Two years ago, the Northern District of California faced a crisis: Five defendants charged with viewing child pornography committed suicide over a short time span.
But since the fall of 2008, no more defendants have taken their own lives. A big reason appears to be comprehensive counseling sessions initiated by the court in the wake of the deaths. The main goal: to show defendants that it is possible to survive prison and have a life on the other side.
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