Sec. 13-12. Purpose.

   The purpose of the Program is to increase community safety and reduce crime by providing inmates with an opportunity to:

   (a)   participate in employment, education, or training;

   (b)   contribute to family support;

   (c)   accumulate savings for use upon release, making restitution, or payment of legitimate debts;

   (d)   participate in the Program's counseling services, social awareness, and educational programs;

   (e)   participate in other community services and activities, such as:

      (i)   a specialized alcohol treatment service;

      (ii)   a drug rehabilitation program;

      (iii)   private psychotherapy;

      (iv)   a community adult education program;

      (v)   a college course; and

      (vi)   a supervised community recreational event;

   (f)   acquire self-respect that flows from self-support and personal accomplishment;

   (g)   participate in a transitional phased release experience intended to lead to increased personal responsibility;

   (h)   provide federal and state officials with information to assist in determining the inmate’s suitability for parole;

   (i)   obtain suitable housing before release; and

   (j)   become a contributing member of society. (1976 L.M.C., ch. 24, § 1; 2006 L.M.C., ch. 31, § 1.)