Re-acclimating to life after incarceration

This Is Nashville · May 22, 2023 · 50m

Most people who go to prison eventually get out. As difficult an experience as that can be, re-entering society afterward can be just as challenging as life on the inside — and in some ways, more so. What is it like to rebuild a life after spending years, or even decades, behind bars? What resources are out there to help?

We talk with people who have experienced life in prison about their hopes for themselves and others, and with representatives from two organizations working to support re-entry.

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