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| Corrections Secretary John Wetzel talks to Reading Eagle |
| By readingeagle.com- Karen Shuey |
| Published: 06/06/2016 |
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The words we use have meaning. And sometimes the meaning of those words can have unintended consequences. That's the reason why the head of the state Department of Corrections has decided to scrap the terms "felon" and "offender" when discussing those who have served their prison sentence and been released. Secretary John E. Wetzel has been in the spotlight for an essay he penned for The Washington Post recently in which he explains that demeaning words like those make the transition back to society more difficult for those trying to make better choices moving forward. Read More. |
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