The Point
Barriers to employment, housing, and basic necessities make stability difficult, if not entirely out of reach, for individuals returning to their community after prison. States can improve public safety and increase postrelease success by providing a temporary guaranteed income to people exiting prison.
States should implement temporary guaranteed income programs for people exiting incarceration: States should provide a temporary guaranteed income (TGI) as a “ transitional buffer .” Temporary direct payments to individuals who are leaving prison can increase their success in obtaining employment, housing, and general economic stability—all of which reduce recidivism. A Bureau of Justice […]
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