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Corrections Department working to diversify staff

Montana Public Radio | By Edward F. O'Brien

Published January 20, 2014 at 1:49 PM MST

Corrections Director Mike Batista — Mike Batista

This has been a busy time at the Montana Department of Corrections. Agency officials say they're working on a variety of projects and initiatives, while at the same time maintaining day-to-day operations.

In this final segment of a two part series, Edward O'Brien speaks with Corrections director, Mike Batista and Department of Corrections American Indian Liaison, Harlan Trombley, about a variety of topics including what, if anything, can be done to stem problems associated with poverty and high drug and alcohol abuse rates:

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Edward F. O'Brien

Edward O’Brien first landed at Montana Public Radio three decades ago as a news intern while attending the UM School of Journalism. He covers a wide range of stories from around the state.
edward.obrien@umt.edu.
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