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Christie's Drug Treatment Plan Criticized

Gov. Chris Christie wants New Jersey to be the first state to force nonviolent drug-addicted offenders into treatment instead of prison. But treatment providers question the fairness of giving criminals, especially those who don't want treatment, priority.

Gov. Chris Christie wants New Jersey to be the first state to force nonviolent drug-addicted offenders into treatment instead of prison. But treatment providers question the fairness of giving criminals, especially those who don't want treatment, priority.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.