The citizens of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, organized to prevent privatization of support for just-released prisoners that is intended to help them reintegrate into society.

The intention of the companies that take over any sort of public service is to divert some of the funds into profit. Since that means less money for actually doing the job, the company must (1) pay the staff a pittance and (2) skimp on the job.

Government activities should never be contracted out to companies if the amount of work is enough to occupy several full-time staff.