insist ex-convict must get job and support their families and at the same time there is no prorgramme which help to them to change thier life and get them job and on cotrary all govt. agencies ban jobs for ex convict even after they are rehaitate.They are placed in no win situation.Only chance they are given them is to support themself and thier families by illigle means and then system put them to jail which are already overcrowded and we all pay them.Is not better to spend this money to changethes people and help them to change themself and improve thier life. Do you know US jails are most crowded jails amonge all western countaries?
2006-07-21 13:46:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
There are many programs in prison that do allow prisoners to study and get degrees. I have seen more than one jailhouse attorney come out of prison in the last 2 decades, and that is just one thing. I have seen woodworkers, iron and steel workers, welders, editors, writers and many more come out of our systems, you just have to know where to look. Only a select few government jobs are banned for ex cons simply because they already committed a crime to which they went to jail for. It was their choice to do the crime, now they pay the price. In addition, we have huge deficets in both state and federal governments. It isn't like we have buckets of money floating around to toss to whoever asks. Personally, if it is a choice between helping a convict change versus helping a victim readjust, I would prefer they help the victim. It's all a matter of choices and priorities based on the public; the public only wants them in jail, they don't want to think about when these convicts will, or hope they never get out of, jail. I am afraid I am among those people, depending on the crime committed. Good Question!!!
2006-07-21 13:55:57 · answer #1 · answered by roritr2005 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow. If I understand your question... No doubt it's more difficult to get a job after having been in prison. From what I understand though, there are rehab programs in the prisons. In the Fed prisons for example, I think you have to earn your GED before your release - this is definitely helpful in finding employment. I think getting an employer to trust you is the hardest part. Once you get one to trust you, and you do a good job for them, you may then get good recommendations from them that could lead you to a better position.
Most people will do anything to stay out of prison once they've seen what it's really like.
2006-07-21 14:09:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are so correct. When they serve their time, a program should be set in place to help these people...I mean really help not just go through the motion.
These people are in a no win situation. They can't get a job because the were in prison and have a record. They become desperate and go back into crime.
Everyone needs another chance.
2006-07-21 13:56:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the "guys" you speak of have long criminal histories and don't want to work "legitimate" jobs. They want to sit on their arses and let the good citizens, who do have jobs, pay for their drug habits. I work in this system and see it everyday, pal. The ones who make "a" mistake and get out of jail, are given second chances and can get jobs and do something with themselves. Case in point, Tim Allen, the comedian. He went to prison for drug offenses. He reformed and made something of himself, a millionaire. Don't believe all the hype you hear about no opportunities. Prison gives opportunity to gain education and even training. Good question.
2006-07-21 14:06:12 · answer #4 · answered by nanawnuts 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋