BETTER CHANCE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
As of May of this year, unemployment among African American teens has reached 40.7 percent. 7 out of 10 prisoners in California return to jail or prison within 3 years of their release. This is the highest rate of recidivism in the nation. 53% male, 39% female.(Gov.ca.gov)
In America,those found guilty of a minor misdemeanor drug offense, are disqualified from receiving all government funded educational loans and financial aid.
A final factor when looking at causes of recidivism, is the difficulties a released offender faces when finding a job, renting an apartment or getting an education. Business owners and government contractors will often refuse to hire a convicted felon.
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