We spend so much money on incarcerating hundreds of thousands of Americans each year. It's time that we invest in the training and support services to help individuals find sustainable high-quality careers that will reduce recidivism and strengthen our communities.
Frederica Wilson: “We spend so much money on incarcerating hundreds of thousands of Americans each year. It's time that we invest in the…”
On the recordJune 14, 2021
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Wilson calls for investment in training to reduce incarceration and support community strength.
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