I think we do a pretty good job of analyzing the problems. We look at contributing factors to a crime, and if substance abuse is an issue, then we will address it. We have tools to assess that. Do we always have the right programs at the right time, and do we have those supports later on in the community? Addiction is lifelong, and one program is not necessarily going to cure it, so it's a matter of follow-up and a continuum of care in the community. You can't just drop them off and say “Good luck; you've got the skills.”
On November 7th, 2017. See this statement in context.