what is medical furlough for
From the time of the program's inception through the end of 1974, 8,802 prisoners have been placed on the furlough program for one or more of the following reasons: (1) To visit home and family for such reasons as serious illness within the family. (2) To obtain medical services not available within the prison. (3) To participate in an educational program related to gaining an understanding of the causes and prevention of crime. (4) To make contact for employment upon parole or other release. (5) To attend the funeral of a family member.