Due to the sensitive and/or legal subject matter of some of the content on globalnews.ca, we reserve the ability to disable comments from time to time.While concerns continue to be raised about B.C.'s 'revolving door' justice system, mental health, legal and drug policy experts say far more resources are needed to help chronic offenders break the cycle of addiction and crime. Kristen Robinson reports.B.C.
Less than 24 hours later, the violent, repeat offender was seen back on the street with drug paraphernalia in hand. “We’re not meeting the need by incarcerating people, and then we’re not meeting the need when we let them out,” he said. Coast Mental Health CEO Keir Macdonald said statistics show 75 per cent of those in jail are suffering from mental illness and/or substance use disorders.60 kg of magic mushrooms, 200 kg of marijuana seized as RCMP raid 3 Ontario propertiesCrown closes its case as trial for accused in London, Ont. attack to continue Tuesday
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