from WGBH:
The Middlesex County sheriff is debuting a new jail unit for those in custody who are 55 and older, with both the physical space and programs focused on the unique needs of that population.
Roger Richardson is one of more than a dozen people living in the OAR unit. He says he’s been in and out of jail for most of his life, and is currently serving a two-year sentence for a probation violation. He turns 60 in May and says the unit has helped him feel ready for his scheduled release in six months.
“I feel really good and confident,” he said. “I have a good plan. So I’m going to follow through with it on paper. And I’m going to work hard. Continue reading >>>
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