Facebook testing app for prisoners re-entering society

A promotion for new software called The Re-Entry App was shared at the top of some users’ Instagram feeds on Wednesday. The notification, proposing help with ‘preparing for life after prison with community support’, asked users to click for early access to try the app and provide feedback. — 123rf.com

Facebook Inc is building a service for people who are transitioning from prison back into society, part of an apparent effort within the company to create more products for marginalised communities.

A promotion for new software called The Re-Entry App was shared at the top of some users’ Instagram feeds on Wednesday. The notification, proposing help with “preparing for life after prison with community support”, asked users to click for early access to try the app and provide feedback.