[Stravinsky]

“There are individuals in this city who have returned from prison who cannot find a job, who are not educated.” “In those instances, those individuals are forced to commit violent acts,” the chief declared.

As if social services, charities, and even panhandling didn't exist as options. Furthermore, he isn't even talking about taking money under the table or misrepresenting one's background to get employment. He's excusing violence. Let's be clear. No one is FORCED to commit a VIOLENT crime, chief.

[sparklite2]

"I'm headin' out to Illinois, ma."
"Why you be doin' that, boy?"
"Well, ma, they's cuttin' off permanent welfare
here something fierce. I can only support us so
 much by food stamp resales, check forgery,
drug dealin', benefit fraud, muggin', burglary,
armed robbery, counterfeitin' and fencin' stolen merchandise."
"Well, I swan. What you gonna do, boy?"
"I don't know, ma. It's not like I have any skills."
"Well, I swan."

[Hulka]

AND the prison system holds high school classes and all inmates have an opportunity to get their GED or HS diploma.