Illustrated Daily; Back Wards : A Change is Gonna Come
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(00:09:16)“The state hospital story is a complicated one involving issues of administrative policy and clinical procedures. Approximately three years ago to improve clinical procedures, Dr. David Fisher was appointed to the post of state hospital clinical director.” Host: Hal Rhodes. On this episode of "Illustrated Daily," we look at criminal rehabilitation programs in New Mexico at a time when controversy over the state criminal justice system abounds. Although it may not be apparent, beneath the headlines rehabilitation is on the penal systems troubled agenda. What follows is a rare video look at an imaginative effort underway at the Los Lunas medium security facility. It’s called, “Prison Teatro,” or Prison Theater. We look at the beginnings of rehabilitation ventures at the troubled prison near Santa Fe. Guest: Dr. Jack Litman (Director of Psychiatric Services, Penitentiary of New Mexico), Bob Ross (College Administrator, Penitentiary of New Mexico). Host: Hal Rhodes.
