Incoming Corrections Commissioner On New Programs, Department Challenges




Vermont Edition show

Summary: Mike Touchette is a 28-year veteran of the Vermont Department of Corrections who will take over as the Department's Commissioner in December. We're talking to Touchette about the state of corrections in Vermont. We'll look at new programs like peer coaching - with inmates providing support to other inmates. And we'll talk about challenges like addiction treatment and conditions for out-of-state prisoners.