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Preparing inmates for life after prison
By wcax.com- Alex Apple
Published: 06/13/2014

BURLINGTON, Vt. - A second chance, that's what many former inmates say they need but cannot seem to find.

"I'm 45 years old. I've been in and out of prison for 31 years," said Willie Nelson who spent time behind bars on drug-related charges.

Prisoners like Willie -- say integrating back into society with so little resources is nearly impossible.

Vermont Interfaith Action held a forum Thursday evening to share their research about how the Department of Corrections can help inmates moving back into the community. When Willie Nelson readied for his release, he wondered what help he would have on the outside. He had no clothes, no phone, no stability, but with the help of many in the community, Nelson's case is now an example of model reintegration.

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