He had to use his resources wisely to put food on the table, pay rent, go to work, and attend mandatory appointments like probation meetings or treatment services. Falling behind on his responsibilities could land him in jail. During the program, each public official was given a packet assigning them a name and criminal history, as well as details on their employment and housing situation.
The program is meant to mirror the obstacles people face after leaving prison and jail, said Liza Taylor, a probation and parole officer. The exercise comes as lawmakers are expected to vote on proposals this legislative session for addressing issues like jail and prison overcrowding, sentencing, housing scarcity, and behavioral health.
During his State of the State Address last week, Gov. Kelly Armstrong also announced the creation of a new Cabinet position, the commissioner of Recovery and Re-Entry. You must be logged in to post a comment. Menu Listen Live. Comments Leave a Reply Cancel reply You must be logged in to post a comment.
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