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Pondering the Prison Population

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With rising numbers of Granite Staters incarcerated, and ever-present budget constraints, some argue that it’s time to reform our approach to crime and punishment. But balancing innovation with public safety remains a concern. We’ll look at that latest thinking about some of the ideas out there- from alternative sentencing to rehabilitation.

GUESTS:

  • Devon Chafee- Executive Director of NH Civil Liberties Union.
  • William McGonagle- Assistant Commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Corrections.
  • James Reams- Rockingham County Attorney.

CALLOUT:

  • Alex Casale- Director of the Strafford County Drug Court and coordinator of the state’s drug court program. Drug courts offer treatment-based programs with strict court supervision for certain offenders with substance abuse issues.

*Check out our infographic about NH's prison population here.

Laura is well known in New Hampshire for her in-depth coverage of important issues and is widely regarded for her interviews with presidential hopefuls. Laura is a graduate of Keene High School in New Hampshire. Prior to hosting The Exchange, Laura worked in public radio in Washington, D.C. as a local reporter and announcer for WAMU and as a newscaster for NPR. Before her radio career, she was a researcher for USA Today's "Money" section, and a research assistant at the Institute for International Economics. Laura occasionally guest hosts national programs such as The Diane Rehm Show and Here and Now. In 2007 Laura was named New Hampshire Broadcaster of the Year by the New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters.
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