Title: How Do Prison Work Programs Really Benefit Inmates?
Headings: How Do Prison Work Programs Really Benefit Inmates?
How Do Prison Work Programs Really Benefit Inmates?
Traditional Industries Work Programs
Prison Industry Enhancement Work Programs
The Benefits of Prison Work Programs
Prison Work Program Success By The Numbers
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Hidden Benefits of Prison Work Programs

Content: This is beneficial to the company as well as the inmates employed by the company. According to the Department of Corrections, “The program places inmates in realistic work environments, pays them prevailing wages, and gives them a chance to develop marketable skills that will increase their potential for rehabilitation and meaningful employment on release.” The Benefits of Prison Work Programs
The benefits of prison work programs go much deeper than just job training. If your loved one is currently incarcerated with access to a prison work program, speaking to them about their options may help determine if a particular program is the right one. Studies have been conducted to show that both TI and PIE better prepare an inmate for re-entry than OTW (Other-Than-Work) programs. However, upon release, inmates participating in any of these three programs are at an advantage than those who do not. In the most recent Bureau of Justice Statistics census of the prison population, we learn that 88% of the nation’s correctional facilities offer some kind of prison work program. This data concludes that the majority of the inmates are likely participating in OTW responsibilities such as washing dishes or doing laundry. Or, TI programs producing items like license plates. The benefits of these programs include: