To: The California State House, The California State Senate, and Governor Gavin Newsom

Require Prisoners to Work, to Grow Food and Make their Own Clothing

California law should require all prisoners to work, to feed and clothe themselves, to learn useful work skills and to be less of a drain on society.

Why is this important?

California prisons drain $10 billion from taxpayers annually. Prisons can and should be self-sufficient. Oregon requires prisoner to work. Prisoners will gain skills and be employable when they are released.