Life after prison: Victoria expands jobs program for ex-offenders in bid to reduce recidivism
by Adeshola Ore from on (#5XVVP)
Inquiry has found unemployment a key compounding factor in people returning to jail
Domestic violence and sexual assault survivor Grace* knows first-hand the discrimination experienced by ex-prisoners while job hunting.
The 27-year-old floated between the criminal justice system and attempts to find work, having been locked up for theft and drug possession.
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