Posted by ClearSkies on April 17, 2008, at 14:32:22
In reply to In depth conversation with offenders today, posted by fayeroe on April 16, 2008, at 18:01:26
> I always throw in something about our economical situation and today it was the price of food. Blew them away that milk is $5.00 a gallon and eggs are $3.00 a dozen. Throwing that out there really got the class buzzing. We talked about jobs when they get out, minimum wage and supporting themselves and a family.
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> Good day, today.
>I always imagine that trying to reenter society after a lengthy stay in a correctional facility would be like coming out of a time capsule; and how very difficult it must be for individuals to adjust to the new reality of how much it costs to live. I would think a person would need a lot of help (practical counseling) to make a success of adjustment to society.
CS
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