Progressive Maryland’s Reentry Work Group will host eight virtual candidate’s forums this month for those seeking to represent Prince George’s County.
More specifically, to assess the candidates and their platforms on criminal justice reform pertaining to helping returning citizens, or those who served time in jail and prison.
“There aren’t a lot of services for them. If they don’t have family support, then they become homeless and come out with just the close on their back,” said Capitol Heights resident Alfrieda Hylton, who chairs Progressive’s reentry work group. “When you don’t have a place to stay and not have an address, that hurts in getting a job. That is why we are fighting so hard.”
Each forum will be held Tuesday and Friday. The first one began Friday with candidates running for Maryland lieutenant governor.
