While I was accurately quoted by reporter Carla Crowder in last Sunday's article on the DARE program, I feel I need to present some additional information.

First, prevention works. There should be no battle between the drug courts and the prevention field for funds. We are all part of the same cycle, and those involved with the drug courts would agree it would be better to spend resources on the front end to reduce the number of people who end up in the justice system.

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