ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A new bureau in Albany County is helping young convicted adults right their wrongs. It provides them the chance to rehabilitate into society, instead of going to prison. The alternative involves education, self awareness, and accountability. District Attorney Lee Kindlon established the bureau and it's programs shortly after taking office in January.

"Too often we just focus on the defendant and the crime and what we can do to get that person to prison" Kindlon explained. "So now we're asking, how did this person get into the criminal justice system? Why is this person in front of us and what can we do to to restore them back to a place where they don't need to turn to selling drugs to support their family? Where they don't need to hold a gun because they feel lik

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