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Report and Recommendations to New York State on Enhancing Employment Opportunities for Formerly Incarcerated People

The failure to plan for the reintegration of individuals released from prison and jail has directly contributed to and will continue to perpetuate other devastating societal problems, including unemployment, poverty, crime, broken families, substance abuse and homelessness. The Independent Committee on Reentry and Employment proposes solutions to the problem of reintegration in New York State. The recommendations hope to promote public safety and successful reintegration by enhancing employment opportunities for formerly incarcerated New Yorkers.

Available online

http://www.doe.org/

Author(s)

New York State Independent Committee on Reentry and Employment

State

New York