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Nearly half of Americans have a close family member who has spent time in prison or jail. These real stories from real people shatter the stigma of incarceration, one story at a time.
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Because of Nancy, we both have hope

Nancy has more of an influence on my son’s well being than anyone. And I mean that 100 percent.

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I’m excited for his life to begin again.

What people don’t realize about those on the inside is that there is someone on the outside there with them.

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I just want to continue to help more people.

I was living in a halfway house when my aunt encouraged me to attend one of the Society’s evening classes. This introduction—and my aunt’s belief that I could do better—changed my life.

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I should have been out and I wasn't.

My time was coming up and I knew it. I was supposed to be released from SCI-Camphill in December of 2021 and was looking forward to coming home. But the new year came and went and I was still in jail.

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If nothing changes, nothing changes.

I had to reimagine everything I’ve learned. I have to take the skills that made me successful on the street and use them for positive, to contribute in a meaningful way.

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Being mentored has had a monumental impact.

Having an ongoing relationship with my mentor has been just as meaningful as his help with getting a job and registering for school.