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Published on 2025-05-20 15:41:29 - WNCN
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  • The N.C. Department of Transportation Transitional Work Pilot program is making strides in helping people who used to be incarcerated get a job.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is working on a pilot program to provide transportation solutions for former inmates, aiming to reduce recidivism by helping them reintegrate into society. The initiative, which is in its early stages, involves collaboration with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety and other stakeholders to identify the transportation needs of former inmates and explore viable options such as public transit, ride-sharing services, or partnerships with local organizations. The program seeks to address the significant challenge many former inmates face in accessing employment, healthcare, and other essential services due to a lack of reliable transportation, which can contribute to higher rates of reoffending.

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