1. #inmates in state prision facilities --6,000
2. #inmates in county jails--2,000
3. # ex-inmates on parole--6,000
4. Idaho ranks 48th in the U.S. in terms of per inmate (per captia)
expenditure of money for training and rehabilitation programs
This is a snapshot, and the trends are increasing. One legislator in
the last session proudly proclaimed that, "corrections is the biggest
growth industry in Idaho." Is that something that our citizens want to
be proud of! I hope not. As a Legislature we are seem to be very
reluctant to invest in proven juvenile prevention programs which have
the long term affect of reducing our prison populations, and in turn
help with the reinforcement of family, school, community, and church
to develop our youth into productive citizens.
Rep. Tom Trail/Dist. 5
Dr. Tom Trail
International Trails
2039 Mt. View Rd.
Moscow, Id. 83843
Tel: (208) 882-6077
Fax: (208) 882-0896
e mail ttrail@moscow.com