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Demetrius Washington Overcomes Obstacles to Create a Better Life After Incarceration

After serving a 25-year sentence, Demetrius Washington has a new outlook on life and hopes to continue to work and do good things.

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Collateral Consequences Affect Opportunities for Growth for Former Inmates

Navigating fees, probation requirements and employment can be a confusing challenge for many who have been released from prison. Learn about the restrictions, stigmas, and obstacles faced by those with felones.

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Probation Officers Influence Clients by Providing Them Support and Resources

Probation Officers do more than simply look to send their clients back to prison. Get an inside look into the day-to-day life of a probation officer.

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Connections to Success Provides Solutions to Those Struggling to Find Employment

Connections to Success is an organization in the St. Louis and Kansas City areas that helps build confidence and professional development skills in its participants.

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