Pennsylvania County Pioneers Monthly Cash Program for Incarcerated People
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Allegheny County is experimenting with providing monthly cash compensation to inmates, a forward-thinking approach that's sparking conversations nationwide about rehabilitation and dignity in the justice system. The program reflects a growing recognition that economic support can play a meaningful role in successful reentry and breaking cycles of incarceration.
Allegheny County is experimenting with providing monthly cash compensation to inmates, a forward-thinking approach that’s sparking conversations nationwide about rehabilitation and dignity in the justice system. The program reflects a growing recognition that economic support can play a meaningful role in successful reentry and breaking cycles of incarceration.