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Returning Citizens: Life Beyond Incarceration

America jails more people than any other country in the history of the world. For many, just one arrest is enough to get caught up in the system. When they’re released back into society after their debt has been paid, often, they are offered no opportunities and no hope. But there are some who do break through, who do get a hand, who do get help. Returning Citizens tells their story.

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Never Going Back

Season 1 Episode 106 | 26m 46s | CC

Susan Burton has helped guide thousands of women in transition from prison back to life in their community through A New Way of Life, which provides women assistance with housing and social and legal issues. Ardella’s House, founded by Tonie Willis, offers women a safe refuge, help with employment, family reunification, counseling, peer-to-peer mentoring and a place to be again.

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