Soon to happen: numerous non-violent felons head HERE (to a California County) from THERE (a state prison).
Here’s a program so ex-inmates rehabilitate themselves and contribute back to society. The proposed program costs a pittance compared to the average $47,000 a year cost for prison in California.
We want the I’m HERE & not THERE! program for ex-inmates well publicized. Hence, all back-from-prison inmates will wear white t-shirts with bold lettering on front and back.
On the front of the t-shirts are the words, I’m HERE & not THERE! On the back, a telephone number to call. Thus, it’s easy for the public to give feedback as to how well the program is working.
All inmates will be tracked electronically 24 hours a day. By e-mail the cost is about $5 a day. Double the cost if exact position tracked on a computer.
Chemically dependent persons need to learn better ways to get high. How? Walk! Pedometers cost around $30. Let inmates literally walk off their time to a less restrictive probation. And, done under medical supervision, walking more than likely will improve their health.
A highly structured day is vital. So, all must attend 1-3 AA -type meetings a day.
Housing: No home to go to? The state parks could house inmates. Time spent cleaning up litter and clearing trails allows ex-inmates to contribute back to society. And hard work that is productive is a way for ex-inmates to feel good about themselves.
DrCameronJackson@gmail.com
