BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WALA) – A new program at the Baldwin County Jail aims to help inmates build a better future before they return to the community.
The program is called IGNITE. It focuses on education, job training and personal development.
What IGNITE offers
IGNITE stands for Inmate Growth Naturally and Intentionally Through Education. It is a national initiative that gives inmates access to education, job skills and other resources they need to succeed after release.
The jail already offers GED classes, Bible studies, recovery groups and job training. The sheriff said IGNITE will bring those efforts together under one program.
Sheriff comments on the program
Sheriff Anthony Lowery said the program gives inmates a better chance when they return home…