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Bradley et al (2001) suggest a similar program in their Community Resources for Justice Report. Participating individuals working in the program would receive credit for the program’s housing upon release, or wages to contribute to a “save in prison program” to save the needed funds for first/last month rent and a security/cleaning deposits for reentry housing needs. This type of program would increase housing capacity in areas targeted by the city, which would stop parolees from congregating in the same location. Ex-offenders could gain needed employment skills to help employment prospects. It would also bring a positive outlook for ex-offenders to be involved in efforts that add value to the community, which would go a long wat to dispel ex-offenders stereotypes in areas where their efforts they may increase their available housing in the future (9). Programs such as this would go a long way toward helping released individual’s reintegrate into society, become law-abiding citizens and make Utah’s communities