Providing returning citizens with IDs and other essential documents can facilitate the reentry process

Over 80% of prisoners will eventually be released and roughly 500,000 people are released from prison each year. A government-issued ID is essential for gaining access to employment, housing, education, and financial services, but prisoners are often released without valid IDs. Providing returning citizens with IDs and other essential documents is a common-sense policy for facilitating their successful reentry into the community.