I´m sorry you didn't get the support you needed. I can't say much about the american system / corruption. In Norway the goal is to work with the inmates, and motivate them to get a job, and help them find a place to live, if they dont have any. We have some places we cooperate with, where inmates can work, to get a good CV. This is a part of the plan for preventing them to end up in jail again. Hope you are doing OK now :)