Georgia jail opens unit dedicated only for military veterans
The Associated Press
December 01, 2019 09:49 AM
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga.
One of Georgia’s largest counties has created a special jail unit just for military veterans.
“The Barracks†is aimed at giving veterans behind bars a better chance of success when they’re released, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported.
Gwinnett County’s program joins a broader trend of finding creative ways to help veterans caught up in the justice system.
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Per article, there are already 120 jails like this in the US. Next paragraph.
