This is a great article about life after prison, especially in the cases of those who have been exonerated and are innocent. Many people oppose compensating the wrongfully convicted, but this article outlines why it's not just a good idea, it's our social responsibility. A wrongful conviction doesn't just take the time spent in prison away from a person's life, it takes his whole life, relationships and ability to support himself.
Innocent, yet exonerated: Life after prison | TheLoop21.com
Innocent, yet exonerated: Life after prison | TheLoop21.com
“I didn’t even know how to turn on a computer,” he said. “The humiliating thing happened when I was applying to be a janitor’s assistant at the high school, and they told me I needed some additional training to mop the floors.”Technorati Tags: wrongful conviction, wrongfully convicted, prison, innocence, exonerated
He also battled a litany of biases and suspicions due to his stint in prison, regardless of being exonerated. The gaping hole in his work history was impossible to miss, and just about every job interview ended with him trying to explain why he was convicted and what for.
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