Want to reduce crime in Charlotte? Hire someone. That's not oversimplified. That's the research. The study of desistance, how people permanently exit crime, identifies stable employment as one of the most consistent turning points in a person's life trajectory. Criminologists studying desistance found that people leaving crime behind aren't primarily responding to fear of punishment. They're responding to having something real to lose: a job, a reputation, a routine, a future. The Prison Policy Initiative data shows that formerly incarcerated people face unemployment rates over 27%. That's not because they aren't willing to work. It's because doors aren't being opened. The Brookings Institution also found that having a job reduces recidivism, not just modestly, but significantly. These aren't just numbers. They're the difference between a community where people cycle in and out of prison and one where they stay out, grow, and contribute to the community. Our LifeWorks! sup...