For future students: What are the purposes of work release programs? Name two.

Answer:  The work release programs is a Community Release Program that allows selected inmates to work as paid employment in the community during the last months of their confinement. The purposes is to allow gradual integration into the community, gainful employment, accumulation of savings from paid employment, preservation of family and community ties, and participation in self-help programs.  


Respuesta :

It is also about the classic reasons for punishment...

1) pay back society for whatever harm you did. 

2) rehabilitation of criminals helping them become productive citizens

3) deterence. seeing the work crews out and about, is a reminder to ordinary citizens what happens when you break the laws.