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| Lawmakers consider bill to put convicted felons back to work |
| By wmctv.com- Anna Marie Hartman |
| Published: 02/28/2014 |
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The Tennessee Department of Corrections shows at least half the men and women who are released from jail will be arrested again within three years. For many of them, a criminal record prevents them from getting a job. Lawmakers are considering a bill that could put convicted felons back to work. When a released inmate with a record tries to get a job, employers can turn them down based on their past. For some, crime is the only way to put food on the table. Pastor De'Andre Brown's Lifeline to Success program helps former inmates get back into society. But the current state law often keeps them from reentering the workforce. Read More. |
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