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Monday, May 4, 2009

Daddy's not going to jail

"We want to give struggling parents an opportunity to return to the workforce and ultimately reconnect with their children," said Smith. "If we just lock them up, no one wins-they can't pay child support from jail, and when they re-enter society, their record makes it tough to find a job. But if we can help them with vocational training and job training services, they're far more likely to be able to fulfill their obligations."
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