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This campaign is really exciting. I agree that expanding the temporary release program is extremely important. The transition to life after prison would be eased if inmates were allowed to work while in prison.
Also, the job market has really changed over the years. We no longer have the job security we once had in this country and people are expected to be adaptable and be able to change jobs and even careers several times throughout their lives. The more opportunities incarcerated folks have to work in a field, the easier that will be for them to enter into the job force.
Lastly, I imagine that being able to point back to work done in prison would help someone's chances in getting hired because they have that prior experience.
Thank you for the response. Unfortunately I can't correspond further on this topic, but I have several friends and contacts in New York and have told them about this campaign and the numbers to the legislators you included. Keep up the good fight!