Easing Re-Entry through Prison Apprenticeships
A new report from the Center for American Progress makes the case for expanding access to paid prison apprenticeship programs, which the authors argue could improve post-release employment outcomes. The Case for Paid Apprenticeships Behind Bars points to case studies finding that job-specific training programs increase the likelihood of employment post-release by 30 percent and significantly decrease recidivism rates. The authors argue that in order to be successful, prison apprenticeships must pay inmates fair wages, allowing them to support family members, pay child support, or provide for themselves after release.