<ol><li>Given the challenges faced by former prisoners in finding employment, should there be opportunities to learn to become small business owners while in prison?</li><li>Would reintegration be more successful if former prisoners were given better access to loans, advice and other supports for starting and maintaining a business when they are in the community?</li><li>Many other countries allow for prisoner-based co-operatives inside prisons which provide skills and some economic support as individuals transition into the community.  Should Canada test out this concept?</li></ol>

Commentary:  COVID-19 in Port Cartier Federal Prison

Walking through prison gates for the first time is a terrifying experience, regardless of the length of sentence. Walking back out again as a free individual can be just as terrifying, and traumatic. Voices Inside and Out talks with people who’ve actually walked through those gates, both those who’ve walked out again and with those who are still waiting for that day. We look at their personal stories, the strategies they used to get to where they are, their successes, and their failures.  By looking at the common and unique themes from these individual stories we can create stronger support systems for prisoners, their families, and their communities once they reenter them.  The language and views shared  are those of the speakers and may not reflect the position of the JHSC.