§ 13-12. Purpose.

The purpose of the Program is to increase community safety and reduce crime by providing inmates with an opportunity to:

(a) participate in employment, education, or training;

(b) contribute to family support;

(c) accumulate savings for use upon release, making restitution, or payment of legitimate debts;

(d) participate in the Program's counseling services, social awareness, and educational programs;

(e) participate in other community services and activities, such as:

(i) a specialized alcohol treatment service;

(ii) a drug rehabilitation program;

(iii) private psychotherapy;

(iv) a community adult education program;

(v) a college course; and

(vi) a supervised community recreational event;

(f) acquire self-respect that flows from self-support and personal accomplishment;

(g) participate in a transitional phased release experience intended to lead to increased personal responsibility;

(h) provide federal and state officials with information to assist in determining the inmate’s suitability for parole;

(i) obtain suitable housing before release; and

(j) become a contributing member of society. (1976 L.M.C., ch. 24, § 1; , § 1.)