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But the inmates who work as gardeners here must cope with an extra hazard or two. >> stay away from the razor ribbon. that stuff definitely hurts you. come on in. you got goggles. >> for these inmates, lawn maintenance is a small part of the vocation training they receive in whats known as s.l.a.p., the sheriffs labor assistance program. >> they are taught plumbing, carpentry, basic skills that get them by in a day-to-day basis, and if they excel and are interested they move forward and unions p...

Officials like their lawns freshly mowed and free of weeds, but the inmates who work as gardeners here must cope with an extra hazard or two. >> stay away from the razor ribbon. that stuff definitely hurts you. come on in. you got goggles. >> for these inmates, lawn maintenance is a small part of the vocation training they receive in whats known as s.l.a.p., the sheriffs labor assistance program. >> they are taught plumbing, carpentry, basic skills that get them by in a day-to-day basis, and if ...