strickland for governor

Strickland for Governor | Turnaround Ohio: Revitalizing Our Cities and Towns

As a former psychologist in Ohio’s prison system, Congressman Strickland has worked with inmates and understands the detrimental effects of incarceration on families, communities and the state. Those who are incarcerated are not providing for their families, employed in their communities, or positively contributing to their neighborhoods. They also cost the state $25,280 per inmate annually.

Research shows that education and economic opportunity contribute to a reduction in incarcerations. Many of the policies laid out earlier in this document can create these opportunities and, when implemented, will prevent the number of incarcerations.

Ohio is also faced with the challenges of reintegrating inmates into our communities. Urban areas are frequently the areas that must bear the costs of reintegration; Cuyahoga County alone received over 20% of state prisoners released in 2001. If opportunities to become productive, law-abiding citizens are not available in a community, the likelihood of a recently released inmate returning to prison is increased.

vote strickland, buckeyes. i may not be getting letters right now but i still love the fucker and if life is gonna get even the tiniest bit easier for him because strickland gets voted in, it's gonna be all over my blogs 'til it happens.

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