A Success Story

Today's New York Times Opinion page carried an inspiring story about the remarkable success of a transitional jobs program run by Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO), a New York organization that specializes in helping former criminal offenders return to work.  A study published last month by the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families found a reduction in  recidivism by up to 26%.  What's more, this program greatly contributes to the public good, and helps parolees and those on probation gain valuable work and life skills.