Letcher County prison organizers see continued support, opposition wymt.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wymt.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Judah Schept, a professor of justice studies, is interviewed about what the proliferation of prisons in Central Appalachia means for the region and country.
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Alabama releases about 13,000 people from jail or prison every year, and they re expected to reintegrate into communities by sustaining employment, housing and other essentials. Many people face major challenges in finding stable work and income with a criminal record. Donny Jones, executive vice president and chief workforce officer of the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama and executive director of West Alabama Works, and his team have developed "Building Hope West Alabama," an online portal connecting wraparound services to people who were charged or convicted of a crime, to help them establish a sustainable life outside the criminal justice system. .