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Supporting Second Chances: Education and Employment Strategies for People Returning from Correctional Facilities

May 7, 2018

At a Glance

With over 700,000 people transitioning out of state and federal correctional facilities each year, there is an urgent need to do more to help this population successfully reintegrate into society.

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