Governor Hochul announces program expansion that will provide state issued identification cards to incarcerated individuals prior to release

ALBANY, NY- Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Friday the expansion of a project under her historic ‘Jails to Jobs’ initiative that provides non-driver ID cards to individuals released from Department of Corrections and Community Supervision custody.

The program is now available in all 43 State-run correctional facilities, with non-driver ID cards provided to more than 700 individuals to date.

“From signing the historic Clean Slate Act to establishing the Jails to Jobs program, my administration is committed to helping formerly incarcerated New Yorkers get back on their feet and contribute to society,” Governor Hochul said.

“Having valid documentation is critical for participating in our workforce, education and health care systems. This program will help thousands of New Yorkers who have paid their debt to society get on the right path.”

Governor Hochul’s ‘Jails to Jobs’ initiative incorporates a series of programs and State actions aimed at increasing re-entry into the workforce and reducing recidivism by focusing on connecting previously incarcerated individuals with education, resources and opportunities for job placement.

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