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PACEs in the Criminal Justice System

Discussion and sharing of resources in working with clients involved in the criminal justice system and how screening for and treating ACEs will lead to successful re-entry of prisoners into the community and reduced recidivism for former offenders.

Program strengthens families separated by bars [Courier-Journal.com]

 

n the sullen basement of Louisville’s Hall of Justice, families reunite on a Sunday night.

Scattered about, women and toddlers and a few others sometimes wait hours to see a loved one incarcerated in the next building over. No cuddles or hugs will occur during their few moments together. Just a picture on the screen and a voice through a phone give the most basic form of contact.

While they bide their time, men on house arrest snake through a large gray room outlined with maroon plastic chairs for their weekly Louisville Metro Department of Corrections check-in.



[For more of this story go to http://www.courier-journal.com...rated-bars/93811544/]

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