"A Berrien County program aimed at curbing recidivism for female jail inmates is catching the national eye.The Fresh Start Prevention Program, started in 2009 by Abundant Life Ministries in Benton Harbor and partly funded by the county, has shown successful gains in its first year and a half, officials said.
Marletta Seats, Berrien County commissioner for District 3 and the catalyst for Fresh Start, said about 263 women and 53 men have participated in the program, with 40 people graduating from the eight- to 10-week course.
The program's key goal is to help the inmates overcome drug addictions through counseling."
www.southbendtribune.com/article/20101010/News01/10100395/1052/News01
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