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When I was director at the Museum of the Albemarle in Elizabeth City, NC we
often used community service workers who were picked up for DUI. We had a
small staff, so it was difficult to use prison labor. But handling one
individual at a time, after we had interviewed them was very successful. We
usually were assigned individuals who needed to serve 40 to 60 hours community
service. I often requested that the program officer be on the look out for
certain skills -- such as a photographer or carpenter. I was able to get a
reception desk built, black and white film developed and printed in our dark
room, etc.
Others we would ask to do routine jobs such as painting, filing, typing. I
know this isn't quite the same as prison labor, but a good resource if you
need some extra hands. Usually folks who have been charged with DUI are good
people, who are appreciative of a straightforward work environment. Only once
did i have trouble with a person who would not come in and complete their
work. Otherwise, those assigned to us (with our approval) worked out well.
Barbara Taylor
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