The Alliance Program works with second chance employers to give incarcerated individuals the chance to work with community partners. These jobs help people gain skills, earn money, and prepare for a better life after release.
By working while still in custody, participants can build job experience and be ready for full-time work when they return to the community.
The Alliance Program increases success after release by 12%. That means fewer people go back into custody, and more return to work, support their families, and contribute to society.
ICI builds these business partnerships through the State Agriculture Program and the Federal Prison Industry Enhancement Certification Program (PIE).
Together with the Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) and private partners, ICI helps Resident Trainees build real work experience in agriculture. These programs teach job skills, support a strong work ethic, and build confidence. For many, this is the first time they feel pride in what they’ve achieved.
Trainees in these programs give back by contributing 5% of their wages to the Idaho Victims Compensation Fund. They also help offset the cost of incarceration by paying a portion toward room and board.
The results are clear. People who work in an ICI program have a recidivism rate that is, on average, 17% lower than those who do not.
ICI programs help Residents gain skills and self-esteem. A steady job after release is the number one factor in reducing the risk of returning to custody.
When Residents complete an ICI agriculture program, they are better prepared to support themselves and their families with essentials like:
- Housing
- Transportation
- Food
- Clothing
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The Prison Industry Enhancement Certification (PIE) Program was created by Congress in 1979 to reduce idleness in prisons and offer better opportunities for skill-building and income. Through this program, Residents can earn money, pay restitution, and meet other financial responsibilities.
In Idaho, the PIE Program works alongside the Agriculture Program to help Residents gain work experience and prepare for a better future after release.
Each Trainee in these programs contributes 5% of their wages to the Idaho Victims Compensation Fund. They also help offset incarceration costs by paying a portion toward room and board.
The biggest success of PIE is what happens after release. Most Residents who join the program return to their communities stronger and better prepared. They leave with work experience, life skills, and a renewed sense of pride. Many also leave with savings they earned through their efforts—ready to build a new life.
Learn more at: https://www.nationalcia.org/about-piecp.
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