Report into prolific offenders lays out 28 recommendations
But neither mandatory drug treatment nor electronic monitoring are among them
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But neither mandatory drug treatment nor electronic monitoring are among them
Research says there needs to be an overall investment in mental health and long-term care
A sweeping set of recommendations meant to address the "public safety challenges" of repeat offenders and random violence in B.C. were released Wednesday
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government is moving to immediately implement some of the recommendations of a report on repeat offenders and random crime, whose authors describe a phenomenon causing “incredible distress” in many communities.
The apparent increase in stranger attacks can't be fixed, experts say, without more funding for treatment, counselling and safe supply.