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Repeat violent offender program piloted in Nanaimo showing positive results (nanaimonewsnow.com)
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Police interactions with those identified by the program are down 50 per cent in the program’s 18-month life to date
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“The impact is far-reaching for people’s safety in their neighbourhoods and downtown cores, with violent offenders being better monitored and kept off our streets for longer,” Nina Krieger, minister of public safety and solicitor general, said in a statement.

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[–] NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 1 points 5 days ago

Who would have ever guessed that not giving bail out like its candy on Halloween to REPEAT VIOLENT OFFENDERS would show positive result.