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Program aims to help parolees, probationers transition back to society
By chronicle.augusta.com - Meg Mershak
Published: 09/19/2013

Nearly every day, Fryer, the pastor of Hudson Memorial CME Church and a leading advocate for criminal justice reform in Augusta, meets past felons who returned to the same habits and same environment that landed them in jail.

“Some need direction in order that they won’t commit criminal activities again,” Fryer said.

In partnership with District Attorney Ashley Wright, Fryer has developed a new program called “One Church, One Goal: A Chance to Change” to provide a second chance for troubled individuals. The faith-based program aims to create a support network that creates alternatives for non-violent offenders, especially juveniles.

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