HOW THIS PROGRAM WORKS. FOR A COMPANY THAT MAKES BOXES, ATLAS CONTAINER CORP IS REALLY THINKING OUTSIDE OF ONE. BY HIRING INMATES TO THE WORK RELEASE PROGRAM AND PAYING THEM THE SAME AS OTHER ...

Pilot inmate work-release programs place nonviolent prisoners into paid jobs. Programs cut recidivism, let participants save wages, and secure post-release jobs. Federal seed grants and national ...

ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — In Anderson County, leaders at the sheriff's office launched a new program they hope will give people being held in jail a second chance. Anderson County Sheriff Russell ...

The Rogers County Sheriff’s Office is starting a new program to help inmates get prepared for when they get released from jail. The program is called IGNITE and helps inmates by giving them incentives ...