Posts Tagged ‘economy’
Few Jobs for Ex-Convicts
Getting a job in America during the current economic recession is not easy. But for ex-convicts, the situation is especially difficult. Many employers refuse to look past a criminal record and ex-convicts are left with few job choices. This can be demoralizing and often leads to increased recidivism.
Read the full article here.
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Economy Affects Indiana Prison Violence
Indiana prisons have seen an upsurge in violence, and assaults on both inmates and staff are on the rise. Many say cuts in funding are to blame, and overcrowding has spurred inmate anger.
Read more here.
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California Approves Bill to Reduce Prison Costs
On Monday California State Assembly approved a bill to reduce by 17,000 by next June. This bill is already a stripped down version of the original bill which called for larger reduction of 27,000 inmates. The approved bill would save the state $300 million this year and is part of an attempt to reduce prison spending in a state facing major economic collapse. Some Republican legislators who oppose the bill say it will endanger public safety.
Read more about the approved bill in this San Francisco Chronicle article.
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Concerns about California Prison Spending
Over the last three decades California has led the trend in rising spending. Now, with the economy in a crisis, California law-makers are desperately trying to figure out how to reduce prison spending without appearing soft on crime. Read more of this Associated Press article here.
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