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We need a reintegration program to help remove the "ex-con" label and reduce the likelihood that they will re-offend and be sent back to prison.
A lot of these individuals have lost their family and career prospects. When you have nothing to lose you have a reduced stake in conforming to laws. Tax payers should have no problem investing in some safety nets for these individuals because it will translate to safety nets for society. It's also cheaper to work on the front end than to have to pay for the (overpopulated) criminal justice system.
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