1 23 programs or stress relief therapy.
1 24 The department is required to report concerning the
1 25 alternative programs to the governor and general assembly by
1 26 January 14, 2002. If the department determines an alternative
1 27 program may be effective and can be instituted within existing
1 28 budgetary resources, the department may implement the program
1 29 during fiscal year 2001-2002.
1 30 LSB 1536YH 79
1 31 jp/cls/14
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