People released from Missouri prisons during pandemic face added challenges For people released from prison or jail, returning to their communities is a challenge in the best of times. Often, employers don’t want to hire them. A criminal record makes it hard to find housing. Many people have lost touch with family members.The coronavirus pandemic has magnified these challenges. Now, jobs are more scarce, and people are isolated.Normally, the Department of Corrections partners with community groups and state agencies to help prepare people [...]
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