From Bluesky: "I am a former incarcerated firefighter. I served in a California fire camp from 2009 to 2012."

[Irish_Dem]

4. From a practical and mental health standpoint, this is a good program.

They accrue practical benefits: some pay, expunged records, living outside the prison,
shortened prison sentence, good job references, on the job experience,
the utmost respect from future employers and colleagues.

They also know they have saved lives and property.

All of this is excellent for self esteem, gaining self respect and pride.
And giving them a solid foundation to start their new lives when they are released from prison.

There is not a therapist in the world who could accomplish all of this with just therapy.