A look at life in a halfway house after prison
Jan 29, 2013, 11:23 PM
CHICAGO (AP) – Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan _ who’s served more than five years in federal prison on wide-ranging corruption convictions _ is expected to be released to a halfway house before he can return to his home. Attorneys say he’ll live, at least for a little while, at a facility in Chicago through a work-release program.
Here’s a look at what life is like for a typical resident of a halfway house:
_Residents in work-release programs are expected to get a job or look for a job, unless they’re enrolled in a training program.
_Instead of a prison jumpsuit, inmates get to wear their own clothes. They’ll be able to have visitors and have access to cellphones, but any travel outside work requires permission.
_Residents must attend classes teaching basic life skills, such as how to write a check.
_Unlike prison, inmates won’t be separated by the severity of their crimes.
_Each resident gets an adviser who’ll help them set goals and develop a plan.
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