Advocates say there are benefits, cost savings to hiring ex-felons
By APWednesday, July 29, 2009
Advocates tout benefits of hiring ex-felons
AT ISSUE: Ex-felons have difficulty finding and keeping jobs, which experts say contributes to a cycle of crime and imprisonment.
ONE SOLUTION: Transitional jobs programs teach ex-felons basic skills so they eventually can get higher-paying jobs.
THE BENEFITS: Advocates say hiring ex-felons helps reduce violent crime, pares welfare rolls and provides an economic boost to poor neighborhoods.
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