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An Island of Hope: McNeil Island's Work Ethic Camp |
| Section: LIFE / TRENDS |
| Author: Greg Gianas |
| Publication: The world & I online |
| Issue Date: 2/1/1997 |
| Size: 2,032 Words, 12,663 Characters |
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He poked his shaved head into Mr. Dansby's Dependable Strengths Articulation Process class, perhaps trying to conceal his 350-pound body, or his arms covered with more than a dozen gang-banger tattoos, all homemade and squiggly, as though drawn while buzzed on drugs. With a calm and quick smile, the big man, Rumeal Jackson, lingered at the door, purposely calling attention to himself, and said, "Hello, Mr. Dansby."
"He's an apple polisher," I thought. However, when Jackson left for another class, Dansby leaned toward me and whispered, "He was the most belligerent and recalcitrant student I've ever had. He fought me--and everyone else here--every step of the way. He's really turned around in here, though." Other teachers agreed with Dansby's assessment. Jackson was just the person I want...
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...mandatory and immediate drug rehabilitation and mandatory GED tutoring if needed.
Clearly, WEC graduates and other parolees would have an even lower recidivism rate if these resources were available. Funds for such programs are not usually available, however. But enlightened self-interest suggests that money spent on providing adequate aftercare could save money and lives--perhaps our own.
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