Studies show that former inmates who are employed in high quality jobs and have close ties with family members are less likely to become part of this statistic and recidivate.
Bonnie Watson Coleman: “Studies show that former inmates who are employed in high quality jobs and have close ties with family members are less…”
On the recordApril 11, 2018
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She discusses the correlation between employment, family ties, and lower recidivism rates.
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