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American Jails op-ed: Creating a Positive Visitation Environment for Family Bonding by Sheriff Tom Dart

March 18, 2021

Sheriff Tom Dart, the head of Cook County Corrections, recently shared this piece in “American Jails,” which sheds light on the innovative partnership with Chicago Beyond to support positive family engagement for family members of people who are incarcerated.

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American Jails op-ed: Creating a Positive Visitation Environment for Family Bonding by Sheriff Tom Dart

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