County Jail Implements Plan to Reduce Recidivism Rates

WALLA WALLA – Corrections experts say that a large percentage of jail inmates suffer from mental health and/or chemical dependency illnesses which negatively impact their ability to function as contributing citizens.

Walla Walla County Commissioners, the County Corrections Department, and the County Department of Community Health have recently established new programs to provide behavioral health treatment and support for those inmates.

“Having these services made available in the jail is something the Board was interested in, to allow inmates access to potentially life-changing opportunities...