From Alexander Testa (testaalex): Research shows that formerly incarcerated individuals have double the risk of food insecurity than those who have not been incarcerated.
from court-imposed fines, fees or other legally-mandated financial obligations, further exacerbating financial hardship.
These experiences can make it challenging to secure essential resources, including enough food to feed themselves and their family members. Consequently, insufficient access to food undermines the chances that a person can remainenough to successfully reintegrate into society after incarceration and have a second chance at life.
The legislation introduced by West and Leach would change existing policy to allow individuals to access these benefits soon after release, ensuring access to critical resources needed to put food on the table for formerly incarcerated individuals and their families, and ultimately help support a successful community reintegration.
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