Murder conviction tossed; Galilee and Jerusalem; 'hostile' benches: Top stories this week
Here's a look at some of The Providence Journal's most-read stories for the week of Aug. 6 , supported by your subscriptions . Shame — and the fear...
Here's a look at some of The Providence Journal's most-read stories for the week of Aug. 6 , supported by your subscriptions . Shame — and the fear that authorities might take their newborn away — often prevent pregnant women who are using drugs from seeking help. So Rhode Island is taking a new approach, offering judgment-free treatment, peer counseling and social services to get new moms into recovery and help them keep their babies , as long as it's safe and they're putting in the work. The Journal's Katie Mulvaney tells of setbacks and successes, including one of the biggest benefits: a reduction in the number of infants born with drug withdrawal symptoms.