Prison Industry Enhancement (PIE) Program

The Prison Industry Enhancement (PIE) Program allows federal and state prisons to produce goods for sale in the open market. Its goal is to provide inmates with work opportunities, help them develop skills, and foster a sense of productivity. Businesses benefit from lower-cost products, while the program aims to facilitate inmate rehabilitation by teaching work ethics and trade skills. However, it operates under regulations to prevent exploitation, ensuring that prison labor is fair and that profits support prison programs and inmate welfare.