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Real Stories, Real People

Raul’s story
"My whole family—seven brothers and sisters—grew up with drugs, violence and trouble. I wasn’t yet 18 and already at the Tehachapi State Prison in solitary confinement." >>

Rose’s story
"I was numb after my daughter Jennifer’s death. I joined a grief support group at my parish for people who had lost loved ones. But when I said, ‘My daughter was murdered,’ all conversation stopped." >>

Enrique's story
"I started thinking about a lot of things like what makes me go to drug rehab, my friends, people that I hurt, people that had confidence in me..."
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Chaplain Ted’s story
“Every day people are coming out of prison looking for a bridge to the community that doesn’t exist.” >>

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News and Events

3.12.08 Senate passes Second Chance Act to help former prisoners stay out of jail >>

3.10.08 Chowchilla Family Express schedules visits for 2008  >>

3.09.08 Watch 60 Minutes 26-Year Secret Kept Innocent Man In Prison >>

2.18.08 Judge urged to take over juvenile prison system >>

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7.28 to 7.31 National Migration Conference: Renewing Hope, Seeking Justice in Washington, DC >>

5.12-5.15 Victim/Offender Education Groups >>

4.13 to 4.19 National Crime Victims Week: Justice for Victims, Justice for All >>

3.28.08 The Innocence Network Conference convenes in Santa Clara >>

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