Years ago there was an innovative program at the Bethel prison.  Inmates learned how to carve ivory which had been donated to the facility from Alaska Fish & Game, ivory that had been confiscated from poachers.  The prisoners learned how to carve some beautiful creations and were allowed to sell them to the public.  Citizens of Bethel soon learned about this programs and some lovely works of art were purchased, with the proceeds going into the inmates' personal accounts.  When they were released these carvers had not only acquired a skill, but they also had built up their savings with which to begin a new life.  Unfortunately the program was discontinued; why?  I don't know.  Bureaucracy  in action is my guess.