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Work Release: Building Futures. Strengthening Communities. Work release is one of our programs that restores dignity and purpose through support and hands-on experience. We provide real-world work experience, training, and support that prepares individuals for successul reentry and long-term stability.
As participants approach release, those who are eligible, can apply for work release. While we hope to expand into more counties in Mississippi, currently this program is a legislatively endorsed pilot limited to 25 participants. Program Qualifications: Minimum Security Classification, A release date under 2 years, No sexual offenses, escapes, or violent crimes, No disciplinary actions, detainers, or medical restrictions

WHAT DO PARTICIPANTS EXPERIENCE?

Participants work in fields such as diesel mechanics, warehouse operations, and general labor. Many begin in entry level roles and earn greater responsibilities through strong performance. 

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Employers provide periodic performance reviews to ensure the experience is meaningful and transferable, and many participants receive full time job offers at the end of the program. 

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WORK RELEASE PROVIDES:

  • Support for community job placement

  • Clear accountability and workplace expectations including punctuality, communication, teamwork, responsibility, and emotional self regulation. 

  • Current work history. employer feedback, and references that employers can trust.

  • A structured transition that helps participants learn how to secure a job, keep a job, and use that stability to build a new life. 

  • Work release also gives participants a way to repay fines and fees, and meet court ordered child support obligations while incarcerated, easing financial strain on families. 

Support and Supervision, Courses that reinforce stability, and outcomes that stretch far beyond the facillity.
PARTICIPANT TESTIMONY

This program gives you the opportunity to transition back into society without the big shock of going straight from the building or zone back into the community. It is a good transition stage to go through. The savings also make a big difference because you do not feel like a burden to your family and friends. 

I could start now and would not be done until tomorrow telling you all the good things about this program. MAGCOR gave me an opportunity to change my people, places and things, I can really see myself breaking the cycle. 

 - Wade Causey

For more information about Work Release contact Karen King at 6019068849, Kcking@magcor.org
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