INMATE ASSISTANCE Program Helps Inmates Transition Back Into Society
Reported by: Bethany Simmons
Videographer: Matt Durrett
Web Producer: Bethany Simmons
Also Contributing: Dave Benton
Reported: Sep. 20, 2012 8:36 AM EDT
Updated: Sep. 20, 2012 9:01 AM EDT
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Barboursville
, Cabell County
, West Virginia
A program to help inmates transition back into society was held at the West Virginia Regional Jail Wednesday.
The jobs and service fair gave inmates a chance to check into job opportunities. There also were people on hand to talk about getting substance abuse help once the inmates leave the jail.
"I think this is a great program. It gives you something to look forward to when you get out," inmate Terry Garner said.
Garner is expected to be released from jail Thursday and said he will use the information from the fair to get on the right track.
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