What is the purpose of a prison industry program?
The Department believes it must employ every ablebodied prisoner in the system in an assignment that provides meaningful work experiences. This is because the Department believes that sufficient work assignments will affect: Crime reduction Prison Management Prisoner self-sufficiency MSI assists the Department in this goal by providing an opportunity for prisoners to learn marketable skills and to acquire sound work experience. Prison industry programs attempt to address the problem of crime and the tension and idleness in prison resulting from overcrowding through providing excellent work opportunities.
