"This report confirms what we already know - nearly all prolific offenders commit crimes rooted in mental health and/or chemical dependency issues. There's little question that without direct intervention and enhanced investment in mental health, chemical dependency treatment, and housing options, this population is extremely likely to reoffend upon completion of their respective sentences. Few would argue the traditional criminal justice system is the best way to remedy these underlying issues, which is why we're invested in the King County-led Familiar Faces Initiative and Vital pilot program, created to address the behavior of the region's most frequent offenders.