Hunger relief for former inmates in Arizona
Arizona pilot project helps eligible former inmates in targeted ZIP code apply for food stamps, other assistance in attempt to reduce soaring costs of criminal justice. New program seeks to address underlying problems, such as poverty, unemployment, substance abuse and mental illness.
The Arizona Republic 2008-06-15
Categories: GOVERNMENT, Judicial & Prisons
Index: 85040, 85041, Annie Vincent, Arizona Department of Corrections, Arizona State University, Council of State Governments Justice Center, Department of Economic Security, Dora Schriro, Florence State Prison, food insecurity, food stamps, hunger, incarceration, jail, James B. O'Neil, Legacy Project, Maricopa County, Maricopa County Attorney's Office, Matt Wynn, Melissa Molsberry, Safe Communities Act, Salt River, South Mountain, Thomas Lazok