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Archive Home > 2009 > August > 30 > Praise, doubt in handling of domestic violence here

Praise, doubt in handling of domestic violence here

Deschutes County’s treatment program heads into a third year with those who run it saying it works and critics questioning if it’s suitable for everyone

By Cindy Powers / The Bulletin
August 30, 2009

It has been more than two years since Deschutes County started offering first-time domestic violence offenders the chance to enter a treatment program instead of going through the standard criminal court process.

Since its inception in May 2007, more than 300 people have signed up for the....

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