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Show Tuesday, May 10, 1994 Caseload triples: (Continued from Page 1A) will be watched less than urban areas. Statistics show, however, that (offenders) are returned to prison quicker and more often for parole violations here than in the cities," he said. But with overcrowding a serious problem at state and local jails, several factors are considered to decide who gets out on parole or receives probation in the first place. We try to let out people who are the least threat to the community, Blackburn said. That is typically determined by their past criminal behavior, their current violation which put them there, their prison behavior and if they are actively participating in rehabilitation programs. He said parolees are strongly prioritized on their behavior and needs. When people are given parole status or placed on probation, they are required to sign an agreement for supervision by the department of corrections field staff, he said. They actually have dimin- less of their treatment, and they would stay in prison. He said the remaining 60 percent of the prisoners were given programs for job skills, education and substance abuse treatment. The recidivism rate dropped from 79 percent down to an astounding 19 percent. He said approximately 50 percent of Utahs prison population is illiterate and gets into trouble when prisoners are released into mainstream society because they are to function in it. They get frustrated and revert back to crime, he said. Before, (prisoners) would be given $100 at the gate and we would tell them good luck, he said. Blackburn said Utah is trying to educate prisoners so they can function better and support themselves when they are released. He said they are taught to read and write and earn their GED. They are also given substance abuse counseling and taught how to find and keep high-impa- the region, usually after obtaining permission. The alternative to having people on probation and parole is to have more prison space, Blackburn said. The DOCS five-yeplan to handle the growing number of prisoners includes state funding for more beds at county jail facilities which meet minimum constitutional housing ar ct standards and the implementation of the second phase of the Gunnison prison in 1995. jobs. The expansion to the GunHe said as the public nison facility will address the becomes more aware of the bed shortfall at state prisons beds 394 in stood which at problems facing prisoners and will and of this society, more programs are year January be over 1,000 short by 1998, he becoming available to help with the solution. said. He said social workers and If you dont build the prislaw enforcement are coming ons, asked Blackburn, where are you going to put together to combine their resources to solve the (the offenders)? He said organizations around the country are trying new things to try to stop the recidivism rate (return to prison) of criminals. Blackburn cited Canadas approach to its prison populations by the studies they did on recidivism rates. He said it found 20 percent of its prisoners did not return to jail after being released, no matter what kind of rehabilitation they received. He also said 20 percent were identified as people who would never change, regard ished Fourth Amendment rights to help protect the public," he said. The offenders agree to personal searches by AP&P officers, as well as searches oftheir vehicles and residences where they are staying at any time without warning and the searchers do not need a warrant, according to the agreement. Also, the searches can happen at any time of day or night upon reasonable suspicion to ensure compliance with the problem. Neither group can solve the problem alone, he said. The two groups are looking toward a happy medium to provide the treatment programs and supervision necessary to correct the situation. May is National Corrections Month and the DOC is hoping the public will become aware of the need to address the recidivism problem and the need to fund supervision programs so offenders can become productive members of society. Trash hauling: (Continued from Page ings, with the county lending its assistance in the preparation of a data base of customers. The data base is scheduled to be completed by City the Boss Lift program sponsored by reserve and National Guard forces. The group from Utah traveled to Washington, D.C., aboard an Air National Guard refueling aircraft. The briefings they received gave an overview of the important and changing role of reserve and National Guard units. While on tour at the Pentagon, briefing topics included readiness and force structure, services in transition and KC-13- 5 reduction, United States Department of Defense counter drug support and civil and military cooperation. The purpose of the Pentagon tour focused on instilling in community leaders the importance of employer support for Guard and reserve personnel. The Utah group enjoyed a visit to Arlington National Principal Boyd Bell, Price Mayor Lou Colosimo and Police Chief Aleck Shilaos pause for a moment near the Vietnam Memorial during a recent trip to Washington, D.C. The group participated in the Boss Lift program sponsored by the reserve and National Guard. Cemetery, where they watched the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and were included in a wreath-layin- g ceremony. Other highlights of the visit included the Marine Corp Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Mt. Vernon and a night tour of Washington, D.C. 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