2002 Reports
America Works' Criminal Justice Program: Providing Second Chances Through Work
This report presents a case study of a new program developed by America Works, Incorporated, to assist released prisoners reenter the world of work. The report describes the substantial problem presented by America’s growing prison population, and the related challenge to society by released prisoners. The costs and benefits of programs to train ex-convicts for jobs are discussed. Finally, a profile of America Works and its efforts to assist released prisoners is provided. The paper concludes that the America Works program has been effective in finding private sector employment for ex-offenders.
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- Civic Bulletin
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- International and Public Affairs
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- Center for Civic Innovation at the Manhattan Institute
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- October 1, 2014