Some of the changes implemented on Welfare Bans<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\nIn the year 1996 when a law was put in place in respect to the welfare program, the law was meant to revoke some of the strict legislative measures that were going on then.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These punitive measures included the deprivation of welfare benefits and food stamps from felons who are guilty of drug offenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An initial measure was put in place to stop the trading of welfare benefits and food stamps for drugs. But after some time, a huge recidivism rate was experienced which caused the then government to re-look into the issue, especially when they noticed a high rate of prison costs and a rising rate of unemployment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Due to all these cases experienced, some of the lawmakers reasoned within themselves that certain \u201cfood stamps\u201d and welfare restrictions could be having a negative effect and urged other lawmakers to support the move to remove bans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It could be very difficult for felons to secure jobs even in a flourishing economy. Therefore, taking off the imposed welfare ban can be a blessing to felons who are trying to secure jobs or get their feet back after being reintegrated into society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Felons who missed the opportunity of applying for aid can fall back into a state of economic uncertainty, which makes it even more difficult and stressful to secure a job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to some economists, the deprivation of felons from welfare assistance implies taking away their right to economic stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Due to this, recidivism can occur, especially if unfavorable economic policies cause felons to go back to criminal activities or the use of hard drugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some establishments like the H.I.R.E. Network, headed by the Legal Action Center, put in an effort to create more job opportunities for individuals that have a criminal history by calling for the end of employment mandates or public policies that chastise felons that have already completed their time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because of the strong influence of the Legal Action Center, certain states in America have withdrawn themselves from banning felons convicted of drugs from benefiting from welfare aid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As we speak, Georgia is among the states that foist a welfare or food stamp ban. Georgia has one of the highest recidivism rates in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Therefore, putting a ban on getting public aid seemingly comes with its limitation(s). While it is allowed for felons\u2019 children to benefit from food stamps or welfare, the restriction foisted on felons with drug-related offenses implies that the general benefits for everyone in the household are reduced.<\/p>\n\n\n